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Michael Kidd And N. Richard Nash Present Lucille Ball – Wildcat (used)

Michael Kidd And N. Richard Nash Present Lucille Ball – Wildcat (used)

$16.00 USD
$16.00 USD
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  • About the album: This is the soundtrack recording of the Broadway musical Wildcat, starring Lucille Ball in her only Broadway show. The musical's score was composed by Cy Coleman with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. Michael Kidd co-produced, directed, and choreographed the original Broadway production.
  • Significance: The musical introduced the song "Hey, Look Me Over," which has become a well-known Broadway classic and has been covered by many artists.
  • Release Information:
    • Release Year: 1961
    • Label: RCA Victor
    • Format: Vinyl LP, originally released in mono.
    • Commercial Note: Desilu, the company owned by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, invested in the musical and obtained the rights to the original cast recording.
    • Recording Location: Recorded at Webster Hall, New York City.
  • Tracklist: The album includes songs from the musical, such as "Overture," "Oil!," "Hey, Look Me Over!," "Wildcat," "You've Come Home," "That's What I Want for Janie," "What Takes My Fancy," "You're a Liar!," "One Day We Dance," "Give a Little Whistle," "Tall Hope," "Tippy, Tippy Toes," "El Sombrero," "Corduroy Road," and "Finale."
  • Availability:
    • The original vinyl LP was released in 1961 and can be found on marketplaces like eBay and Discogs.
    • A CD release of the album was issued in 1991.
    • Vintage vinyl copies can be found on eBay in various conditions.
  • Reviews: Customer reviews for the album praise its musical quality, highlighting the beautiful ballads and the cheerful tone. Lucille Ball's performance and voice are also praised, with some noting her surprising vocal strength and impeccable timing. Some reviewers have mentioned the album's ability to bring back cherished memories.
  • Note: The musical itself had a relatively short run on Broadway due to Lucille Ball's illness. 
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