DiscoCrows said: "Even if the score itself is mediocre, I give MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR props to the producers of this album for letting them include the overture, various dance breaks and dialogue sequences, and etc. I really wish we got more of that on today’s cast albums..."
Yazbek is known for his zippy overtures. Each of his scores have a unique one. There's no way it wouldn't be recorded for Tootsie, but I agree, kudos for including so much dialogue.