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Annie Get Your Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Re-release of 1950 Film)
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Annie Get Your Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Re-release of 1950 Film)
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Soundtracks, Broadway & Vocalists
 
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Irving Berlin's Wild West Show-themed romp Annie Get Your Gun has long been a Broadway evergreen, including a wildly successful modern revival starring Bernadette Peters and Tom Wopat. But its original 1950 MGM film transl...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Annie Get Your Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Re-release of 1950 Film)
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Label: Rhino Records
Original Release Date: 11/21/2000
Release Date: 11/21/2000
Album Type: Soundtrack, Extra tracks
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Soundtracks, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Comedy & Spoken Word, Vocal Pop, Musicals, Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 081227666927

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Irving Berlin's Wild West Show-themed romp Annie Get Your Gun has long been a Broadway evergreen, including a wildly successful modern revival starring Bernadette Peters and Tom Wopat. But its original 1950 MGM film translation was fraught with production problems and recasting; Judy Garland was initially signed to star and even recorded her vocal numbers before being dismissed (due largely to her notorious personal problems) and replaced by Betty Hutton. While several of Garland's performances as Annie Oakley have been released on other compilations, this generous, 31-cut release not only marks the CD debut of the film's original soundtrack (originally just eight tracks), it compiles all of the various Garland versions (including the first release of a spectacular stereo Garland version of "There's No Business Like Show Business") onto its second half, essentially re-creating the "Annie that never was," in addition to the first complete release of the Hutton score. Also included is a superbly illustrated and well-annotated booklet that tells the complete story of the show's Broadway origins and rocky journey to Hollywood. --Jerry McCulley

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CD Reviews

Classic Movie Musical Soundtrack, Sound May Disappoint
Joe NY | 12/09/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)

"The long awaited soundtrack to ANNIE GET YOUR GUN has finally appeared on CD courtesy of Rhino/Turner Movie Music. This newly remastered release includes much more material than appeared on the old long out of print LP. The LP was limited to 8 selections while the new CD has 18 selections from the completed Betty Hutton version, as well as 13 selections from the aborted Judy Garland version. This is the first time the Garland recordings have appeared together in one collection. In keeping with Rhino's policy of using materials closest to the original music masters (a policy which I support), the sound quality is bound to disappoint some listeners. Indeed the ANNIE music masters have not survived the years in the best condition. Some selections are in newly remixed stereo; others are from acetate sources, and others lifted directly from the final mixed tracks. Surprisingly the Judy Garland recordings generally sound better than the Hutton recordings. All this leads to a variable listening experience that changes from selection to selection. However, this does not negate the importance of this release or Rhino's decision to finally make this material available. In my opinion, Rhino need not make any apology for their efforts in preparing this release. It is for this reason I recommend this CD to fans of this movie and musicals in general. Some of the various cast albums may represent ANNIE better than the film soundtrack as the movie dropped some songs and altered others to appease censors of the day, but the movie remains a great favorite of many. As is common with Rhino, the CD booklet is comprehensive with great photos and plenty of information. Lets hope Rhino/Turner can keep supplying us with more classic soundtrack releases."
IRVING BERLIN, HOWARD KEEL---AND BETTY HUTTON AT HER BEST!
R. Gray | USA | 11/22/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)

"The 1950 film version of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN has been out of circulation for 27 years. It has finally been released on video and DVD. Now you can enjoy the rip-roaring Irving Berlin score on CD. Howard Keel has a strong, clear baritone, and Betty Hutton is appropriately loud, brassy, and energetic in numbers like "You Can't Get a Man With a Gun" and "Doin' What Comes Naturally". And who can forget the entire cast singing "There's No Business Like Show Business"? The extra tracks (including some by Judy Garland, MGM's original choice for "Annie") make this CD a treat for lovers of the American film musical. Highly recommended!"
I love this CD
R. Gray | 04/04/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was a little nervous ordering this CD because I thought it would be poor quality based on the reviews. I was very pleasantly surprised and enjoy the music. The CD includes Both Betty Hutton and Judy Garland. ( I prefer Betty Hutton) and 2x Howard Keel. If you like the music from Annie get your gun, you will enjoy!"