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South Pacific [Original recording reissued] [Original recording remastered] [Soundtrack]

~ Mitzi Gaynor, Giorgio Tozzi, Rodgers & Hammerstein, South Pacific (Related Recordings)
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  • Audio CD (6 Nov 2000)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
  • Label: RCA
  • ASIN: B00004ZDXK
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,845 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. South Pacific Overture
2. Dites Moi
3. Cock Eyed Optimist
4. Twin Soliloquies
5. Some Enchanted Evening
6. Bloody Mary
7. My Girl Back Home
8. There Is Nothing Like A Dame
9. Bali Ha'i
10. I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
11. I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy
12. Younger Than Springtime
13. Happy Talk
14. Honey Bun
15. Carefully Taught
16. This Nearly Was Mine
17. Finale

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Whatever your general musical preferences may be, this enchanting handful of all time singalong hits is bound to put a smile on your face, whether it's a modernist ironic smirk or a nostalgic simper in reminiscence of the time when men were men and women were women (and Pacific women, especially Pacific women ...) One or two other recordings of the South Pacific stage version are competing on the market, but they are profoundly outdone by these 1958 film sessions in documenting the original, warm-hearted vinyl vitality of the classic wartime romance. The movie deservedly won an Academy Award for achievements in sound, and truly in the Rodgers and Hammerstein spirit, the close-mic mono feel and atmosphere of the 20th Century-Fox studios is retained on the remastered CD version. A virtual gold mine for showstopper-hunters in all walks of musical life, this feel-good celebration of naive optimism and romance is an all time best buy. Younger film scorers "sample" at leisure from Richard Rodgers' lush string arrangements, top DJs have been known to stick the "Bali Ha'i" flourishes in the mix on the dance floor, and "Younger Than Springtime" and "Some Enchanted Evening" never leave the repertoire of the great stage show singers. South Pacific is quite simply, a classic. --Yngvil V.G.


Amazon.co.uk Review

Released to massive acclaim and a Pulitzer Prize in 1949, this has remained one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's all-time revered musicals (closely following--chronologically and favourably--both Oklahoma! and Carousel). It took nearly a decade to reach the silver screen, but audiences seemed to appreciate it and this album all the more. There have been several releases of the material before, but this is the Oscar-nominated film soundtrack, carefully overseen for CD-quality playback. It's sometimes amazing to be reminded just how many popular ditties can belong to one production. Now, with no fear of crackle or hiss, you can sing along to the immortal greats: "Some Enchanted Evening", "There is Nothin' Like a Dame", "Bali Ha'i", "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" and "Happy Talk". They are all backed by some tremendous underscore conducted by Golden-Age wonder Alfred Newman. The Overture makes for a high-spirited introduction to the idyllic world of Nelly, Emile, Lt Cable, and Liat. --Paul Tonks

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are trying to capture the magic of the 1958 movie, 17 Jul 2004
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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Original play recordings will always win out for the people that saw it. However I grew up with this movie and there is no other version for me. I have visions of the people and the story as the different song comes up. It was the lyrics to "Some Enchanted Evening" that actually convinced me to get married. And even today I find my self singing "Younger Than Springtime" to my wife. However I do not look it. I even did a review of the movie the day that Ray Walston ...Luther Billis died. [South Pacific (1958) ASIN: 6305283362]. I will mot go through all the songs on this album. Just if you pick one album this is it. And if you like other versions then you should still add this to the collection for contrast.

One day you will want to make this your own.

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6 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars great music in a poor movie, 3 Jul 2002
the movies only good parts are his songs- therefore, the best way to enjoy the film is with this really good CD. the songs are performed very well (except for one role) and the orchestra sounds lovely. R&H neer sounded as good. try also the NT london revival.
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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL SOUDTRACK!!, 2 April 2008
By C. Bellegarrigue "COBRABRAVA" (El Salvador) - See all my reviews
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Uno de los discos mas bellos de los alegres años de la comedia musical de Hollywood, este fue el primer disco en superar el millon de copias vendidas en el Reino Unido, ¡y con cuanta razon! la hermosa historia de un romance en las islas de polinesia en tiempos de la segunda guerra mundial (los combates de EEUU vrs. japon) y un elenco increible de actores que nos hacen desear estar aunque sea uno minutos frente a los maravillosos paisajes de las Islas del Sur. Una gran obra de Rodgers y Hammerstein, los mismos autores de la galardonada "The Sound Of Music".
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