Blood Brothers [1995 London Cast] - Soundtrack

First performed in 1981 by the Merseyside Young People's Theatre Company, Blood Brothers tells the story of Michael Johnson and Edward Lyons. Mrs Johnson is a single mother, struggling to find work and feed her children. When she discovers she is carrying twins, she doesn't know how she can afford them. Mrs Lyons can't have children and offers to take one of the twins and raise him as her own. The two make a pact on the Bible. At the age of seven, Mickey and Eddie first meet each other and decide to be Blood Brothers. The story follows their lives as they grow up, Eddie going to university and ... more

Immediately after you've seen this musical perfromed at the theatre, this soundtrack becomes a must have! The soundtrack to this musical is flawlessly written and truly captures the emotions displayed on the stage. This probably wouldn't be a good buy if you have never seen the musical and its impact on you, as the listener, would be greatly reduced as you can't associate it with the stage performance. The songs on the soundtrack are very varied in style and approach, reflecting the various ages of Mickey and Eddie throughout the musical. From there childhood as naughty, cheeky seven year olds ... more