Boy Friend, The (& Salad Days) - Original London Cast

Advantages: great voices can imagine being there
Disadvantages: some songs are cut short

...This is my second fave musical. The story is so gripping full of tradgedy, romance and a bit of humor. The opening to the show is always my favourite part along with kims nightmare. On the cd the track 'Kims Nightmare' is not in full it starts from half way through and is cut short at the end also which is a little but dissapointing. The way that the sound of the helicopter starts everything off at the begining of the cd the way it does in show is great. Starting off quite then gradually getting louder sounds awsome surround sound. It makes me feel like I'm there. The voices of the cast are powerful and portrays alot of what the character is feeling at that given time which made it easier for me to imagine it when I listened to it. The voice of Lea Salonga is so beautiful. It's soft and innocent with a bit of power when needed for her... Read review

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Advantages: Great music & performances. Fun & energetic
Disadvantages: Too much dialogue before/during tracks, which can become irritating

...'t seen the show it is a very good way of conveying relevant plot and events. The Return to the Forbidden Planet Original Cast Recording is a wonderful combination of classic rock and roll with a modern edge and a storyline that is easy to follow and enjoyable to listen to. I hope I've given you some idea of what this cast recording is like and that you've found it helpful. Below I will give a full list of the tracks on the CD and the cast, as I know a lot of people like to know those things! Tracks: # Wipe Out # It's A Man's World # Great Balls of Fire # Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood # Good Vibrations # Ain't Gonna Wash For A Week # I'm Gonna Change the World # Teenager In Love # Young Girl # She's Not There # All Shook Up # Gloria # Who's Sorry Now? # Tell Her # Robot Man # Shake Rattle and Roll # Go Now... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Good historical recording
Disadvantages: Would be better with today's transfer technology

...A sympathetic collection of one of the most significant musicals of the Great War era. Very interesting for music historians and those seeking wartime nostalgia. "The Bing Boys are Here" was a comedy musical revue with a varying programme of songs. It opened on the 19th April 1916. The story was light hearted and provided a welcome entertainment for the troops on leave as well as the general population. It reflected the hope for the future in one of the darkest periods of the Twentieth Century - the story centering around the two brothers Bing leaving home and heading towards the City to seek their fortunes. Unfortunately doesn't include one of the most famous standards - probably the only one still sung today: "Let the Great Big World Keep Turning" Perhaps a better attempt at transferring the original recordings to digital... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful