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The artist known as `the first lady of British musical theatre' returns with a collection of songs from the shows; shows which were voted the nation's most popular by listeners to her Sunday Radio 2 programme. Elaine Paige is one of the great West End theatre stars and has appeared in many of the musicals featured on this album, most notably Evita (here, Elaine gets to sing `You Must Love Me', which was specially written for Alan Parker's film version of the show - so despite starring in the original West End version, Elaine has never before recorded it), Chess, Grease and Sunset Boulevard. In addition to these, Elaine has brought her own classy style to songs from modern blockbuster shows including Les Misérables and Phantom Of The Opera, as well as classic shows such as The Sound Of Music, West Side Story, Oliver! and Carousel. Great performances of songs from the greatest shows make this the perfect album for musical fans.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
At first glance I did not get too excited at the track listing of this new recording. It seemed mainly to be songs that have been recorded a hundred times before, and it almost seemed that I must have old CDs with Elaine Paige singing the same songs. Well, I was wrong. These are all new recordings with Elaine in fine voice.The arrangements are fresh and modern while paying respect to the originals. It really brings musical theatre to the 21st century. If like me you have some doubts, dont hesitate.......buy this cd!.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Elaine Paige does such a wonderful job on these songs. I appreciate her understated, GORGEOUS version of "Bring Him Home" most of all, with "You Must Love Me" and "Someone Else's Story" coming in as close seconds. Elaine's voice is rich and her interpretations are more subtle on this collection than on previous CDs, reminiscent of recent recordings by Barbra Streisand in demonstrating how a fine voice ages with time. Terrific.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This CD is effective in showcasing Elaine Paige's deftness of touch when it comes to musical theatre, although her usually powerhouse vocals take a back seat to a softer approach than one might expect based on previous output.
As well as popular classics such as "All I Ask Of You" and "Something's Coming", she tackles some interesting rarities for the first time - notably "Someone Else's Story" which was written for the Broadway version of Chess (and didn't appear the UK version in which she starred) and "You Must Love Me" from Alan Parker's film of Evita (Paige created the role on the West End Stage some twenty years earlier). These last two numbers will thrill her fans, and will no doubt earn her some new ones along the way.
Although the CD could do with some more upbeat numbers to balance out the ballads, and the production on some numbers feels a bit "lite" ("Hopelessly Devoted To You" falls far short of the towering heights of Olivia Newton-John's torchy original, and the overtly 'pop' production on "Edelweiss" would have the Von Trapp Family Singers spinning in their graves) the collection is, overall, very satisfying - particularly in its original and interesting choice of material.
Good stuff - which would have been even better had a richer orchestration been in evidence, along with a more confident approach taken to Ms. Paige's vocals - both by the singer and producer!
Nonetheless - it's good to have her back making new music.
As well as popular classics such as "All I Ask Of You" and "Something's Coming", she tackles some interesting rarities for the first time - notably "Someone Else's Story" which was written for the Broadway version of Chess (and didn't appear the UK version in which she starred) and "You Must Love Me" from Alan Parker's film of Evita (Paige created the role on the West End Stage some twenty years earlier). These last two numbers will thrill her fans, and will no doubt earn her some new ones along the way.
Although the CD could do with some more upbeat numbers to balance out the ballads, and the production on some numbers feels a bit "lite" ("Hopelessly Devoted To You" falls far short of the towering heights of Olivia Newton-John's torchy original, and the overtly 'pop' production on "Edelweiss" would have the Von Trapp Family Singers spinning in their graves) the collection is, overall, very satisfying - particularly in its original and interesting choice of material.
Good stuff - which would have been even better had a richer orchestration been in evidence, along with a more confident approach taken to Ms. Paige's vocals - both by the singer and producer!
Nonetheless - it's good to have her back making new music.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
absolutely fabulous
having recently seen elaine paige it is great to kick back and listen to these songs again and again
Published on 24 Mar 2009 by Mrs. Irene Cunningham
UNFORTUNATELY, DULL AND VOID...
Few people would deny Elaine Paige's multiple talents: she has been West End's leading lady for more than 30 years, creating and playing many memorable roles: Evita, Grizabella in... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2006 by Marijan Bosnar
Essentially Enchanting
It's very easy to see why Elaine Paige is classed as Britain's first lady of musical theatre when you listen to this album because every track is a gem. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2006 by Celestraldreamer
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