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24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
My original copy is wearing out, so I'm buying a second! Oct 10, 2000
By Annette Marcucilli
"annettemarc"
Was AMAZED at the Hines "official" review. I disagree vehemently. (His initial statement seems to indicate that he did NOT see the show ... Major Bummer for Mr. Hines, I'd say.)Saw the show in NYC in December, 1996 -- bought the CD in the theatre lobby on my way out, as I KNEW I had to own it. It's worn from use (by myself and by my 22 year old daughter). Yes, I own the original versions of many of the songs ... have a big collection which includes many CD's, tapes, and LP's (Yes, I'm THAT old...) of the Drifters, Coasters, and Ben E. King. I have loved all these songs since dancing to them at my high school sock-hops 30+ years back. Classics. What's not to like? I see no reason to make a comparison between the original artists' renditions, and the versions found on this album. I frankly find it absurd to judge artistic works (or various interpretations of the same works) as if they were in competition with one another. I receive just as much enjoyment from listening to the songs on "Smokey Joe's Cafe" as I do listening to the original artists' renditions. And this CD offers a compilation and variety that is hard to resist. I recommend this HEARTILY, whether or not you ever see the show.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
An incredible taste of the best songs ever written Jan 10, 2003
The combination of Leiber and Stoller is amazing. Together they created some of the best known hits of the 50s and 60s. Who could forget "Jailhouse Rock"? Along with "Jailhouse Rock" many other songs grace the stage in Smokey Joe's Cafe. Get this CD. It is one of the best Broadway musicals I have seen. The talent displayed by this cast is unparalled... even better than the original recording in some cases! I highly recommend this to ANYONE. Heck, I've been listening to it for 5 years... and I'm only 20!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
A 50s& 60s-Romantic&Energetic Collection Dec 17, 2001
By D. Nace
"CarbonSRT4"
I first heard the CD about 4 years ago and listened to it countless times. Then the road tour came to Olympia, WA, and I went to see it. What a pleasure it was to see it, the singers have great voices and just bring the music alive, making it enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed "Little Egypt", and "I'm a Woman..." I recommend this CD to anyone who loves listening to the good times of the 50s and 60s and anyone who has to the chance to see the performance, go and see it! You won't regret it :)
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
The show was even better Mar 31, 2004
By Dr R M. Siegfried
There was no book for the show. The songs, and their delivery by the cast is everything. And they deliver. The four guys who serve as a blues quartet harmonize like they've were singing together since high school. B. J. Crosby's "Hound Dog" doesn't just deliver power; there is plenty of attitude as well. The biggest problem is that some of it is delivered visually on stage and the soundtrack can't capture all of it. My biggest problem is limiting myself to a top 10 of the 38 songs.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Every song is wonderful! Sep 28, 1999
I saw this on Broadway last summer; it was fantastic with a capital F. The toe-tappingest, smilingest, most fun and fastest two hours I've spent in a long time. If you can't see the show, at least buy the CD. You won't regret it!
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