Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?

[AndrewClay]

Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#0

Posted: 6/14/03 at 1:21pm

Does anybody have a recommandation on which of the various releases is best?

Thanks,

Andrew

[Deannaizme]

re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#1

Posted: 6/14/03 at 1:39pm

I have 2 versions -- the movie, and the revival cast with Bebe Neuwirth and Ann Reinking. I like the "All that Jazz" on the movie soundtrack better, but I like the rest of the other better. I'm still looking for an OBC of Chicago.

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[ChrisLovesShows]

re: re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#2

Posted: 6/14/03 at 1:53pm

I recommend the 1998 London recording. It is the most complete recording and it DOESN'T have the singing of Anne Reinking which...um...could be better, let's say.

Deannaizme: The OBC with Chita and Gwen is still in print. You can buy it on Amazon if you can't find it at your record store.

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[AndrewClay]

re: re: re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#3

Posted: 6/16/03 at 8:46am

Two different opinions - any others?

Andrew

[broadwayguy2]

re: re: re: re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#4

Posted: 6/16/03 at 9:10am

I think CJR would be a good one t answer this. Where is she when you want her??

[CJR]

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Posted: 6/16/03 at 9:22am

HAHHAHA I'm here.. I spent the weekend in the city so I've been kinda scarce the past few days.. Umm let's see. Well I have all the CD's but I'd have to say my pick for favorite isn't technically one you can buy, so yeah. lol

I like each individually. I like the 1975 (which I believe I got at a local Tower Records) for Chita and Gwen, I like the revival for Ann (Reinking), I like London because it has all the "small" parts in the show not included on the revival CD (ie: Roxie Monologue, Act One Finale), I like the movie soundtrack because of "I Move On" and the fact that while the songs are all the same they have (at least to me) a very different feel to the. And of course, I love the Argentina CD because nothing spells fun like Chicago in Spanish

I dunno that this helps you at all... but that's my take on each of them...

y siga el jazz...

CJR

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Updated On: 6/16/03 at 09:22 AM

[broadwayguy2]

re: re: re: re: re: re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#6

Posted: 6/16/03 at 9:23am

Isn't she nice and helpfull?? I think we should keep her.

[CJR]

re: re: re: re: re: re: re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#7

Posted: 6/16/03 at 9:24am

Awwwwwee Thanks. I try!

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[jakebloke]

re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#8

Posted: 6/16/03 at 9:55am

Love the London Cast....Ruthie Henshall is great.

[orion59]

re: re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#9

Posted: 6/16/03 at 10:10am

I love both the original cast recording with Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera and the Bway revival with Ann Reinking and Bebe Newirth. I have not heard the entire London cast recording so i can't comment on that one.

The movie soundtrack is ok but seems to lack something. Can't quite put my finger on what that is. Maybe it's that the orchestrations sound too Hollywood as does much of the vocal. I would suggest you listen to al three and decide which you prefer. Large music stores are now able to offer customers the opportunity to sample anything they have in stock. Of course, you could do as I did....get all three recordings

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[LifeOnStage]

re: re: re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#10

Posted: 6/16/03 at 10:59am

I have both the Broadway revival cast and the movie soundtrack to Chicago. I like them both for various reasons (the two instrumental pieces on the movie CD and Marcia Lewis's and D. Sabella's songs on the revival CD).

[Unknown User]

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Posted: 6/16/03 at 2:33pm

I say the London Cast. Ruthie Henshall is drop dead phenomenal.
Ute Lemper is amazing. Mama Morton belts and tears up that song like you've never heard it. And Billy Flynn's a favorite too!

But Chita's 1975 cast recording is leagendary as well. Gwen Verdon is a legend herself, but unfortunately her voice wasn't ever strong. Chita's "When Velma Takes the Stand" and "All That Jazz" are superior, and almost unmatched. "A Little Bit of Good" is absolutely the best rendition. You CANNOT tell it's a man.

i HATE, repeat HATE the new Broadway cast, it's so damn boring compared to the others.

My opinion though :)

[AndrewClay]

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Posted: 6/16/03 at 2:47pm

Well - you have all confused me even more. I just ordered the London cast, and the movie cast and I will go from there!

Thanks guys!

Andrew

[Unknown User]

re: re: re: re: re: re: Chicago CD - Which One to Buy?#13

Posted: 6/16/03 at 8:50pm

Andrew...do yourself a favor and buy the OBC with Verdon and Rivera. Tastes may change but on Broadway there has yet to be a revival since 1960 that has improved the original cast.
The OBC is beyond expectations and the only thing to recommend the recent Encores! revival which transferred to Broadway is the "Honey Rag" which was not recorded on the OBC.

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[alterego]

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Posted: 6/16/03 at 11:37pm

I'd say get the original first (Verdon & Rivera). It is by those who created the mould for all others to follow and adapt. Then look at the revivals and movie for the extra bits.

[musicaltheatreman]

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Posted: 6/17/03 at 12:08am

i think ruthie is the best roxie i have heard!!! all of the roxies sound weak. i loooooove the way ruthie belts the end of funny honey!!!! and all of her other songs!!! and i cant decied between chita and bebe