Color Purple tracks... listen to two tracks!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:28pm

I received an email from playbill.com, and I know there are some folk who are really excited for Color Purple, and I wanted to share this, in case you haven't heard these two tracks yet.

Have fun listening! [FYI: the two songs are... Push Da Button (Shug)AND The Color Purple (Celie)]
--korenglish

The two tracks

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:33pm

Yep, this was posted a couple days ago. Love the songs.

[PerforMeg]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:34pm

Thanks! So fun! I feel like this is going to be incredible.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:34pm

sorry... I didn't realized it had been already posted. I hadn't seen it.

I should have searched
--korenglish

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:35pm

No big deal, just letting you know.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:40pm

thanks

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 6:49pm

They're okay, I guess. I like Push Da Button, and Color Purple started off good, but I don't like the little drum beat in the background - sounds cheesy. I mean I woudln't run out to get the OBC, but id go see the show.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 7:29pm

I didn't see the previous post, so thanks for this!

I really enjoyed the two songs - very hard to compete with Quincy Jones' film soundtrack and tunes - particularly La Chanze's vocals on Color Purple.

I'm really looking forward to this show!

[BwayLeadman]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 10:46pm

"Push Da Button" sounds like something Tina Turner might sing. LOL. Fun. Thanks for the post. : )

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 10:48pm

Checked them out too! I like the title song. I think it'll be very emotional to see it performed live. Just listening to the track gives me goosebumps! :)

~Rosalynn

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 11:14pm

Am I the only one who thinks these are 2 of the most generic songs in recent memory? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

[musiclover]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 11:23pm

I think you might be. The score is innovative and reflects the variety of musical styles: blues, gospel, ragtime, jazz, that were part of our American heritage during the time The Color Purple's story takes place.
The music from this show is both memorable and wonderful. Push Da Button is like a classic Bessie Smith number.


Updated On: 9/2/05 at 11:23 PM

[rclocalz]

Posted: 9/2/05 at 11:31pm

mmmmmm, this music is tasty. I could have a whole dinner of this music. Can't wait for the show.

[apdarcey]

Posted: 9/3/05 at 2:18am

my dear kore, i didn't see the other post either so thank you so much for this. as for bobby, i don't know how you can describe these songs as generic. i'm so excited for this show!

[aegeusrocks]

Posted: 9/3/05 at 2:19am

Thanks much kore, I just adore both of these, especially the title song. Ap, my fellow CP defender, this just makes me even more excited for the opening!

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 9/3/05 at 3:04am

yeah, i really dont find them generic at all. They rather easy on the ears and her vocals are great. I can't wait to see how this show does. I Think its going to be a very emotional show. Its not as generic as say...In my life.

[LouieLovesTheater]

Posted: 9/7/05 at 11:17pm

Who is singing the Shug song??? And yes, it's a very old-school Tina Turner sounding song.

[apdarcey]

Posted: 9/7/05 at 11:28pm

but that's the character!

[LaVieBoheme2]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 12:10am

I like them. I'm really interested in the show now.

[fiesta1]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 11:21am

I too like "The Color Purple" track (more so that the Shug number). It's very much a 'clap-along, tap-along' number. Expect it to be reprised for the company bows (imagine the audience on their feet, swaying, and clapping to the beat). Very church-like.

I fortunately saw the show when I was in business in Atlanta last October. I'm looking forward to the show coming to NY -- and agree that LaChanze is a talent that should be in more shows on Broadway. The Atlanta production was heartwarming albeit uneven (I hope they changed a few numbers -- Miss Celie's Pants did nothing for me and the show needed better choreography). It had the hallmarks of being a popular show -- especially in bringing a diverse audience to NY theatre. The Atlanta production was very accessible too (unlike Caroline or many Sondheim productions).

[best12bars]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 11:26am

You said it, BobbyBubby! I'm not impressed with these songs at all. Pop fluff, and not right for the period or the emotions in the story. Much as I love LaChanze (she blew me away in "Ragtime"), and I would love for her to have a leading role in a hit show...

...my hunch is that this ain't it.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 12:48pm

"Who is singing the Shug song???"

I am assuming it is Adrienne Lenox from the original cast, but not sure. Pretty dirty song!

"The Color Purple" is definitely growing on me the more I hear it.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 12:49pm

I've been looking forward to this because I love the movie so much - but I have to say, I'm not the least bit impressed by those two songs - they leave me wondering if the rest will be as lame. I hope not. We need a good new show in the Boards!

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 12:49pm

I've been looking forward to this because I love the movie so much - but I have to say, I'm not the least bit impressed by those two songs - they leave me wondering if the rest will be as lame. I hope not. We need a good new show in the Boards!