have the this version and the broadway cast version. this is i like better becuase the songs seem much more upbeat. loved the movie and this is a soundtrack to listen to while cleaning.
July 15, 2008The remastered version of the movie soundtrack is a must-have for Diana fans, Michael fans, Quincy fans, or anyone who needs to be simultaneously uplifted and entertained. Controversy over casting notwithstanding, Miss Ross delivers vocally on this CD. "Soon As I Get Home", "Be A Lion", "Believe In Yourself", and the masterpiece "Home" are among her most shining moments, and she blows away costars and choir alike on "A Brand New Day". Other highlights include Michael's haunting "You Can't Win", the rousing "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News", and Lena Horne's "Believe In Yourself". This CD is a worthy precursor to Diana's stunning "The Boss" album -- pick it up, and pick yourself up, and EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD!
April 19, 2008This movie was GREAT!!!! Each character played their part well.
Go Dorothy & the crew
March 24, 2008If you loved the movie, you'll love the soundtrack. Tracks are right from the film. You could actually play the soundtrack with the film and sing along... Not that I did that or anything.
February 15, 2008 |  | They Don't Make 'Em Like This Anymore! |  |
I don't get all the negative reviews for this soundtrack, or even the 1978 film version of the Broadway musical. I saw it when was 11 years old in the theater and LOVED it - sure it has a few flat moments, but I love the Sidney Lumet "old school" way of shooting dance sequences in long, continuous takes so you can, ahem, actually see them DANCE - I loved the urban NYC authentic locations, the subway pillar monsters, the motorcycle monkeys, the Tony Walton-designed gigantic sets, and that cool linoleum yellow brick road - hello, people?! Anyway back to the soundtrack CD abso-tutely brimming with brilliant 70s/disco/funk/soul gems from Q - Brand New Day (catch the intro vocals by the one & only, late & lamented Luther Vandross), Ain't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News (the late, great Mabel King), Ease On Down the Road (I bought of the 45 and wore that mutha out on my portable stereo as a kid!), Emerald City Sequence ("I wouldn't be caught dead...in RED!"), and esp the straight-up phonkey "Poppy Girls Theme" - plus who can forget Ms. Lena Horne turning it out on "Believe in Yourself" and finally Ms. Ross pouring her heart out (and shedding some real tears) on her own take of the finale "Home" - sure, she can't sing always on-key and as well as Stephanie Mills as the original Dorothy, but La Ross sells this song! I remember the gatefold deluxe LP (back in the day), and the cool 70s disco packaging - yup, they don't make 'em like they used to. But at least you can now cherish the CD/DVD!
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