The King and I (1956 Film Soundtrack)
by: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Marni Nixon, Rita Moreno, Alfred Newman
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Compared with the Broadway cast recording, the 1956 soundtrack to the film version of The King and I wins hands down. Yul Brynner is the king (literally and figuratively) in both formats (how could anyone else own such a role?), but the movie's score has better sonics, Brynner's voice is stronger, and the tunes are more memorable (thanks to Alfred Newman's conducting and Ken Darby's scoring) than on any of the various cast recordings. Marni Nixon sings the role of Anna (played onscreen by Deborah Kerr), Brynner delivers his hallmark performance, and the best-loved tunes--"Hello, Young Lovers," "Getting to Know You," and "I Whistle a Happy Tune" are the versions we'll always remember. A classic. --James Hendrickson
Compared with the Broadway cast recording, the 1956 soundtrack to the film version of The King and I wins hands down. Yul Brynner is the king (literally and figuratively) in both formats (how could anyone else own such a role?), but the movie's score has better sonics, Brynner's voice is stronger, and the tunes are more memorable (thanks to Alfred Newman's conducting and Ken Darby's scoring) than on any of the various cast recordings. Marni Nixon sings the role of Anna (played onscreen by Deborah Kerr), Brynner delivers his hallmark performance, and the best-loved tunes--"Hello, Young Lovers," "Getting to Know You," and "I Whistle a Happy Tune" are the versions we'll always remember. A classic. --James Hendrickson
Disc 1:
- Main Title [#] - Twentieth Century Fox Orchestra
- I Whistle a Happy Tune - Marni Nixon, Rex Thompson
- My Lord and Master - Rita Moreno
- March of the Siamese Children - Twentieth Century Fox Orchestra
- Anna and the Royal Wives - Twentieth Century Fox Orchestra
- Hello, Young Lovers - Marni Nixon
- Puzzlement - Yul Brynner
- Getting to Know You - Deborah Kerr, Marni Nixon
- Garden Rendezvous [#] - Twentieth Century Fox Orchestra
- We Kiss in a Shadow - Reuben Fuentes, Leona Gordon
- I Have Dreamed - Reuben Fuentes, Leona Gordon
- Shall I Tell You What I Think of You? - Deborah Kerr, Marni Nixon
- Something Wonderful - Terry Saunders
- Prayer to Buddha [#] - Yul Brynner,
- Waltz of Anna and Sir Edward [#] - Twentieth Century Fox Orchestra
- Small House of Uncle Thomas [#] - Rita Moreno
- Song of the King - Yul Brynner, Marni Nixon
- Shall We Dance? - Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Marni Nixon
- Letter [#] - Twentieth Century Fox Orchestra
- Something Wonderful (Finale)
- Overture [LP Version][*] - Alfred Newman, Twentieth Century Fox Orchestra
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- Re-issue mixup
This comment is for those looking for the original, unaugmented soundtrack, as on the original LP and re-issued in 1993. I apologize for these comments' being time-dependent; and I am independently notifying Amazon that it needs to change this listing. In the meantime, however, the reader needs to be aware of the fact that most of the other reviews under this listing refer to a substantially different re-issue, presumably The King and I (1956 Film Soundtrack), which contains additional music, but ... Read More
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- soundtrack "The King and I"
I ordered a soundtrack tape of "The King and I" .I needed the song "Getting to Know You", for a project at our local Nursing Center. I ordered the tape and within 3 days the tape arrived. This was a used tape, but it was in excellent condition, just as advertized.I will certainly use Amazon.com again.
Rating: - First Class 1956 Recording
This is the soundtrack from the 1956 movie.It is a high-fidelity, multi-track recording mixed to great stereo.Very rare in 1956!I think that few would agree with the audiophile (hcampo) who says that the dialog distracts from the soundtrack recording.I have not heard the other versions to which he refers, but I found the limited dialog on this version enjoyable - even though I am not all that familiar with the play/movie (I have seen the movie once).The blending of the voices of Deborah ... Read More
Rating: - Favorite Musical
I have always loved this musical.Yul Bryner as the "King" was wonderful. I have never been able to picture anyone but him in this roll.When I listen to the music I can picture him on the stage performing the songs and creating the role, since I had the opportunity to see him do so on the stage. This is one of my favorite CD's and I listen to it often.
Rating: - Wonderful classic soundtrack!
If you loved the film like I did, you will want to buy the soundtrack. The audio quality is outstanding, and it will bring back fond memories!
- Re-issue mixupThis comment is for those looking for the original, unaugmented soundtrack, as on the original LP and re-issued in 1993. I apologize for these comments' being time-dependent; and I am independently notifying Amazon that it needs to change this listing. In the meantime, however, the reader needs to be aware of the fact that most of the other reviews under this listing refer to a substantially different re-issue, presumably The King and I (1956 Film Soundtrack), which contains additional music, but ... Read More
- soundtrack "The King and I"I ordered a soundtrack tape of "The King and I" .I needed the song "Getting to Know You", for a project at our local Nursing Center. I ordered the tape and within 3 days the tape arrived. This was a used tape, but it was in excellent condition, just as advertized.I will certainly use Amazon.com again.
- First Class 1956 RecordingThis is the soundtrack from the 1956 movie.It is a high-fidelity, multi-track recording mixed to great stereo.Very rare in 1956!I think that few would agree with the audiophile (hcampo) who says that the dialog distracts from the soundtrack recording.I have not heard the other versions to which he refers, but I found the limited dialog on this version enjoyable - even though I am not all that familiar with the play/movie (I have seen the movie once).The blending of the voices of Deborah ... Read More
- Favorite MusicalI have always loved this musical.Yul Bryner as the "King" was wonderful. I have never been able to picture anyone but him in this roll.When I listen to the music I can picture him on the stage performing the songs and creating the role, since I had the opportunity to see him do so on the stage. This is one of my favorite CD's and I listen to it often.
- Wonderful classic soundtrack!If you loved the film like I did, you will want to buy the soundtrack. The audio quality is outstanding, and it will bring back fond memories!
