You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1967 Original Off-Broadway Cast)
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Free Music Notes for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1967 Original Off-Broadway Cast)
Free Music Review: Good, but slightly lackluster
Hit: 3 Stars
Having lately joined the pantheon of actors who have played Charblie Brown throughout this show's history, I was thrilled to hear the Original Cast. I was, well, not really disappointed, but not really thrilled either with this recording. It will always be the original recorded cast and it has its truly brilliant moments (Reva Rose's execution of Queen Lucy is wonderful, and The Red Baron has its place), but there are some things that just don't jive with what some might call the Charlie Brown sound or feel.First of all, it seems this cast is made of actors who happen to sing, not singers who can act, and it's sometimes painfully clear. Sure, they're on the notes, but they're not even really pulling off the little kids act. Second, and maybe because I'm a child of the later 20th century, they just sound like old people, even though I know the actors were pretty much in their prime. They just talk like people from the 60s, and I don't feel like they embody the childlike innocence that is Charlie Brown.
In any case, some of it is very good and charming, despite these "few superficial failings," but for some definite character appeal and really excellent reworkings of great music, check out the New Broadway Cast Recording.
Free Music Review: Original cast Youre a Good Man Charlie Brown
Hit: 3 Stars
The faults with this CD are entirely my own. I have always been under the impression the original cast music was the one I liked best, however it appears I have always liked the next production of the show best. I ordered the original in stead of the next production, so the problem is all of my own making.
The original just doen;t do it for me. cheers Barbara Ekstrom
Free Music Review: Cute but...
Hit: 2 Stars
Some nice songs (the title song, "Snoopy" and "Happiness") make this a charming piece. However, it is a minor musical and somewhat uninteresting for adult listeners unless you've seen and loved the show. It might attract kids since it's inspired in the popular comic strip character. It's a "chamber" musical, without spectacular orchestrations and similar to THE FANTASTICKS in that respect, although the Ton Jones/Harvey Schmidt piece is far more superior. The recording is excellent, considering it's a 1967 show.
Free Music Review: I can see why they did it again.
Hit: 2 Stars
I love this musical, but after hearing the revival version I lost all interest in this one. I think the revival captures the essence of more of the characters with more songs, and its faster pace keeps everything moving along better than this album. I'd stick with the revival.Free Music Review: Good songs.....but not the greatest recording
Hit: 1 Stars
I was in this show and it was so much fun! The music is awesome! So after the show closed I went out and bought the soundtrack and I was not impressed at all. I realize that all of these adults are acting as kids, but I dont think that they even tried to make it sound good. And just like it says in the CD cover, Lucy's voice sounds like fingernails against a chalk-board: she fits right in. Overall I give this one star because the writing itself is good...but I would be downright embarassed if I was a part of this particular cast! I have never heard the original broadway cast recording, but just by listening to this, I can tell you one thing: buy the other recording!! Anything is better than this!!