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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Not being a huge fan of musicals but being a huge fan of DA, I thought I might as well buy this CD as it was such a great price, even though old music hall choruses seemed a bit cheesy to me - but I'm so glad I did!
I was pleased to find that this is not a cheap gang show spin-off, but a professional, West End type musical, with properly written songs and amusing banter, made all the better for most of the original cast performing the numbers.
It is not only a series of upbeat, joyful songs, but there is some amusing dialogue between the characters between the numbers.
Bill Pertwee's Warden Hodges singing the black-out laws like a church psalm in Put That Light Out made me laugh out loud. Alternatively, John Le Mesurier 'talksinging' A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square in his characteristic laid back way, plus Arnold Ridley's Private Godfrey trying his best to sing, despite his age, was heartwarming and touching.
Although this is not a complete recording of the show (extra snippets of the dialogue are revealed on the DA DVD extras) nonetheless this is a heartwarming and cheering musical romp, well worth getting to put a smile on your face in these none to cheery times.
I have but two regrets on hearing this CD: the first, I was only two years old when this show hit the stage so I never saw it and secondly, the stage show was never filmed in its entirety. Nonetheless, we're fortunate to at least have this re-mastered audio version. So buy it, crank it up and enjoy - it'll put a smile on your face!
I was pleased to find that this is not a cheap gang show spin-off, but a professional, West End type musical, with properly written songs and amusing banter, made all the better for most of the original cast performing the numbers.
It is not only a series of upbeat, joyful songs, but there is some amusing dialogue between the characters between the numbers.
Bill Pertwee's Warden Hodges singing the black-out laws like a church psalm in Put That Light Out made me laugh out loud. Alternatively, John Le Mesurier 'talksinging' A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square in his characteristic laid back way, plus Arnold Ridley's Private Godfrey trying his best to sing, despite his age, was heartwarming and touching.
Although this is not a complete recording of the show (extra snippets of the dialogue are revealed on the DA DVD extras) nonetheless this is a heartwarming and cheering musical romp, well worth getting to put a smile on your face in these none to cheery times.
I have but two regrets on hearing this CD: the first, I was only two years old when this show hit the stage so I never saw it and secondly, the stage show was never filmed in its entirety. Nonetheless, we're fortunate to at least have this re-mastered audio version. So buy it, crank it up and enjoy - it'll put a smile on your face!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'd been looking for a recording of this for a long time, and here it is as a 'CD' and in such good quality. This is a delightful 'extra' souvenir of a wonderful situation comedy. There are many fine momemts, although for me John Le Mesurier's performance of 'A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square' is the biggest highlight. Moving and charming.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
I'm so glad to have found this cast recording (and at such a low price)as my vinyl record of this went missing years ago. My Husband and I are fortunate enough to have seen the original stage show when it came to the Opera House Blackpool in the mid 70's.We are even more fortunate to have met Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender, Bill Pertwee and Edward Sinclair at the stage door before the show and obtained their autographs.Arnold Ridley eluded us and Clive Dunn was replaced on this leg of the tour by Jack Haigh (Monseiur Leclerc in 'Allo 'Allo and also David Croft's original choice for Corporal Jones in Dad's Army). Frazer and Walker were played by Hamish Roughead and Jeffrey Holland (Hi De Hi, You Rang M'Lord and Oh Dr Beeching).It was a brilliant musical version of the show and I can still picture parts of it to this day especially John le Mesurier talking his way through A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square in his own inimitable way and The Floral Dance which was hilarious.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
LP to CD ?
I had the LP of this years ago, I assume this has exactly the same number of tracks, and not a complete audio recording of the full stage show
Published 11 months ago by MARK C. BALE
Lovely
As a memento of this wonderful troupe of actors, this CD is a delight. The contributions of John Le Mesurier and Arthur Lowe are especially charming, with John's rendition of 'A... Read more
Published 15 months ago by V E Tully
Good to hear it again
I originally owned this on vinyl, so it's great to have it back in my collection - a faithful reminder of a very pleasant evening in the theatre.
Published 18 months ago by D. Harrison
Good CD
Good CD for Dad's Army fans - typical stage show recording with the original TV cast singing.
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. C. I. Evans
A TRUE LOST GEM...RECOVERED
After nearly 40 years this lost gem finally makes it to CD. AND ABOUT TIME TOO. Having been the proud owner of the original vinyl version for years, it is nice to hear it... Read more
Published on 18 April 2010 by Mr. Simon Denny
PERMISSION TO REVIEW, SIR!
Your reviewer was lucky enough to see this show at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London with his parents but I have to admit I recall almost nothing of the occasion. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by P. J. Wallace
A Magical Find!
As a big fan of this programme and member in good standing of the Dad's Army Appreciation Society, I thought I had just about everything available. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by richievee
Dad's Army Original Cast Recording
Having received the full set of DVDs of Dad's Army, from my daughter and grandson for my 74th birthday, I saw thisDads ArmyCD in an email from Amazon, and never knew that they had... Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by D. Boulding
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