Oliver! (Deluxe Edition) (1963 Original Broadway Cast) [CAST RECORDING]
 

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Oliver! (Deluxe Edition) (1963 Original Broadway Cast) [CAST RECORDING]

by RCA Victor Broadway

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Release Date:2003-06-03
Label:RCA Victor Broadway
UPC:828765143226
Binding:Audio CD
Published By:RCA Victor Broadway
ASIN:B0000996JO
Category:Music

Tracks on Oliver! (Deluxe Edition) (1963 Original Broadway Cast) [CAST RECORDING] by RCA Victor Broadway

  1. Overture / Food, Glorious Food
  2. Oliver!
  3. I Shall Scream
  4. Boy for Sale
  5. Where Is Love?
  6. Consider Yourself
  7. You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two
  8. It's a fine Life
  9. I'd Do Anything
  10. Be Back Soon
  11. Oom-Pah-Pah
  12. My Name
  13. As Long As He Needs Me
  14. Who Will Buy?
  15. Reviewing the Situation
  16. As Long As He Needs Me (reprise)
  17. Reviewing the Situation (reprise)
  18. Finale
  19. That's Your Funeral (Bonus Track)
  20. You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two (Bonus Track)
  21. Reviewing the Situation (Bonus Track)
  22. As Long As He Needs Me (Bonus Track)
  23. Getting the job
  24. The recording sessions
  25. What a musical director has to know with children in the cast; Shirley Temple
  26. Differences between the London and New York productions
  27. The pit and the producer; winning the Tony Award

Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions

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Lionel Bart's wonderful musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic was the first London stage musical to be transplanted to Broadway with the same kind of sensation it received in Britain-- something that is now common in these post-Cats/Les Miserables times. Although no one from this British cast ever became enormously famous (future Monkee Davy Jones was in the second Broadway cast)--and Sir Carol Reed's film version receives all the critical accolades--this remains the better recording, featuring all the songs cut from the film, while excluding the film's musical interludes that simply seem annoying without the visuals. Just compare Bruce Brochnik to the film's Mark Lester in the title role. Or Clive Revill to Ron Moody's Fagin. Or any of the principals, for that matter--and the differences are remarkable. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews

Still sounds great after all these years - Reviewed on 2008-07-07
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I saw this play on Broadway when it opened. I still know the lyrics!
Unusual subject material; wonderful musical! - Reviewed on 2008-06-27
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"Oliver!" is not a musical to be analyzed song-by-song or voice-by-voice. It is a musical to be enjoyed as a whole. While a couple of the songs did enjoy some popular success, there is really no stand-out among them; and none of the voices is out of the ordinary.
However, every song either propels the plot or reveals character traits. And every voice portrays the person it represents.
So--Sit back, close your eyes, relax, visualize the version of "Oliver!" you have seen (either the movie or on stage), and relive your theater experience. You will not be sorry.
For all times - Reviewed on 2008-05-09
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Charle's Dickens'musical adaptation for "Oliver Twist" showed to be a most acclaimed work of art. This is the very original version, which makes it as twice as valuable as any other version, although the movie soundtrack is quite good. Wonderful songs and a very attractive story make this an experience for all.
Doesn't Hold Up to the Movie Version - Reviewed on 2007-12-05
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Although this original cast recording includes all the musical numbers, I can see why songs like "My Name" and "That's Your Funeral" were not embraced by the 1968 Academy Award winning film; they simply do not measure up to the high standards of the other tunes. Also, the orchestration lacks the lushness and fullness of the film. The singers of this and the film version both give credible performances; however, I would have to give the nod again to the film performers, if only because this collectors edition has a thin recording studio sound. It is evident from the information brochure that is included that this cast recording was hastily gotten together and seemingly lacked the numbers of choral boy singers to overcome its musical deficiencies.










Musically, not very satisfying - Reviewed on 2007-11-05
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I love the songs from Oliver! -- learned them as a child from the LP of the film and from a songbook. They are so sprightly and clever, with melodies that capture the lilt of the words perfectly. I remember them as very tuneful and fun to sing. So I am disappointed in the musical style on this recording.

Everyone seems to be shouting instead of singing. I expected Fagin to "patter" in that speaking-singing hybrid, but on this recording MOST of the characters do it, and in a loud, forced voice -- the Artful Dodger, Nancy, and the kids' chorus. The ones that aren't pattered are belted out in the "Oom-Pah-Pah" style. The score comes across as not very nuanced or varied, which is a shame.
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