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The Music Man (1957 Original Broadway Cast) | 
 enlarge | Creators: Meredith Willson, Herbert Greene, Buffalo Bills, Barbara Cook, David Burns, Eddie Hodges, Helen Raymond, Iggie Wolfington, Paul Reed, Pert Kelton, Robert Preston
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
Buy New: $7.59
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Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 64700
Format: Cast Recording
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.6 x 0.5
MPN: 46633
UPC: 077774663328
EAN: 0077774663328
ASIN: B00000DQTY
Release Date: October 25, 1990
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| Tracks:
| • | Overture / Rock Island | | • | Iowa Stubborn | | • | Ya Got Trouble | | • | Piano Lesson | | • | Goodnight My Someone | | • | Seventy Six Trombones | | • | Sincere | | • | The Sadder-But-Wiser Girl For Me | | • | Pick-A-Little, Take-A-Little / Goodnight Ladies | | • | Marian The Librarian | | • | My White Knight | | • | Wells Fargo Wagon | | • | It's You | | • | Shipoopi | | • | Lida Rose / Will I Ever Tell You | | • | Gary, Indiana | | • | Till There Was You | | • | Finale |
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Amazon.com
Although Robert Preston and Barbara Cook put in stellar performances, it's the music that's the star of this hugely successful document of the 1958 Broadway smash. Written entirely by Meredith Willson, it drew from memories of his childhood in a small Midwestern town. Preston plays a traveling salesman/con artist, while Cook is the dull spinster "Marian the Librarian," whose love for Preston's character makes her come alive. "Seventy-Six Trombones" has become a marching band standard, while "Ya Got Trouble" (featuring dizzying fast-talk from Preston) and "'Til There Was You" (with a gorgeous vocal from Cook) remain well known even among those who have never seen the show. The latter was also a favorite of the Beatles, who covered it on their first album. --Dawn Eden
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 A must for Broadway fans April 17, 2008
I suppose that everyone who is interested in Broadway musicals is familiar with "The Music Man," from seeing it on Broadway, to the movie version, to touring companies, to the unfortunate recent television adaptation, and even to local theater groups.
And, I suppose that most of them listen to the music repeatedly, as I do.
Meredith Willson has written a wonderful variety of music: the rowsing "Seventy-Six Trombones," which became the musical trademark of the show; the hilarious "Pick-a-Little;" the romantic "My White Knight;" and what about the combination of "Trombones" with "Goodnight, My Someone."
The original cast is superb. This is a role which suits Robert Preston's voice and demeanor to a tee. Barbara Cook, of course, is the best, and it really shows here. Add in the supporting cast and the Buffalo Bills, and you have as near perfection as a musical will ever reach.
As I said, a must for Broadway fans.
Music Man 1957 Original Broadway Cast January 22, 2008
I cannot rate this product because I gave it as a gift.
I haven't heard the CD.
All I can say is that my friend was thrilled to get it for Christmas.
 classic robert preston January 16, 2008
though not for everyone, if you enjoy a classic Broadway musical, and a thoroughly classic Broadway performer, then this Original Cast Recording of Robert Preston singing The Music Man can hardly disappoint. The score, the voice, the show, is all well-known - it is hard to imagine anyone being unfamiliar with the production. Yet if you do not recognize this recording, or have not heard it - if you are a true fan of classic Broadway productions, you won't want to exclude this one from your collection.
in its own stubborn Iowa way, it is timeless.
Music Man November 11, 2007
I loved this show when I saw it on Broadway and I love it now. Thanks!
An American Masterpiece September 6, 2007
One of the greatest American musicals. The score, book, performances...all combined to make one of the greatest musicals in American theater. Robert Preston was magnificent, Barbara Cook was perfection,the supporting cast were delightful! This is a GREAT cast recording. Fortunatley for the world, Preston's performance is preserved on film. Sadly, Cook's is not (though Shirley Jones is wonderful). Barbara Cook is one of the great treasures of the theater world. Just see one of her concert performances today (nearing 80 yrs old) and you will see why. Her voice is still glorious, she is positively ethereal!
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