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Music : Oh, Kay! (1955 Studio Cast)
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Oh, Kay! (1955 Studio Cast) by: Ira Gershwin |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0074646070321 Format: Cast Recording, Original recording remastered Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: November 10, 1998 Studio: Sony Sales Rank: 23083 Disc 1:
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 Rating:  - 20s "pattern of musical comedy"This was the analysis given by Broadway historian Stanley Green. I enjoyed this recording; but I am not as gung-ho about it as the previous three reviewers. "Oh, Kay!" includes a few Gershwin songs that have become classics--"Clap Yo' Hands," "Do, Do, Do," "Someone to Watch Over Me"--and a few that might as well be forgotten--"The Woman's Touch," "Bride and Groom." One set of lyrics, "Don't Ask," may have spoken understandably to audiences of the 20s, or even of the 50s when this studio cast recording was made; but it could be interpreted in a totally different vein today. All in all, this is a pretty true representation of the 20s style musical. It is not presented, as "A Customer" reviewed, as camp or burlesque. Neither does it ... Read More: Rating:  - First rate, top drawer!This production continues to grow on me. It sounded too sentimental on the first hearing, but now only Do, Do, Do seems excessive. Having never seen the musical production, my guess is it fits into the story very well. The duo pianists (Cy Walter & Bernie Leighton) and the arrangements written for them (and/or improvised by them) are very creative and delightful. The other musicians are all first rate. Who is the musical arranger for this production? That person deserves top billing, after the Gershwins! I looked all over the CD for any mention of the arranger, but alas, it's nowhere to found. It's rare to find someone who has the imagination to cleverly and beautifully adorn a Gershwin score...well here ... Read More: Rating: - stunning studio recording of a long-lost show...OH, KAY!, a musical rarity from the 1920's, is given a beautiful treatment here in a studio recording made in 1957 that captures the feel and excitement of those heady days. The golden-voiced Barbara Ruick heads this recording. Ms Ruick played the role of Carrie Pipperidge in the 1956 film version of CAROUSEL (soundtrack on Broadway Angel). She gives a delightful performance here; her voice well-suited to the melodious songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Jack Cassidy gives a splendid reading of "Dear Little Girl" and "Heaven On Earth"; while Ruick gives a thrilling rendition of the quintessential flapper tune "Do, Do, Do". With game support from Allen Case and Roger White, this recording of OH, KAY! is a must for ... Read More: Rating: - Oh Kay: SuperbThis cast does a wonderfully with this most tuneful of the Gershwin musicals. As distinct from some other versions of the 1920's Gershwin musicals they do not make it out to be camp, or burlesque the 20's style in any way, They treat the material seriously, and the result is a joy to the ear. Cassidy and Cassidy's duets are simply beautiful music. This is the most 1920's of the Gershwin musicals. Anyone who enjoys the genre will be thrilled by this CD. There is not a single non-tuneful moment in the entire hour. Tunes few have heard of today are all Gershwin-melodic, and wonderfully presented here. The sound quality is excellent as well. You actually hear every syllable of Ira's clever lyrics. But it's George's wonderful tunes ... Read More: |
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