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FROM BROADWAY TO BEVERLY HILLS
West Side Story (1960 Film Score) Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, Marni Nixon / Audio CD / $
Classic score by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Brigadoon 1991 London Studio Cast / Audio CD / $
Generous samples, including Almost Like Being in Love and a full minute of I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean.
Finian's Rainbow Original Broadway cast / Audio CD / $
Thee is a nice excerpt from Old Devil Moon.
The King and I Yul Brynner, Marni Nixon, Rita Moreno / Audio CD / $
If you need some courage, you should enjoy I Whistle a Happy Tune.
Kiss Me, Kate Various artists and productions / Audio CD / $
The best excerpt here is Another Op'nin; Another Show.
Man of La Mancha Richard Kiley / Audio CD / $
There is an excerpt of the theme song.
The Music Man Robert Preston, Shirley Jones / Audio CD / $
The excerpts aren't of the best parts, but they will remind you of the movie.
My Fair Lady Julie Andrews, Rex Harrison / Audio CD / $
Julie is the real thing when she asks, Wouldn't It Be Loverly?
Oklahoma! Original 1943 Broadway Cast / Audio CD / $
Called the first of the modern American musicals, with music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein III. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning is sure to put you in the right mood.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Jane Powell, Howard Keel / Audio CD / $
Enjoy Jane Powell singing Wonderful, Wonderful Day.
Singin' in the Rain Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor / Audio CD / $
The best of the excerpts is Fit as a Fiddle (And Ready for Love).
CLASSIC CROONERS
Steppin' Out: Astaire Sings Fred Astaire / Audio CD / $
The audio samples (mostly instrumental bridges) don't do justice to Fred's vocal talents.
I Left My Heart in San Francisco Tony Bennett / Audio CD / $
Yes, there is an audio sample of the title track.
The Greatest Hits Nat King Cole / Audio CD / $
Includes both Nat's original of Unforgettable and the engineered duo with his daughter.
Unforgettable Natalie Cole / Audio CD / $
A bestseller around the world, for good reason.
Gershwin Standard Time: The George Gershwin Centennial Tribute Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, et al / Audio CD / $
A great way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of composer George Gershwin.
16 Most Requested Songs Johnny Mathis / Audio CD / $
Chances Are, Misty--the biggies are all here.
Songs for Young Lovers/Swing Easy Frank Sinatra / Audio CD / $
From the 1955 Sinatra recordings for Capitol Records. Note: Frequently out of stock.
Greatest Hits James Taylor / Audio CD / $
You can listen to audio samples from 10 of the 12 tunes on this CD.
FOR THE CHILDREN
Beauty and the Beast Original Soundtrack / Audio CD / $
Wonderful album, but the samples aren't of the best songs.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howe / Audio CD / $
Very nice excerpt of Dick singing You Two.
The Little Mermaid Original Soundtrack / Audio CD / $
A wonderful production, with samples.
The Lion King Original Soundtrack / Audio CD / $
Audio samples are available, including Hakuna Matata!
Mary Poppins Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke / Audio CD / $
Five samples, but not of the highlights. Note: Frequently out of stock.
The Mozart Effect, Music for Children, Vol. 1: Tune Up Your Mind Various Artists / Audio CD / $
Yes, this is "Mozart light," but still BTN (better than nothing). Enjoy the excerpts.
The Mozart Effect, Music for Children, Vol. 2: Relax, Daydream and Draw Various Artists / Audio CD / $
Excerpts are lovely.
The Mozart Effect, Music for Children, Vol. 3: Mozart in Motion Various Artists / Audio CD / $
Don't confuse this series with others similarly titled. Six samples to play.
The Sound of Music 30th Anniversary Edition Soundtrack / Audio CD / $
There are only two skimpy samples, but is there anything here you haven't heard already?
INSTRUMENTALS
Greatest Hits Vince Guaraldi, Pianist / Audio CD / $
Four pleasant one-minute samples, though not of Christmas Time Is Here.
Angel Eyes: Ballads & Slow Jams Jimmy Smith / Audio CD / $
Generous one-minute samples of Jimmy Smith at the organ, playing jazz that is cool and hot at the same time.
Soul of the Tango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist / Audio CD / $
Compelling arrangements, which you can sample.
JUST FOR FUN
16 Down Home Country Classics Various Artists / Audio CD / $
Sorry, Garth, but this is the real country music. You can sample all 16 of the selections. Just try to keep your feet from tapping while you listen to even a few bars of Run Mountain or George's Playhouse Boogie.
Double Live Garth Brooks / Two Audio CDs Boxed / $$
If you're a Garth lover, this set offers two discs and you can sample 10 of the songs.
ORCHESTRAL ARRANGEMENTS
Bach for Breakfast Various Orchestras / Audio CD / $
Start with the first sample and you'll be hooked. Calming or depressing, depending on your mood.
Mozart for Morning Meditation Various Artists / Audio CD / $
A nice selection of samples.