ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#1
Posted: 10/28/22 at 10:51am
Releases March 17 digitally, physically, and on vinyl! Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe
Here's a first listen of Casey Likes (William Miller) and the company performing "No Friends":
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#2
Posted: 10/28/22 at 11:12am
That seems like a long time to wait, considering it opens next week.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/13
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#3
Posted: 10/28/22 at 11:22am
I like it - it's going to be hard for the new songs to compete with the amazing songs in the film.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#4
Posted: 10/28/22 at 11:25am
Some cast albums recently have been recorded and released with a quick turnaround so five months does seem like a bit of a wait since we know post production doesn’t generally take that long. There must be a reason they want to drop the album in March.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#5
Posted: 10/28/22 at 11:31am
BETTY22 said: "I like it - it's going to be hard for the new songs to compete with the amazing songs in the film."
One of the reasons I am on the fence on going to see this is because I am a huge fan of the film and its music that I am apprehensive of seeing it told devoid of any of the original music used.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#6
Posted: 10/29/22 at 11:56am
Carlos, two songs are in tact. "Tiny Dancer" actually sounds better because it's not a sing a long, it's professional singers beautifully singing. And "The Wind" is sung gorgeously by Solea who has one of most thrilling, ethereal voices I've ever heard. It's worth seeing just for her. Trust.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#7
Posted: 10/29/22 at 12:02pm
This song perfectly sums up what the experience was like for me. Competent, but boring as heck. I can't think of a musical in recent memory where I was so bored.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#8
Posted: 10/29/22 at 1:05pm
I’m always a bit confused when shows choose to wait so long after opening to release their cast albums. In todays world, a cast album has to be one of the most effective marketing tools in getting people interested in a show, so I would assume they would want to get them out as quickly as possible.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#9
Posted: 10/29/22 at 2:25pm
I think The Music Man waited so long to release their cast recording so as many people as possible could see it. Unfortunately, more shows will follow this formula. I thought March 17th was a typo, it seems ridiculous.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#10
Posted: 10/29/22 at 2:45pm
I can understand Music Man not having to rush to get it out, as there was plenty of hype around the show just by virtue of Hugh & Sutton's name recognition. Plus, with it being a revival, almost everyone knows the music by now. Almost Famous, on the other hand, would be a show that I suspect could only benefit by getting a cast album out as soon as possible.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#11
Posted: 10/29/22 at 2:45pm
Jordan Catalano certainly wasn't wrong about the late '60s to early '70s vibes. The first two chords of the song they just released are literally the first two chords of "Rocket Man."
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#12
Posted: 10/29/22 at 3:00pm
Everyone has said that. Shockingly, he isn't the Messiah of BWW. Thank God.
Also, everyone who has seen or even heard of the movie know it's about that music era. Not a mystery, Brah.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#13
Posted: 10/29/22 at 3:17pm
Sutton Ross said: "Everyone has said that. Shockingly, he isn't the Messiah of BWW. Thank God.
Also, everyone who has seen or even heard of the movie know it's about that music era. Not a mystery, Brah."
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#14
Posted: 3/3/23 at 12:14pm
Listen: '1973' From ALMOST FAMOUS; Cast Recording to Be Released Next Month
Album release delayed to April 21st.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#15
Posted: 3/3/23 at 4:11pm
The digital release will have two more tracks than the CD.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#16
Posted: 3/3/23 at 4:17pm
The vinyl release date has also been pushed back, to May 19.
Track listing:
- ACT I
- 1. 1973
- 2. Who Are You With?
- 3. Ramble On
- 4. Fever Dog
- 5. Morocco
- 6. It's All Happening
- 7. Everybody's Coming Together
- 8. The Night-Time Sky's Got Nothing on You
- 9. No Friends
- 10. Simple Man
- 11. Something Real
- 12. Tiny Dancer
- ACT II
- 13. Stick Around
- 14. Elaine's Lecture
- 15. It Ain't Easy / It's All Happening (Reprise)
- 16. Listen to Me
- 17. The Wind
- 18. Lost in New York City / River
- 19. The Real World
- 20. Goodbye / New Day Coming
- 21. Finale: Everybody's Coming Together (Reprise)
- 22. Fever Dog Bows
- 23. He Knows Too Little (And I Know Too Much) (Bonus Track)
- 24. Anything's Possible (Bonus Track)
*Tracks 10 and 24 will not be included on the physical release*
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#17
Posted: 3/24/23 at 3:35pm
It seems like they've been quietly dropping tracks for this, as The Real World came out today but I don't think I saw a press release or anything.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#18
Posted: 4/7/23 at 1:36pm
The company performing “Fever Dog Bows”:
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#19
Posted: 4/20/23 at 12:05pm
Calling all Band-Aids… digital and physical release is tomorrow!
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#20
Posted: 4/21/23 at 12:01am
The full album is finally out! Who's listening?
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#21
Posted: 4/21/23 at 1:31am
The album sounds crisp and clear. The vocal pyrotechnics are impressive. I didn’t get to see the show but I love the film and I love this score so I’ll be forever scratching my head why this didn’t catch on with audiences.
Broadway Star Joined: 7/25/11
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#22
Posted: 4/21/23 at 2:28am
Wasn't the biggest fan of the show itself but I found the score absolutely ravishing. And this cast glorious. Their voices are incredible and this album has something that I feel most (not all) contemporary cast albums have: the cast sounding absolutely in love with what they are singing. I can feel their energy, love and passion for the music, the story, and for each other literally pouring through their performances. I will be having this on repeat many a summer night.
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#23
Posted: 4/21/23 at 4:41am
I didn't love the show when I saw it (maybe because I didn't love the movie?), but I remember thinking "1973" was one of the best opening numbers I had heard in years, and that the vocal talent on stage was great. I stand by it, having had the chance to listen to it again on the cast album (though yes, I know I'm a bit late given that track dropped ages ago).
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#24
Posted: 4/21/23 at 12:03pm
Loved the show, loving the album!
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread#25
Posted: 4/21/23 at 1:20pm
It’s a gorgeous album for a now forgotten show for most people. Bummer.
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