Best Anything Goes Recording?

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 9:29pm

There are quite a few out there, so I thought I'd ask for recommendations.

[jv92]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 9:34pm

I really enjoy the 1987 LTC revival recording with Patti LuPone, but 1962 Off-Broadway one is enjoyable too.

[Amneris]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 9:36pm

I definately 2nd Patti's version. It's so much more upbeat and fun.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 9:40pm

I do like the performances and some of the song inclusions in the 1962 version, but those orchestrations are so graceless.

HONK BLATT!
"You're the top!"
BEEP DEEP BA DONK THUNK BRAAP!
"You're the Coliseum!" etc.

[jewishboy]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 9:50pm

Yeah, I guess Patti's overalli is the best way to go.

[misschung]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 9:52pm

lol, so true Smaxie.

I think Patti's version is probably the best I've heard, if you're a fan of her voice.

[keatonbynumbers]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 10:34pm

Smaxie, that's SCARILY accurate.

I'm partial to the 1988 (1987? Whatever) with Patti recording, but the studio cast from 1988 (the one with Kim Criswell) is definitely, definitely worth having.

Also, I may be lying about the year, I don't know if it's 1988.

[misschung]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 10:36pm

Yeah, it's 1988. The studio cast is okay, but I prefer the orchestrations on the '88 revival

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 10:41pm

Another vote for Patti!

[masterthes]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 10:52pm

Another nod to the one with Patti

[umgeoboy]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 10:53pm

Ok I'm going to be different. I definitely vote against the Patti recording. She does not clearly sing any of the words and it is a big mush. If you like clever Cole Porter lyrics, which I am a huge fan, this is not the best recording for you. If you like pretty music then yeah teh orchestrations are better. I still go with the original offbroadway cast recording!

[Smaxie]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 11:05pm

Simple option for those that want the better arrangements of the '87 revival, but without Patti Lupone. Buy the '89 London revival, which has Howard McGillin and Elaine Paige, singing all of her consonants.

Updated On: 10/15/07 at 11:05 PM

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 11:09pm

Definitely the revival recording with Patti LuPone or the 2003 London recording with John Barrowman. Both are must haves. The London version also includes the additional song "There'll Always Be a Lady Fair".

[jsg03jd]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 11:12pm

I really like the Elaine Paige version. She has a sweeter sounding belt than Patti LuPone's.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 10/14/07 at 11:58pm

Thank you all. I've been meaning to get a recording for awhile, but I had no idea there were so many to choose from until I searched on Amazon.

[uhkthxbye2]

Posted: 10/15/07 at 12:48am

The 60s version will always hold a special place in my heart because it was the first show I was ever in, so I may be biased, but I'm casting a vote for that one.

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:23am

The EMI re-creation of the original 1934 version has wonderful orchestartions, but since no one does the show using that script and score if you are looking for a recording that documents the production you have seen or done this isn't for you. Also some of the singers are too much voice (Von Stade) or too little (Gilford).

Epic's 1962 cast documents the revised version done off-Broadway and the standard performing edition in use for community theatres. It sounds very thin, however, and the singers are shrill.

The 1987 (October 19, 1987 it opened) Patti LuPone version is another revision and has a full Broadway-style orchestration. If you can't take Patti LuPone the exact same program was recorded in London with Elaine Paige. I enjoy both of these vesrions.

The recent London revival with John Barrowman is essentially the 1987 version.

Avoid the DRG/studio cast version with Mary Martin, it's deadly dull. The film soundtrack with Bing Crosby (on Decca) has nothing to do with the stage show except for 5 of its 9 songs.

[alxscrz2]

Posted: 10/15/07 at 6:31am

Get the Patti Lupone version. Its perfect :) u should also see her 'singing anything' goes on broadway's lost treasures 2. After seeing that performance , I rushed out and bought the recording

[alterego]

Posted: 10/15/07 at 8:47am

I too recommend the Elaine Paige version. This uses a larger orchestra than was used at the Lincoln Center.

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 10/15/07 at 10:37am

I've always loved this show. If you're only going to go with one, I recommend the LTC version from 1988. I notice that others feel the same way, but refer to it as the "Patti Lupone" version. Howard McGillan is fantastic (listen to his All Through the Night -- has anyone ever done a better job?) and the others are just as they should be. Just the overture alone is worth the price of admission, with the real Cole Porter segueing into the title song. One of my favorite show albums of all time.

[Norma D]

Posted: 10/15/07 at 10:50am

The 1989 London recording with Elaine Paige is my favorite. I prefer her voice to Patti's especially for the song "Anything Goes."