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Track Listings
| 1. Overture - Orchestra |
| 2. Strike, Strike, Strike (Feat. Female Ensemble) - Sally Wilfert, Berthe Austin, Bebecca Luker |
| 3. You're Mighty Lucky - Danny Burstein & Rebecca Luker |
| 4. Virginia - Sally Jean Ford & Ensemble |
| 5. Someone Believes in You - Philip Chaffin, Jason Graae, Sara Jean Ford & Berthe Aust |
| 6. The Jijibo - Sally Wilfert & Jason Graae |
| 7. "Sam and Joyce Scheme" - Bethe Austin, Rebecca Luker, Philip Chassin, Danny Burst |
| 8. Our Little Kitchenette - Rebecca Luker & Philip Chaffin |
| 9. Finale Act 1 - Various Performers |
| 10. Quite a Party - Various Performers |
| 11. Under a One-man Top - Jason Graae & Sally Wilfer |
| 12. Flirtation Ballet - Sara Jean Ford, Bethe Austin & Ensemble |
| 13. "Joyce and May Scheme" - Rebecca Luker, Sally Wilfert, Philip Chaffin, Jason Graae |
| 14. Matrimonial Handicap - Rebecca Luker, Sally Wilfert, Philip Chaffin, Jason Graae |
| 15. Just Supposing - Philip Chaffin & Sara Jean Ford |
| 16. Hey! Hey! Let 'Er Go! - Jason Graae & Ensemble |
| 17. Finale Ultimo - Danny Burstein, Sally Wilfert & Bethe Austin |
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Unmistakably Gershwin
1 Jun 2012
By William S. Oser
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sweet Little Devil did not contain any songs that would become Gershwin standards, but don't let that slow you down, run to the "buy with one click" button. Every song has the unmistakably Gershwin rhythmic vitality. Think about such tunes as "Figgity Feet" from Oh Kay or "Fascinating Rhythm" from Lady be Good, they make you want to get up out of your chair and move around. Well the entire score of Sweet Little Devil has that same quality. Highlights include "The Jijibo", "Your Mighty Lucky" (did this preclude all of Irving Berlin's better known contrapuntal songs such as "You're Just in Love"? In other words did Irving learn how from this Gershwin song?,
"Virginia" and "Matrimonial Handicap."
All of the performances are simply wonderful, but special mention must be made of Sara Jean Ford and her obligatos in "Virginia."
I would never try to steer people away from the recreations of Gershwins best known shows such as Lady Be Good, Of Thee I Sing/Let Em Eat Cake, Oh Kay, and Strike Up the Band, but I have been totally delighted by the discoveries such as this one and Tip Toes coupled with Tell Me More. Gershwin is such a great composer that lesser stuff is still a major discovery.
"Virginia" and "Matrimonial Handicap."
All of the performances are simply wonderful, but special mention must be made of Sara Jean Ford and her obligatos in "Virginia."
I would never try to steer people away from the recreations of Gershwins best known shows such as Lady Be Good, Of Thee I Sing/Let Em Eat Cake, Oh Kay, and Strike Up the Band, but I have been totally delighted by the discoveries such as this one and Tip Toes coupled with Tell Me More. Gershwin is such a great composer that lesser stuff is still a major discovery.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Marvelous Addition to Early Gershwin
27 May 2012
By E. C Goodstein
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Format:Audio CD
A very nice project, and very welcome to hear. This show may not be the most important Gershwin ever. But this is a very fine recording with excellent performances from all concerned, impressive arrangements. and there's some sparkling, impressive music that shows the composer's ability on the 'verge' of creating 'Rhapsody in Blue' and other classics.
And it also shows his ability and distinction with the kind of fare that Irving Berlin or Jerome Kern were doing too early '20's. So it's a nice addition to that 'early
musical' style and also aptly demonstrates Buddy De Sylva's lyrical ability. If the songs are lighter perhaps than those GG would write with
Ira, they also have their own impudent and amusing style. Very nice liner notes about the early Gershwin years, the story around the creation of
the musical, and some facts about the now-forgotten star, Constance Binney. In some respects, this show is almost an early precursor of other
'New York character' musicals like the much later Guys and Dolls, so impressive that way too. I think this would appeal to anyone who likes Gershwin,
'20's/early '30's musicals, or just wants to hear what some of the best theatrical voices around today can do with older Broadway fare.
And it also shows his ability and distinction with the kind of fare that Irving Berlin or Jerome Kern were doing too early '20's. So it's a nice addition to that 'early
musical' style and also aptly demonstrates Buddy De Sylva's lyrical ability. If the songs are lighter perhaps than those GG would write with
Ira, they also have their own impudent and amusing style. Very nice liner notes about the early Gershwin years, the story around the creation of
the musical, and some facts about the now-forgotten star, Constance Binney. In some respects, this show is almost an early precursor of other
'New York character' musicals like the much later Guys and Dolls, so impressive that way too. I think this would appeal to anyone who likes Gershwin,
'20's/early '30's musicals, or just wants to hear what some of the best theatrical voices around today can do with older Broadway fare.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful
15 Jun 2012
By New Yorker
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Although Sweet Little Devil's score is arguably not on the level of the other
Gershwin scores of the twenties that have been recorded, it's quite tuneful and
boasts some really clever lyrics. The main thing is the record label's presentation,
with helpful liner notes and, as always, a winning performance. Great conducting,
very personable cast. I did have a little trouble distinguishing some of the women's
voices; suddenly, everybody was sounding like Rebecca Luker. But the show just
flies by with that ever rarer quality, charm. I love the way Jason Graae does a
little "brrr" shiver the second time he sings the word "cold" in "Matrimonial
Handicap." Those who love musicals can't go wrong with this one.
Gershwin scores of the twenties that have been recorded, it's quite tuneful and
boasts some really clever lyrics. The main thing is the record label's presentation,
with helpful liner notes and, as always, a winning performance. Great conducting,
very personable cast. I did have a little trouble distinguishing some of the women's
voices; suddenly, everybody was sounding like Rebecca Luker. But the show just
flies by with that ever rarer quality, charm. I love the way Jason Graae does a
little "brrr" shiver the second time he sings the word "cold" in "Matrimonial
Handicap." Those who love musicals can't go wrong with this one.
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