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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By MR O P ELTON
Format:Audio CD
Blood Brothers is quite possibly the most emotive production that musical theatre has to offer. Barbara Dickson's portrayal of an impoverished single mother is outstanding. This recording is more intimate than later versions and it is fantastic to hear a recording which was made before Blood Brothers' runaway box office success. Unfortunately, we do pay a price for this as there are a couple of sub-par performances: Mrs Lyons has some tuning issues in 'My Child' and Andrew Schofield's Narrator lacks a bit of power in 'The Devil's Got Your Number' (although his spoken dialogue is superbly cynical). The balance is also band heavy in 'It's Just a Game' drowning out the chorus.
That said, this recording is more than adequate and the final track 'Tell Me It's Not True' is extremely moving.
That said, this recording is more than adequate and the final track 'Tell Me It's Not True' is extremely moving.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, what a CD! It really is just perfect - definately the best of all the "Blood Brother" recordings - and the cheapest! It's a few tracks less than other recordings, but this makes little difference. The orchestrations are a somehwhat 80's in their sound, but this just adds to the overall effect - it keeps the show real. A small, intimate, personal story about real people in a terrible situation, i found some of the other recordings to have become too "big" and "broadway sounding", but this, the original makes the show what it should be. All performances are top class - particuarly Barbara Dickson in the lead - you really feel the emotion in her voice, and how her final rendition of "Tell me its not true" could not reduce you to tears is beyond me! So overall a top quality buy!!
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Gemma
Format:Audio CD
I am a firm fan of Blood Brothers and was pleased to find this CD at my local music store.
Barbara Dickson makes a fantastic Mrs Johnstone (despite frequently sounding as though she is singing with a Welsh accent).
I find Andrew Schofield as the narrator a little bland, and not as haunting as other narrators I have heard (Keith Burns is my favourite narrator but unfortunately he is not on CD).
George Costigan makes a good Mickey (not as good as Sean Jones who injects more youth into his performance) with a convincing rendition of Sunday Afternoon/My Friend, however I dislike Andrew C. Wadsworth as Eddie- his vocal range isn't suited to the part and 'Saying A Word' therefore isn't as powerful as it should be.
Wendy Murray is a brilliant Mrs Lyons, and Alan Leith sings Miss Jones well.
They say there's nothing like an original cast, and I partly agree. This is a good version of Blood Brothers, but (and there has to be a but) the fade on the end of Tell Me It's Not True ruins it, and to refer to the title of this review- where are half of the songs? Now, not having seen the original performed on stage I can't say what's been added in since, but I don't think it's been extended quite that much! The narrator has a much greater part, singing Shoes Upon The Table at least four or five times- and what happened to That Guy?
I must say the '95 cast is much better as it includes all of the songs and narration- the show as it should be.
Barbara Dickson makes a fantastic Mrs Johnstone (despite frequently sounding as though she is singing with a Welsh accent).
I find Andrew Schofield as the narrator a little bland, and not as haunting as other narrators I have heard (Keith Burns is my favourite narrator but unfortunately he is not on CD).
George Costigan makes a good Mickey (not as good as Sean Jones who injects more youth into his performance) with a convincing rendition of Sunday Afternoon/My Friend, however I dislike Andrew C. Wadsworth as Eddie- his vocal range isn't suited to the part and 'Saying A Word' therefore isn't as powerful as it should be.
Wendy Murray is a brilliant Mrs Lyons, and Alan Leith sings Miss Jones well.
They say there's nothing like an original cast, and I partly agree. This is a good version of Blood Brothers, but (and there has to be a but) the fade on the end of Tell Me It's Not True ruins it, and to refer to the title of this review- where are half of the songs? Now, not having seen the original performed on stage I can't say what's been added in since, but I don't think it's been extended quite that much! The narrator has a much greater part, singing Shoes Upon The Table at least four or five times- and what happened to That Guy?
I must say the '95 cast is much better as it includes all of the songs and narration- the show as it should be.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By R. Cope
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There have been several recordings of the Blood Brothers score over the years, however this original 1983 remains the finest. This is due entirely to Barbara Dickson's unique voice which gives her Mrs. Johnstone a haunting quality that certainly has not been matched in any other recording. The arrangements are less electric, and more folky than the current touring and West End versions but add to a growing sense of doom throughout the piece. Highlights would have to be "Easy Terms", "Light Romance" and of course a mother's lament for her dead sons, the unforgettable "Tell Me It's Not True". Having seen Barbara perform this role in the theatre, this CD captures a brilliant performance that won Miss Dickson a much deserved Olivier Award. Hear it and weep !
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Wow! This Soundtrack is quite simply the best. Although somewhat shorter than the other versions of this fabulous musical,Barbara Dickson's Mrs Johnston is the definitive. The sheer power and emotion poured into "Tell me it's not true" is worth the Cd price alone!. The Recording is intimate and this is the Ideal introduction to one of the most powerful musicals of all time. All in all simply the original and best!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Matthews
Format:Audio CD
This is a great version of 'Blood Brothers' making up for polish with raw emotion and the wonderful voice of Barbara Dickson. It's a great story given a viseral punch by the music and the performances of the cast. There may have been smoother, more professional versions of this musical over the years, but this is the original and best.
By Lowland Lass
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you have seen Blood Brothers and love Barbara Dickson then this is a gem. It's been a while since I'd seen the stage production in Liverpool and after seeing another production at the Empire I wanted to remember the wonderful songs that went with this great show. Fantastic!
By W. SMITH
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Barbara Dixon is featured on this CD and was my reason for buying it. We saw the stage show years ago with Barbara Dixon so this was a nostalgic trip and very enjoyable too.
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Blood Brotherts-original london cast recording
Bouight for sister's Christmas present. We had been to see theatre show and songs seemed to stick in our minds. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Frantic fantic
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Blood Brothers
Didn't realsie that I had heard lots of these songs before, I heard one song on tv at Christmas & was interested to hear them all. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Anon
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great
Listened to it as a kid with parents, seen the performance now at the theatre, would recommend, now got the CD, it's brill
Published 18 months ago by Julz 69
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blood brothers cd
Extremely satisfied with my purchase. It came early and I love it and play it in my car all the time.
Published on 4 May 2011 by red lady
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing!
BLOOD BROTHERS is a truly remarkable show which we so much enjoyed when it came recently to the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. Read more
Published on 21 April 2011 by redders
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Bought this as a teaching aid but...
I bought this to help with the reading of the production in my class, with every intention of donating it to the stockroom - - It's so good I might have to get another!
Published on 24 Mar 2011 by Cathie B
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's great
The product took rather longer than I would have liked to arrive but came in perfect order and beautifully packaged. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2010 by Vicaress
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Not as good as the current London production
I attended the London production of Blood Brothers in July 2010. The production was pacey and the singing was very strong. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2010 by MovingStuff
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just as promised
Great CD, already played over & over. Shame the Narrator on this version isn't as good as others I have heard in the theatre.
Published on 7 Aug 2010 by Mrs. Louise Davies
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