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50 Best Songs from Musicals

Lesley Garrett (soprano), Paul Gemignani (director), Thomas Hampson (featured vocalist, bass-baritone, vocals), John Kurlander (performed by), Phil Nocholl (vocals), Ralph Salmins (drums), Mike Henry (vocals), Martine McCutcheon (vocals), Louise Marshall (vocals), Mae McKenna (vocals), Mary Carewe...

  • Release Date: 21st May 2012
  • Catalogue No: 3273752
  • Label: Warner Classics
  • Series: 50 Best
  • Length: 3 hours 12 minutes

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Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schoenberg: I Dreamed a Dream (from "Les Misérables")

Work length4:33
$1.30
$1.70
  • Lesley Garrett (soprano)
  • BBC Concert Orchestra
  • Philip Ellis
  • Recorded: 2001-12-31
  • Recording Venue: 2000/2001:Air Studios & Whitfield Street

Lloyd Webber, A: The Music Of The Night (The Phantom Of The Opera)

Work length6:55
$1.30
$1.70
  • Thomas Hampson (vocals), John Kurlander (performed by), Paul Gemignani (director)
  • The American Theater Orchestra
  • Paul Gemignani
  • Recorded: 1996-01-01
  • Recording Venue: The Hit Factory, NY

Loewe, F: Wouldn't It Be Loverly (From 'My Fair Lady')

Work length2:51
$1.30
$1.70
  • Ann Morfee (leader), Rolf Wilson (leader), Steve Pearce (bass guitar), Andrew Playfoot (vocals), Andy MacKintosh (saxophone), Ann Morfee (orchestra leader), Anne Skates (vocals), David Combes (vocals), Eliza Lumley (vocals), Emma Kershaw (vocals), Fridrik "Frizzy" Karlsson (guitar), Graham Harvey (piano), James Spilling (vocals), Janet Mooney (vocals), Lee McCutcheon (programmer), Louise Marshall (vocals), Mae McKenna (vocals), Martine McCutcheon (vocals), Mary Carewe (vocals), Mike Henry (vocals), Phil Nocholl (vocals), Ralph Salmins (drums), Rolf Wilson (orchestra leader), Simon Masterton (vocals), Stephen Hill (vocals), Stephen Weller (vocals), Steve Pearce (bass), Steve Pearce (double bass), Vicki Simon (vocals)
  • Simon Lee
  • Recorded: 2002-01-01
  • Recording Venue: Skratch Studios, Surrey/Olympic Studios, London/Sony Music Studios, London

Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers: Do-Re-Mi (From 'The Sound of Music')

Work length6:34
$1.30
$1.70
  • Jean Bayless (performed by), Children's Chorus (performed by), Constance Shacklock (contralto), Palace Theatre Orchestra (lead vocals)
  • Orchestra
  • Robert Lowe
  • Recorded: 1961-01-01

Richard Morton Sherman, Robert Bernard Sherman: Chim Chim Cher-ee (From "Mary Poppins")

Work length2:11
$1.30
$1.70
  • Barbara Hendricks (soprano)
  • The Abbey Road Ensemble
  • Jonathan Tunick
  • Recorded: 1996-10-31
  • Recording Venue: 23-31 October 1995 & 23-27 June 1996 / No.2 Studio, Abbey Road, London

Lloyd Webber, A: Any Dream Will Do (from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)

Work length2:44
$1.30
$1.70
  • Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat [1979 Cast Recording], Paul Jones (lead vocals), Tim Rice (lead vocals), Gordon Waller (lead vocals), Mike Sammes Singers (lead vocals)
  • Geoff Love & His Orchestra
  • Recorded: 1979-01-01
  • Recording Venue: Abbey Road Studios, London

Willson: Seventy-Six Trombones from the Music Man (1995 Remaster)

Work length3:16
$1.30
$1.70
  • Van Johnson (performed by)
  • Orchestra
  • Gareth Davies
  • Recorded: 1995-01-01

Porter, C: Anything Goes, Act I: I Get a Kick Out of You

Work length2:44
$1.30
$1.70
  • Kim Criswell (soprano)
  • London Symphony Orchestra
  • John McGlinn
  • Recorded: 1988-08-19
  • Recording Venue: 17-19 August 1988, CTS Studios, Wembley, Middlesex

Loewe, F: Gigi (Gigi)

Work length5:45
$1.30
$1.70
  • Thomas Hampson (vocals), John Kurlander (performed by), Paul Gemignani (director)
  • The American Theater Orchestra
  • Paul Gemignani
  • Recorded: 1996-01-01
  • Recording Venue: The Hit Factory, NY

Sondheim: Johanna (From "Sweeney Todd")

Work length2:11
$1.30
$1.70
  • Lambert Wilson (vocals)
  • Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
  • John McGlinn
  • Recorded: 1988-01-01

Bart: Consider Yourself

Work length3:24
$1.30
$1.70
  • Dennis Waterman (lead vocals), Tony Tanner (lead vocals), Tony Osborne & His Orchestra (lead vocals)
  • Recorded: 1962-10-10

Oscar Hammerstein II, Peter Matz, Richard Rodgers: Some Enchanted Evening (South Pacific)

Work length3:43
$1.30
$1.70
  • John Fraser (spoken voice producer), Samuel Ramey (spoken voice)
  • National Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Peter Matz
  • Recorded: 1988-04-30
  • Recording Venue: April 1988, Abbey Road Studio No.1

Porter, C: Kiss Me, Kate, Act I: Wunderbar

Work length3:40
$1.30
$1.70
  • Thomas Hampson (bass-baritone), Ambrosian Singers (vocal ensemble), Dame Josephine Barstow (soprano), Damon Evans (vocals), George Dvorsky (vocals), Karla Burns (vocals), Kim Criswell (vocals), Josephine Barstow (soprano)
  • London Sinfonietta
  • John McGlinn
  • Recorded: 1989-06-26
  • Recording Venue: 20-26 June 1989 / No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London

Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers: Edelweiss (From 'The Sound of Music')

Work length2:33
$1.30
$1.70
  • Roger Dann (lead vocals), Jean Bayless (lead vocals), Children's Chorus (lead vocals), Palace Theatre Orchestra (lead vocals), Robert Lowe (lead vocals)
  • Recorded: 1961-01-01

If Ever I Would Leave You (Camelot)

Work length4:08
$1.30
$1.70
  • Thomas Hampson (vocals), John Kurlander (performed by), Paul Gemignani (director)
  • The American Theater Orchestra
  • Paul Gemignani
  • Recorded: 1996-01-01
  • Recording Venue: The Hit Factory, NY

Kern: Show Boat, Act 1: "Ol' Man River" (Joe, Stevedores)

Work length5:04
$1.30
$1.70
  • Bruce Hubbard (bass-baritone)
  • London Sinfonietta, Ambrosian Singers, John McCarthy
  • John McGlinn
  • Recorded: 1987-09-05
  • Recording Venue: 30 June, 1-2, 12-13 July & 9-11 August 1987 / No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London, and (Lillian Gish) 5 September 1987 / RCA Studios, New York

Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers: You'll Never Walk Alone (From 'Carousel')

Work length2:09
$1.30
$1.70
  • Shirley Chapman (performed by), Company (performed by)
  • Orchestra
  • Sam Fonteyn
  • Recorded: 1965-01-01

Elton John, Tim Rice: Can You Feel The Love Tonight (From 'The Lion King')

Work length4:14
$1.30
$1.70
  • Ann Morfee (leader), Rolf Wilson (leader), Steve Pearce (bass guitar), Andrew Playfoot (vocals), Andy MacKintosh (saxophone), Ann Morfee (orchestra leader), Anne Skates (vocals), David Combes (vocals), Eliza Lumley (vocals), Emma Kershaw (vocals), Fridrik "Frizzy" Karlsson (guitar), Graham Harvey (piano), James Spilling (vocals), Janet Mooney (vocals), Lee McCutcheon (programmer), Louise Marshall (vocals), Mae McKenna (vocals), Martine McCutcheon (vocals), Mary Carewe (vocals), Mike Henry (vocals), Phil Nocholl (vocals), Ralph Salmins (drums), Rolf Wilson (orchestra leader), Simon Masterton (vocals), Stephen Hill (vocals), Stephen Weller (vocals), Steve Pearce (bass), Steve Pearce (double bass), Vicki Simon (vocals)
  • Simon Lee
  • Recorded: 2002-01-01
  • Recording Venue: Skratch Studios, Surrey/Olympic Studios, London/Sony Music Studios, London

Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schoenberg, Herbert Kretzmer: Bring Him Home

Work length3:55
$1.30
$1.70
  • Thomas Hampson (vocals), John Kurlander (performed by), Paul Gemignani (director)
  • The American Theater Orchestra
  • Paul Gemignani
  • Recorded: 1996-01-01
  • Recording Venue: The Hit Factory, NY

Porter, C: Can-Can, Act II: I Love Paris

Work length3:00
$1.30
$1.70
  • Kim Criswell (soprano)
  • Ambrosian Singers, London Sinfonietta
  • John McGlinn
  • Recorded: 1992-07-14
  • Recording Venue: 11, 13 & 14 July 1992 / No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London

Bart: Food, Glorious Food (From 'Oliver')

Work length3:48
$1.30
$1.70
  • Tony Osborne & His Orchestra
  • Recorded: 1962-10-10

Bernstein: West Side Story, Act 1: Maria from West Side Story (1995 Remaster)

Work length2:21
$1.30
$1.70
  • Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra (performed by), David Holliday (performed by), Alyn Ainsworth & His Orchestra (performed by)
  • Recorded: 1966-01-01

Rodgers, R: You Are Beautiful (From 'Flower Drum Song')

Work length3:39
$1.30
$1.70
  • Original London Cast
  • Recorded: 1960-01-01

Rodgers, R: Carousel: If I Loved You

Work length2:22
$1.30
$1.70
  • John Raitt (vocals), Paul Gemignani (original co-producer)
  • Recorded: 1995-01-01
  • Recording Venue: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA

Loesser: Standing on the Corner (From 'The Most Happy Fella')

Work length2:39
$1.30
$1.70
  • Jack DeLon (performed by), Peter Rhodes (performed by), Alan Thomas (performed by), John Lloyd Parry (performed by), Coliseum Theatre Orchestra (lead vocals)
  • Orchestra
  • Kenneth Alwyn
  • Recorded: 1960-01-01

Berlin, I: Annie Get Your Gun, Act I: They Say It's Wonderful

Work length5:25
$1.30
$1.70
  • Kim Criswell (soprano), Thomas Hampson (bass-baritone)
  • London Sinfonietta
  • John McGlinn
  • Recorded: 1990-07-03
  • Recording Venue: 30 June & 1-3 July 1990 / No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London

Rodgers, R: The Sound of Music (from The Sound of Music)

Work length3:13
$1.30
$1.70
  • Jean Bayless (lead vocals), Palace Theatre Orchestra (lead vocals), Robert Lowe (lead vocals)
  • Recorded: 1961-01-01

Sondheim: Comedy Tonight (From A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum)

Work length6:12
$1.30
$1.70
  • Frankie Howerd (performed by), Company (performed by), Strand Theatre Orchestra (lead vocals)
  • Orchestra
  • Alyn Ainsworth
  • Recorded: 1963-01-01
  • Recording Venue: Strand Theatre, London

Menken: Beauty and The Beast: "If I Can't Love Her" (The Beast)

Work length4:23
$1.30
$1.70
  • Thomas Hampson (baritone)
  • American Theatre Orchestra
  • Paul Gemignani
  • Recorded: 1996-01-01
  • Recording Venue: The Hit Factory, NY

Rodgers, R: Oh, what a beautiful mornin' from Oklahoma! (arr. Matz)

Work length3:05
$1.30
$1.70
  • John Fraser (spoken voice producer), Samuel Ramey (spoken voice)
  • National Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Peter Matz
  • Recorded: 1988-01-01
  • Recording Venue: April 1988, Abbey Road Studio No.1

Kern: Show Boat, Act 1: "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (Julie, Magnolia, Queenie, Joe, Servants)

Work length5:09
$1.30
$1.70
  • Frederica von Stade (soprano), Teresa Stratas (soprano), Bruce Hubbard (bass-baritone), Karla Burns (mezzo-soprano)
  • London Sinfonietta, Ambrosian Singers
  • John McGlinn
  • Recorded: 1995-01-01

Loewe, F: My Fair Lady: I could have danced all night from My Fair Lady (1995 Remastered Version) (1995 Remastered Version)

Work length3:31
$1.30
$1.70
  • Anne Rogers (voices), Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra (performed by), Alyn Ainsworth & His Orchestra (performed by)
  • Recorded: 1998-06-11
  • Recording Venue: 9 - 11 June 1998, Studio No.1, Abbey Road, London

Bernstein: Wonderful Town, Act 1: "Ohio" (Ruth Sherwood, Eileen Sherwood)

Work length3:27
$1.30
$1.70
  • Audra McDonald (soprano), Kim Criswell (mezzo-soprano)
  • Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
  • Sir Simon Rattle
  • Recorded: 2004-08-12
  • Recording Venue: 10th - 12th August 2004. The Hall, Air Studios, London.

Hamlisch: One (Chorus Line)

Work length5:13
$1.30
$1.70
  • Donna Hazelton (lead vocals), Matthew Goodgame (lead vocals), Warren Sollars (lead vocals), Rebecca Dent (lead vocals), Caroline Graham (lead vocals), Craig Berry (lead vocals), Debralee Burns (lead vocals), Alex Hogg (lead vocals), Kerry Newton (lead vocals), Mike Noble (lead vocals), Air Studios Orchestra (lead vocals)
  • Gareth Valentine
  • Recorded: 2004-08-12
  • Recording Venue: 10th - 12th August 2004. The Hall, Air Studios, London.

Fred Ebb, John Harold Kander: Overture from Chicago...All that Jazz (Chicago)

Work length6:25
$1.30
$1.70
  • Donna Hazelton (lead vocals), Matthew Goodgame (lead vocals), Warren Sollars (lead vocals), Rebecca Dent (lead vocals), Caroline Graham (lead vocals), Air Studios Orchestra (lead vocals)
  • Gareth Valentine
  • Recorded: 2001-04-05
  • Recording Venue: 14,15 & 23 February 2001/Studio 1, Sony Music Studios, London. For all other dates - see credits

Arlen: Over the Rainbow

Work length4:09
$1.30
$1.70
  • Becky Jane Taylor (soprano)
  • Recorded: 2004-08-12
  • Recording Venue: 10th - 12th August 2004. The Hall, Air Studios, London.

Sondheim: Losing My Mind (Follies)

Work length3:31
$1.30
$1.70
  • Donna Hazelton (lead vocals), Air Studios Orchestra (lead vocals)
  • Gareth Valentine
  • Recorded: 2002-01-01
  • Recording Venue: Skratch Studios, Surrey/Olympic Studios, London/Sony Music Studios, London

Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Stig Andersson: The Winner Takes It All (From 'Mamma Mia')

Work length4:48
$1.30
$1.70
  • Ann Morfee (leader), Rolf Wilson (leader), Steve Pearce (bass guitar), Andrew Playfoot (vocals), Andy MacKintosh (saxophone), Ann Morfee (orchestra leader), Anne Skates (vocals), David Combes (vocals), Eliza Lumley (vocals), Emma Kershaw (vocals), Fridrik "Frizzy" Karlsson (guitar), Graham Harvey (piano), James Spilling (vocals), Janet Mooney (vocals), Lee McCutcheon (programmer), Louise Marshall (vocals), Mae McKenna (vocals), Martine McCutcheon (vocals), Mary Carewe (vocals), Mike Henry (vocals), Phil Nocholl (vocals), Ralph Salmins (drums), Rolf Wilson (orchestra leader), Simon Masterton (vocals), Stephen Hill (vocals), Stephen Weller (vocals), Steve Pearce (bass), Steve Pearce (double bass), Vicki Simon (vocals)
  • Simon Lee
  • Recorded: 1964-05-11
  • Recording Venue: London

Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick: She Loves Me (From 'She Loves Me')

Work length2:52
$1.30
$1.70
  • London Cast Of 'She Loves Me'
  • Recorded: 1975-12-17
  • Recording Venue: 14, 15 & 17 December 1975, No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London

Novello: We'll Gather Lilacs (from Perchance to Dream)

Work length4:01
$1.30
$1.70
  • Moira Anderson (vocals)
  • Robin Stapleton & His Orchestra
  • Recorded: 1995-10-18
  • Recording Venue: Studio 2, Abbey Road, London

Herman, G: I Won't Send Roses

Work length3:11
$1.30
$1.70
  • Mack
  • Recorded: 2006-01-01

Lloyd Webber, A: Don't Cry For Me Argentina (from Evita)

Work length5:30
$1.30
$1.70
  • Ruthie Henshall (vocals)
  • Recorded: 1995-01-01
  • Recording Venue: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA

Joe Darion, Mitch Leigh: The Impossible Dream (from "Man Of LaMancha")

Work length2:18
$1.30
$1.70
  • John Raitt (vocals), Paul Gemignani (original co-producer)
  • Recorded: 1996-10-31
  • Recording Venue: 23-31 October 1995 & 23-27 June 1996 / No.2 Studio, Abbey Road, London

Richard Morton Sherman, Robert Bernard Sherman: Feed the Birds (From "Mary Poppins")

Work length4:32
$1.30
$1.70
  • Barbara Hendricks (soprano)
  • The Abbey Road Ensemble
  • Jonathan Tunick
  • Recorded: 1962-10-10
  • Recording Venue: England

Bart: As Long As He Needs Me

Work length4:00
$1.30
$1.70
  • Tony Osborne & His Orchestra (lead vocals), Alma Cogan (lead vocals)
  • Recorded: 1985-01-30
  • Recording Venue: Olympic Studios, Barnes

Gay, N: Leaning on a Lamp Post (From 'Me and My Girl')

Work length4:19
$1.30
$1.70
  • Robert Lindsay
  • Adelphi Theatre Orchestra
  • Ian Hughes
  • Recorded: 1961-01-01

Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers: My Favourite Things (From 'The Sound of Music')

Work length2:58
$1.30
$1.70
  • Jean Bayless (lead vocals), Constance Shacklock (lead vocals), Palace Theatre Orchestra (lead vocals), Robert Lowe (lead vocals)
  • Recorded: 1989-06-26
  • Recording Venue: 20-26 June 1989 / No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London

Porter, C: Anything Goes, Act I: You're The Top

Work length2:28
$1.30
$1.70
  • Kim Criswell (soprano), Cris Groenendaal (tenor)
  • London Symphony Orchestra
  • John McGlinn
  • Recorded: 2004-08-12
  • Recording Venue: 10th - 12th August 2004. The Hall, Air Studios, London.

Porter, C: Kiss Me, Kate, Act 2: "Where Is The Life That Late I Led? (Petruchio)

Work length4:46
$1.30
$1.70
  • Thomas Hampson (baritone)
  • London Sinfonietta
  • John McGlinn
  • Recorded: 1989-06-26
  • Recording Venue: 20-26 June 1989 / No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London

Bob Merrill, Jule Styne: Don't Rain on My Parade (Funny Girl)

Work length2:33
$1.30
$1.70
  • Donna Hazelton (lead vocals), Air Studios Orchestra (lead vocals)
  • Gareth Valentine
  • Recorded: 2004-08-12
  • Recording Venue: 10th - 12th August 2004. The Hall, Air Studios, London.

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