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Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast)

by: Benny Andersson, Julian Poole, Jenny Galloway, Nicolas Colicos, Paul Clarkson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Lisa Stokke, Eliza Lumley, Melissa Gibson, Siobhan McCarthy, Louise Plowright, Jenny Galloway, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson

Release Date October 17, 2000
IT IS A WONDERFUL SOUND TRACK. I SAW THE MOVIE AND THE C.D. REMINDS ME OF THE SCENES IN THE MOVIE. EXCELLENT!!!

CD-Charts Position 2
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Chess

by: Bjorn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice

Release Date July 23, 1996
Bjorn and Benny's clever and eclectic collaboration with Tim Rice on this 1984 score resulted in one of the best records ever made of a musical. It doesn't work as well on stage, and many attempts have been made to fix the inherent flaws in the book but musically it remains a highly listenable recording. Highlights are the stirring "Anthem", the dramatic "Nobody's Side" and just about everything else.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Broadway, My Way

by: Linda Eder

Release Date February 18, 2003
This lady has one great voice. She can certainly sell a song. My only reservation about her is that she's a bit cocky. I think she could use some humility.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

from: Sony

Release Date October 19, 2004
Of course there should have been much more. I remember there been a Metropolian Opera series called CAST ALBUMS- 100 YEARS that was put out for a limited time only and had like five volumes.
As Peter Filichia noted they left out SHE LOVES ME, BRIGADOON and SWEENEY TODD. Also nothing from PACIFIC OVERTURES, BIG RIVER, CHESS, CRAZY FOR YOU, JEKYLL & HYDE, TITANIC, THE SCARLET
PIMPERNEL, FOOTLOOSE- THE MUSICAL, THE FULL MONTY, URINTOWN...
But they couldn't have put it all. I would have done without Lee Remick's
"Anyone Can Whistle", because the show was a flop. I guess because it was Sondheim's first "serious" show...

CD-Charts Position 5
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Tenology

from: Rhino / Wea

Release Date April 25, 2006
This has become one of my favorite CDs to listen to when driving. The human voice is a wonderful instrument as well documented here... especially with "Bohemian Rhapsody," which is incredible. I enjoy the variety of songs included... and "World Anthem" has captured a special place in my heart.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Into Paradise

from: Decca

Release Date February 14, 2006
Fabulous! Another great Sissel CD. Has a lighter touch than other music selections by Sissel but her fabulous voice is so versatile that it's soars no matter the style of music.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Mamma Mia!: 5th Anniversary Edition

Release Date
If you are going to get the CD of the Mamma Mia musical this is the one to buy. I know the price is stiff, but, at least to me, it is worth it. I have played it several times and never get tired of it. In addition, it includes an encore rendition of the songs Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, and an initial rendition of Waterloo. You can buy cheaper CD's of the Mamma Mia musical, but these ABBA songs are worth paying a little more to get the best version that is available for sale.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Mamma Mia, Songs from [accompaniment/karaoke]

by: various

Release Date August 30, 2008
If you are going to get the CD of the Mamma Mia musical this is the one to buy. I know the price is stiff, but, at least to me, it is worth it. I have played it several times and never get tired of it. In addition, it includes an encore rendition of the songs Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, and an initial rendition of Waterloo. You can buy cheaper CD's of the Mamma Mia musical, but these ABBA songs are worth paying a little more to get the best version that is available for sale.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Greatest Songs from the Musicals

by: Various Artists

Release Date October 21, 2002
Not the original artists. Very weak versions of beloved songs by marginal to downright bad vocalists.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Chess (1986 London Concept Cast - 1985 RCA/BMG Release)

by: Bjorn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice

Release Date October 25, 1990
Bjorn and Benny's clever and eclectic collaboration with Tim Rice on this 1984 score resulted in one of the best records ever made of a musical. It doesn't work as well on stage, and many attempts have been made to fix the inherent flaws in the book but musically it remains a highly listenable recording. Highlights are the stirring "Anthem", the dramatic "Nobody's Side" and just about everything else.