Miss Saigon [Cast Recording]

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It's probably best known for raising the stakes for 1980s blockbuster shows by landing a helicopter on stage, but Miss Saigon is also a good show with good music. As a follow-up to their international smash Les Misérables, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (with an assist from Richard Maltby Jr.) adapted the tale of Madame Butterfly to the Vietnam War, realized here by the original 1989 London cast. While it may seem overheated at times, the despair and passion fit the tragic story, and Schönberg's pop-flavored style receives its most appropriate setting. Leading the cast are Jonathan Pryce as the Engineer (a Eurasian character whose casting generated some controversy when the producers wanted to have Pryce, a Caucasian, reprise the role on Broadway), Lea Salonga (in her first major role) as the young Vietnamese bride, Simon Bowman as her lover, and Claire Moore as his American wife (and a young Ruthie Henshall as one of the sweaty bargirls). The songs include the bawdy opener "The Heat Is on in Saigon," "The Movie in My Mind," "Why God Why," the romantic duet "The Last Night of the World," the female duet "I Still Believe," the male chorus number "Bui-Doi," and the Engineer's mocking "The American Dream." The booklet includes photographs and full lyrics. It's also available in a 58-minute highlights version. --David Horiuchi --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Miss Saigon (Original 1989 London Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Original (?) cast recording
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Release Date: 1990-02-02

Tracks:

  1. Saigon-April 1975: Overture - Orchestra/Martin Koch
  2. Saigon-April 1975: The Heat Is On In Saigon - Jonathan Pryce/Pinky Amador/Ruthie Henshall/Suchitra Sen Sawrattan/Shukubi Yo/Antoinette Lo...
  3. Saigon-April 1975: The Movie In My Mind - Isay Alvarez/Lea Salonga/Pinky Amador/Ruthie Henshall/Suchitra Sen Sawrattan/Shukubi Yo/Antoinette L
  4. Saigon-April 1975: The Dance - Simon Bowman/Lea Salonga/Jonathan Pryce
  5. Saigon-April 1975: Why God Why? - Simon Bowman
  6. Saigon-April 1975: This Money Is Yours - Simon Bowman/Lea Salonga
  7. Saigon-April 1975: Sun And Moon - Simon Bowman/Lea Salonga
  8. Saigon-April 1975: The Telephone Song - Simon Bowman/Peter Polycarpou
  9. Saigon-April 1975: The Deal - Simon Bowman/Jonathan Pryce
  10. Saigon-April 1975: The Ceremony (Dju Vui Vai) - Lea Salonga/Simon Bowman/Pinky Amador/Ruthie Henshall/Suchitra Sen Sawrattan/Shukubi Yo...
  11. Saigon-April 1975: What's This I Find - Andy Lanai/Simon Bowman/Lea Salonga
  12. Saigon-April 1975: The Last Night Of The World - Simon Bowman/Lea Salonga
  13. Ho Chi Minh City-April 1978: The Morning Of The Dragon - Bobby Martino/Jay Ibot/Jon Jon Briones/Chooi Kheng Beh/Robert Sena/Lyon Roque
  14. Ho Chi Minh City-April 1978: I Still Believe - Lea Salonga/Claire Moore
  15. Ho Chi Minh City-April 1978: This Is The Hour - Jonathan Pryce/Lea Salonga/Andy Lanai/Bobby Martino/Jay Ibot/Jon Jon Briones/Chooi Kheng Beh...

Tracks:

  1. Ho Chi Minh City-April 1978: If You Want To Die In Bed - Jonathan Pryce
  2. Ho Chi Minh City-April 1978: Let Me See His Western Nose - Jonathan Pryce
  3. Ho Chi Minh City-April 1978: I'd Give My Life For You - Lea Salonga
  4. Atlanta-September 1978: Bui-Doi - Peter Polycarpou
  5. Atlanta-September 1978: The Revelation - Peter Polycarpou/Simon Bowman/Claire Moore
  6. Bangkok-April 1978: What A Waste - Jonathan Pryce
  7. Bangkok-April 1978: Please - Peter Polycarpou/Lea Salonga
  8. Saigon-April 1975: The Fall Of Saigon - Peter Polycarpou/Simon Bowman/Lea Salonga
  9. Bangkok-October 1978: Room 317 - Lea Salonga/Claire Moore
  10. Bangkok-October 1978: Now That I've Seen Her - Claire moore
  11. Bangkok-October 1978: The Confrontation - Claire Moore/Simon Bowman/Peter Polycarpou
  12. Bangkok-October 1978: The American Dream - Jonathan Pryce
  13. Bangkok-October 1978: The Sacred Bird - Lea Salonga
  14. Bangkok-October 1978: Finale - Lea Salonga/Simon Bowman

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It's probably best known for raising the stakes for 1980s blockbuster shows by landing a helicopter on stage, but Miss Saigon is also a good show with good music. As a follow-up to their international smash Les Misérables, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (with an assist from Richard Maltby Jr.) adapted the tale of Madame Butterfly to the Vietnam War, realized here by the original 1989 London cast. While it may seem overheated at times, the despair and passion fit the tragic story, and Schönberg's pop-flavored style receives its most appropriate setting. Leading the cast are Jonathan Pryce as the Engineer (a Eurasian character whose casting generated some controversy when the producers wanted to have Pryce, a Caucasian, reprise the role on Broadway), Lea Salonga (in her first major role) as the young Vietnamese bride, Simon Bowman as her lover, and Claire Moore as his American wife (and a young Ruthie Henshall as one of the sweaty bargirls). The songs include the bawdy opener "The Heat Is on in Saigon," "The Movie in My Mind," "Why God Why," the romantic duet "The Last Night of the World," the female duet "I Still Believe," the male chorus number "Bui-Doi," and the Engineer's mocking "The American Dream." The booklet includes photographs and full lyrics. It's also available in a 58-minute highlights version. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ms. Saigon CD.......2007-05-12

I made the right decision buying this CD. I've enjoyed listening to it and thank you so much for delivering it on time.

5 out of 5 stars Miss Saigon (Original 1989 London Cast).......2007-01-05

Outstanding recording containing moving music and lyrics that tug at the heart. A must for any Broadway enthusiast.

5 out of 5 stars Miss Saigon- even better than Les Miserables!.......2006-12-11

My personal opinion is that Miss Saigon is even better than Les Miserables. Now, don't get me wrong, I think that Les Miserables is also a really great production with a nice story. But with this recording, you can literally feel the feeling coming out of your speakers.

To start, the cast is absolutley fantastic. Of course Lea Salonga is outstanding here and plays what I think think is her best performance of her career in Kim. Simon Bowman is also great, His big song "Why, God, Why?" is one of the stand-outs of the show. I was also very suprised at how much I liked the supporting cast as well. Claire Moore does an absolutley fantastic job as Ellen. and "Now That I've Seen Her" is one of my favorite songs of the whole recording. I also loved Peter Polycarpou as John, and of course, Jonathan Pryce as the Engineer.

I also found the story so interesting and dramatic, but a good dramatic. While Les Miserables was more a "story within a story" kind of musical, Miss Saigon's is easy to understand, deep, and makes you feel instantly connected to the characters, not knowing who's side to take in the story.

Miss Saigon is one of my favorite muscial's (which is saying a lot, sice my other favorites is Rent and Wicked) and this is a definitley a recording that you'll want to have if your a fan of musical theatre. Trust me when I say that if you give Miss Saigon a chance, you will be truly be rewarded with this beautiful tale.

4 out of 5 stars Original (?) cast recording.......2006-09-25

Interesting that they call this the original cast recording when Her or Me was replaced with the retooled Now That I've Seen Her...

5 out of 5 stars GREAT.......2006-07-17

I love this CD. It has a long story. I live in Costa Rica, when I was in highschool an interchange student from USA lend me his Miss Saigon cassette. I love it. since then I look for it all over my country but it is just impossible to fin it. So many years later I bought th CD and I'm happy about it. A Great deal!!
Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
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  • Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
  • Top Shelf
  • TERRIFIC CD'S
  • Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs
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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
  2. Swanee- Al Jolson
  3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
  4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
  5. My Man- Fanny Brice
  6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
  7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
  8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
  10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
  11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
  12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
  13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
  14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
  15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
  16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
  17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
  18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
  19. Summertime- Anne Brown
  20. September Song- Walter Huston
  21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
  22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
  23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
  24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
  25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
  2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
  5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
  6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
  7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
  8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
  9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
  10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
  11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
  12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
  13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
  14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
  15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
  16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
  17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
  18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
  19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
  20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
  21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
  22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

  1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
  2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
  3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
  4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
  5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
  6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
  7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
  8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
  9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
  10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
  11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
  12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
  13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
  14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
  15. People- Barbra Streisand
  16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
  17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
  18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
  19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
  20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
  21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

  1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
  2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
  3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
  4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
  5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
  6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
  7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
  8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
  9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
  10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
  11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
  12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
  13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
  14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
  15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
  16. Come Follow The Band
  17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
  18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
  19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

  1. Memory- Betty Buckley
  2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
  3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
  4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
  5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
  6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
  7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
  8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
  9. With One Look- Glenn Close
  10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
  11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
  12. Seasons Of Love-
  13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
  14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
  15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
  16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
  17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
  18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
  19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
Miss Saigon (1995 Studio Cast)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Superb Saigon
  • 1989 London Cast is much better that this CD
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ASIN: B000002SM0
Release Date: 1995-11-14

Tracks:

  1. Overture: Back Stage Dreamland - The Orch/Kevin Gray/Sonya Swaby/Emy Baysic/Sylvia Dohi/Rona Figueroa/Lydia Gaston/Margaret Gates...
  2. The Heat Is On In Saigon - Kevin Gray/Emy Baysic/Sylvia Dohi/Rona Figueroa/Lydia Gaston/Margaret Gates/Zoie Lam...
  3. The Movie In My Mind - Sonya Swaby/Joanna Ampil/Emy Baysic/Sylvia Dohi/Rona Rigueroa/Lydia Gaston/Margaret Gates...
  4. The Transaction - Hinton Battle/Kevin Gray/Peter Cousens/Joanna Ampil/Company
  5. The Dance - Peter Cousens/Joanna Ampil/Kevin Gray
  6. Why God Why? - Peter Cousens
  7. This Money's Yours - Peter Cousens/Joanna Ampil
  8. Sun And Moon - Joanna Ampil/Peter Cousens
  9. The Telephone Song - Peter Cousens/Hinton Battle
  10. The Deal - Peter Cousens/Kevin Gray
  11. The Wedding Ceremony (Dju Vui Vai) - Peter Cousens/Joanna Ampil/Emy Baysic/Sylvia Dohi/Rona Figueroa/Lydia Gaston/Margaret Gates...
  12. Thuy's Arrival - Charles Azulay/Peter Cousens/Joanna Ampil
  13. The Last Night Of The World - Joanna Ampil/Peter Cousens
  14. The Morning Of The Dragon - Tito Abeleda/Alan Ariano/Norman Kauahi/Ray Santos/Francis J. Cruz/Juan P. Pineda...
  15. I Still Believe - Joanna Ampil/Ruthie Henshall
  16. Back In Town - Kevin Gray/Joanna Ampil/Charles Azulay/Tito Abeleda/Alan Ariano/Norman Kauahi/Ray Santos...
  17. Thuy's Death/ You Will Not Touch Him - Charles Azulay/Joanna Ampil/Company
  18. If You Want To Die In Bed - Kevin Gray
  19. Kim & Engineer - Kevin Gray/Joanna Ampil
  20. I'd Give My Life For You - Joanna Ampil/Company

Tracks:

  1. Entr'Acte - Orch
  2. Bui Doi - Hinton Battle/Chor
  3. The Revelation - Hinton Battle/Peter Cousens/Ruthie Henshall
  4. What A Waste - Kevin Gray/Company
  5. Please - Hinton Battle/Joanna Ampil
  6. Chris Is Here - Junix Inocian/Hinton Battle/Kevin Gray/Joanna Ampil
  7. Kim's Nightmare - Thuy's Ghost/Joanna Ampil/Peter Cousens/Hinton Battle/Company
  8. Room 317 - Joanna Ampil/Ruthie Henshall
  9. Now That I've Seen Her - Ruthie Henshall
  10. The Confrontation - Ruthie Henshall/Peter Cousens/Hinton Battle
  11. The American Dream - Kevin Gray/Company
  12. Finale - Joanny Ampil/Peter Cousens

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Superb Saigon.......2007-01-26

Wonderful to be able to catch the entire essence of Saigon. The highlights are good but, to be able to catch EVERY aspect of the show.....is amazing. Completely suggest for any diehard fan!

2 out of 5 stars 1989 London Cast is much better that this CD.......2006-12-15

Lea Solonga will always be Miss Saigon. Not putting her on this CD is a crime.

4 out of 5 stars A must for any Miss Saigon fan!!.......2006-08-20

Miss Saigon is my favorite all-time musical! I was hesitant when buying this recording because in my mind Lea Salonga is and always will be Kim! But I was pleasantly surprised. Joanna Ampil as Kim holds her own. While she doesn't have the vocal range of Lea, she has a beautiful, crisp voice which she uses to emote the emotional turmoil of Kim. She expresses herself in a way that makes you feel her love, pain and anguish and in turn she makes this part her own. The rest of the cast is superb (especially the amazing Ruthie Henshall as Ellen) but make no mistake, this show belongs to Ampil!

I also fell in love with some of the material left out of the LCR. There a beautiful bridges and songs which enrich the story. "Back in Town" stands out for me because of the gorgeous melodies. Anyone who has fallen in love with the story of "Miss Saigon" will appreciate these added gems! This cast recording is definitely worth a listen!!

5 out of 5 stars Superb.......2006-06-30

This 1995 studio recording is fabulous. While I don't necessarily prefer it entirely over the original cast recording, there are elements to this recording that are over and above the original.

Joanna Ampil, while delightful as Kim, lacks Lea Salonga's essence. There are moments I find her, how shall I say it - too much? - even when the score calls for drama. Perhaps it is the over enunciation of certain words, or perhaps it is my yearning for Salonga's angelic, crystal clear rendition. I might have preferred Toronto's Ma-Anne Dionisio on this recording as well. Kevin Gray, as The Engineer, is nothing short of thrilling. He was fabulous on stage and just as magical on this CD - lending a greasy, snake-like feel to the role. Hinton Battle and Peter Cousens disappoint slightly (what is it with Peter Cousens' heartless, cold reading-esque "You shouldn't be here"?); Sonia Swaby a perfect Gigi; but Ruthie Henshall - beyond words! What I would have given to see her and Lea Salonga in New York. And perhaps the most wonderful performance on this CD is that of Charles Azulay's - his Thuy is deeper and much more complex than the original Thuy.

The extra music and lyrics suddenly provide the bridge between gaps found in the OLC. For example, in the original recording, on disc one, it goes straight from Kim and Ellen's beautiful ballad, "I Still Believe," straight into the Engineer's shrieking, "Are you waiting for them to kill me? Did you not get what he said? There's a big screw loose inside you - I will rip it out of your head!" Even having seen the show, I'd forgotten what the moments in between were - what was the Engineering going on about? On this complete recording is a vital part of the show - a powerful explanation of Kim and Thuy's past, and an essential look into the very things Thuy himself hopes for, as well as the man he has has become. Also, whereas the OLC finishes disc one at This Is The Hour, the studio recording goes straight into I'd Give My Life For You, providing us with the Entr'acte on the second disc.

The finale is an improvement as well. While seemingly shorter, it is undoubtedly more forceful and significant. The heart is the same; but there's less of Kim "praying" to her parents and more of her concentrating on her very last moments with Tam, the very one who has "sustained her for miles."

The music of Miss Saigon is captivating, capturing the very essence of Kim and Chris' doomed love, as well as the shattered fantasies of the other characters. It is all at once heartbreaking, hopeful, and soaring. A lovely addition to any music theater lover's collection.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2006-05-21

After listening to the OLC all my life, I was desperate to see the show, but it had closed in London. But then something amazing happened - Cameron Mackintosh announced a new touring production. Off I went, and it was not disappointing. I immediately invested in the CSR, eager to know the parts omitted from the OLC, and again, it was certainly not disappointing.

First of all, like the Les Miserables CSR, there is much more 'voice acting', (in lack of a better term), such as shouts in 'The Heat is On' and more screams in 'The Fall of Saigon'. When I listened to it, it felt like I was there, in the action. I could see the show play out in front of me.

The cast is also fantastic, and I enjoy Joanna Ampil's performance as Kim just as much as Lea Salonga's, as well as strongly favouring Peter Cousens as opposed to Simon Bowman, whose vibrato is just too much to bear someatimes. And Kevin Gray, well, fantastic! He really brought out the sinister character of the Engineer, stealing the show in my opinion. Sonia Swaby is a nice alternative as Gigi, (with somewhat of a 'cleaner' voice than the OLC), and Thuy is excellent also, providing an intense performance. The only weak link in my opinion is Hinton Battle as John, who, though he plays the American G.I. aspect of the character well, his ad libs in Bui Doi are simply awful, (a shame as it is one of my favourites).

As for the orhcestrations...well, the orchestrations don't seem to be too different from the original, but obviousley feel fuller.

My two favourite tracks are Back in Town/You will not touch him, as it's great to see it in its full form, (this bit also got me the most emotionally in the theatre, not Bui Doi or the ending, this bit), and The American Dream, with the dance section intact! I do however favour the original orchestrations for the dance section, (heard on 'The Heat is on' VHS), to the slinky saxaphone on this CD). I also love 'The Fall of Saigon'.

One thing mentioned alot when regarding Miss Saigon is the lyrics. Many complain about their simplicity, but apart from some occasional comically horiffic rhymes, ('first stop Bangkok, then I roam, cross that ocean white with foam'), I don't think the lyrcis are terrible at all.

What makes Saigon most special for me, (along with Phantom, Les Mis and Cats), is that I was in love with the music long before I ever saw the show, so it wasn't the helicopter, the cadillac, or the Ho Chi Minh statue that wowed me. It was the music, and this CD is a perfect testament to the fact that British (well, French/British in thisnd for making grown men across the world cry like babies, ;-). case), musicals don't depend on scenery after all. Bravo Boubil & Schonberg for a fantastic show, a
Greatest Songs from the Musicals
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • You'll be disappointed
  • Pretty good musical mix
 Greatest Songs from the Musicals
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ASIN: B000077JS0
Release Date: 2002-10-21

Tracks:

  1. Aquarius [From Hair] - Steve Brooker, NSO Ensemble, , Caroline O'Connor
  2. If I Can't Love Her [From Beauty and the Beast] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  3. I Could Have Danced All Night [From My Fair Lady] - Katrina Murphy, National Symphony Orchestra
  4. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? [From The Lion King] - John Barrowman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  5. What I Did for Love [from a Chorus Line] - National Symphony Orchestra, Catherine Porter, Martin Yates
  6. This Is the Moment [From Jekyll and Hyde] - Gary Mauer, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  7. All That Jazz [From Chicago] - Paulette Ivory, Julian Kelly, Katrina Murphy, National Symphony Orchestra, Sally Ann Triplett
  8. Impossible Dream [From Man of La Mancha] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  9. America [From West Side Story] - National Symphony Orchestra
  10. Written in the Stars [From Aida] - Simon Bowman, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
  11. Mame [From Mame] - Jerry Lanning, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  12. Some Enchanted Evening [From South Pacific] - Thomas Allen, John Owen Edwards, Philharmonic Orchestra
  13. I Am What I Am [From LA Cage aux Follies] - Janet Glazener, Leslie Uggams
  14. One Song Glory [From Rent] - Sean McDermott, Martin Yates

Tracks:

  1. Phantom of the Opera [From The Phantom of the Opera] - Ethan Freeman, Claire Moore, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  2. I Dreamed a Dream [From Les Miserables] - National Symphony Orchestra, Jacqui Scott, Martin Yates
  3. Bui Doi [From Miss Saigon] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  4. As Long as He Needs Me [From Oliver!] - National Symphony Orchestra,
  5. Time Warp [From the Rocky Horror Picture Show] - Anita Dobson, NSO Ensemble, Martin Yates,
  6. Memory [From Cats] - Kim Criswell, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  7. Why God Why [From Miss Saigon] - Graham Bickley, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  8. I Know Him So Well [From Chess] - Katrina Murphy, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
  9. One Day More [From Les Miserables] - National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  10. Peggy Sue [From Buddy Holly Story] - Dominic Curtis
  11. Empty Charis at Empty Tables [From Les Miserables] - Graham Bickley, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  12. Dancing Queen [From Mamma Mia!] - Julian Kelly, NSO Ensemble, , Caroline O'Connor
  13. All I Ask of You [From The Phantom of the Opera] - Andrew Halliday, , National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  14. We Will Rock You [From We Will Rock You] - Martin Yates

Tracks:

  1. It's a Grand Night for Singing [From State Fair] - National Symphony Orchestra
  2. If I Were a Rich Man [From Fiddler on the Roof] - Jerry Lanning, National Symphony Orchestra
  3. I Talk to the Trees [From Paint Your Wagon] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  4. Over the Rainbow [From The Wizard of Oz] - Gillian Bevan, , John Owen Edwards, , Royal Shakespeare Company
  5. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide [From Seven Brides for Seven Brothers] - Hal Fowler, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  6. Grease [From Grease] - John Barrowman, NSO Ensemble, Martin Yates
  7. Woman in Love [From Guys and Dolls] - Gregg Edelman, , Emily Loesser, National Symphony Orchestra
  8. Secret Love [From Calamity Jane] - Debbie Gravitte, National Symphony Orchestra
  9. Quintet [From West Side Story] - National Symphony Orchestra
  10. I Will Always Love You [From the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas] - Salena Jones, John Pearce
  11. Money, Money [From "Caberet"] - Maria Friedman, National Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan Pryce
  12. If My Friends Could See Me Now (Sweet Charity) - Jacqueline Dankworth, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  13. Thank Heaven for Little Girls [From Gigi] - Ron Moody, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  14. Singin' in the Rain [From Singin' in the Rain] - Craig Barna, National Symphony Orchestra, Paul Robinson

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars You'll be disappointed.......2006-09-02

Not the original artists. Very weak versions of beloved songs by marginal to downright bad vocalists.

5 out of 5 stars Pretty good musical mix.......2006-03-10

Lots of great and clear vocals. I was looking for a musical mix and this has a nice sampling of many major songs but also some more recent stuff. I haven't purchased an import before but I would do it again if the opportunity presented itself. It is somewhat annoying to have three cds when I think it could have fit onto two. Still, more than I have complaints, I have compliments about it.
Miss Saigon (Original 1989 London Cast - Highlights)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Excellent!
  • Lea Salonga- the one and only true Kim
  • addictive!
  • Great Great Job
 Miss Saigon (Original 1989 London Cast - Highlights)
Claude-Michel Schonberg , and Alain Boublil
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ASIN: B000000OTN
Release Date: 1993-12-07

Tracks:

  1. Overture - Orch
  2. The Heat Is On In Saigon - Jonathon Pryce/Bar Girls/Marines
  3. Why God Why? - Simon Bowman
  4. Sun And Moon - Lea Salonga/Simon Bowman
  5. The Last Night Of The World - Lea Salonga/Simon Bowman
  6. The Morning Of The Dragon - Vietnamese Soldiers
  7. I Still Believe - Lea Salonga/Claire Moore
  8. This Is The Hour - Jonathon Pryce/Lea Salonga/Keith Burns...
  9. If You Want To Die In Bed - Jonathon Pryce
  10. I'd Give My Life For You - Lea Salonga/Refugees
  11. Bui Doi - Peter Polycarpou/Chorus
  12. The Fall Of Saigon - Peter Polycarpou/Simon Bowman/Lea Salonga/Chorus
  13. Her Or Me - Claire moore
  14. The American Dream - Jonathon Pryce

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The highlights version of the two-disc set of Miss Saigon's 1989 London cast gives you 58 minutes (out of the original 107) and most of the best moments of the score. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's setting of Madame Butterfly in the Vietnam War includes beautiful and passionate music, most notably the bawdy opener "The Heat Is on in Saigon," "Why God Why," the romantic duet "The Last Night of the World," the female duet "I Still Believe," the male chorus number "Bui-Doi," and the Engineer's mocking "The American Dream." Time constraints, though, forced the elimination of "The Movie in My Mind," the wedding ceremony ("Dju Vui Vai"), and the revealing "Now That I've Seen Her," as well as much of the music that carries the plot forward. Casual listeners, therefore, might be satisfied with these highlights, while those who want to relive the show will need the complete recording. The booklet includes production photos and full lyrics. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars flashbacks.......2004-03-05

I had found this CD about a year after had seen the play in London.(about 7 years ago) And it certenly brought up spme good and emotional memories. And stilld does (esp. last night of the world. Classic.) I recommend it to all romantic people, and gave it only 4 stars for some of the songs are totally needless...

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2004-01-22

Impressive through and through. If you can afford it, buy the whole album (the Original London Cast Recording) to get more of the brilliant Lea Salonga and the rest of the superb cast!

5 out of 5 stars Lea Salonga- the one and only true Kim.......2002-06-14

Lea Salonga is the the single most amazing Kim Miss Saigon will ever have. Even though she is Filipino, she captures the sporit of the tormented Vietnamese woman. Miss Saigon is an underated play. In my opinion, much better than Les Misrables. The story line is similar to Puccini's Tosca or Madame Butterfly where the heroine kills her self. This is such a wonderful musical that deserve more. Miss Saigon is the best musical ever.

5 out of 5 stars addictive!.......2002-02-20

This is the kind of music that you love or hate! I LOVE IT!
Those who do not will never have the provieledge to apprciate it because I too as a teen never thought I would care for this kinda music until Mom took our family to see Phantom Of The Opera! This and Les Miserables were more type of plays. Please give this a chance!

5 out of 5 stars Great Great Job.......2000-06-26

Lea Salonga is awesome, she is very humble with her talent and most amazingly she is a good representative for Asian Singer, she is the best and her voice is very..... BEAUTIFUL
Broadway: America's Music 1935-2005
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    ASIN: B000B8I93Q
    Release Date: 2005-10-18

    Tracks:

    1. Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'
    2. Summertime
    3. I Could Write a Book
    4. It Never Entered My Mind
    5. I Can Cook Too
    6. Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please
    7. If I Loved You
    8. My Heart Belongs to Daddy
    9. Thou Swell
    10. I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen
    11. There's No Business Like Show Business
    12. South American Way

    Tracks:

    1. Shall We Dance
    2. Ohio
    3. Luck Be a Lady
    4. Mack the Knife
    5. There's a Small Hotel
    6. Once in Love with Amy
    7. Yodel Blues
    8. Lazy Afternoon
    9. There Must Be Somethin' Better Than Love
    10. You're Just in Love
    11. Now Is the Time

    Tracks:

    1. Impossible Dream
    2. Love Makes the World Go 'Round
    3. Try to Remember
    4. Put on a Happy Face
    5. I Say Hello
    6. Happiness
    7. She Loves Me
    8. What Kind of Fool Am I?
    9. Shy
    10. Consider Yourself
    11. Poor Little Person

    Tracks:

    1. Magic to Do
    2. They're Playing My Song
    3. I Don't Know How to Love Him
    4. I Won't Send Roses
    5. Good Morning Starshine
    6. Don't Cry for Me, Argentina
    7. Hard Candy Christmas
    8. Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
    9. Won't You Charleston with Me?
    10. Applause

    Tracks:

    1. Phantom of the Opera
    2. Memory
    3. On My Own
    4. Muddy Water
    5. How Could I Ever Know
    6. American Dream
    7. I Know Him So Well
    8. Dr. Jazz
    9. Me and My Girl
    10. Suddenly Seymour

    Tracks:

    1. Mamma Mia!
    2. Popular
    3. Seasons of Love
    4. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think
    5. Whatever Lola Wants
    6. Crazy
    7. How Deep Is Your Love
    8. Stars
    9. People Like Us
    10. I Go to Rio
    The Broadway I Love
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Generally, a pleasant surprise
    • Very pretty!
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    ASIN: B000002ISY
    Release Date: 1991-11-08

    Tracks:

    1. The Fantasticks: Try To Remember
    2. South Pacific: Younger Than Springtime
    3. Miss Saigon: The Last Night Of The World
    4. Very Warm For May: All The Things You Are
    5. Stop The World - I Want To Get Off: What Kind Of Fool Am I?
    6. Oklahoma!: Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'
    7. West Side Story: Somewhere
    8. Kiss Me Kate: So In Love
    9. A Little Night Music: Send In The Clowns
    10. West Side Story: Tonight
    11. Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask of You
    12. The Goldwyn Follies: Love Is Here To Stay
    13. George M!: Over There
    14. Carousel: You'll Never Walk Alone

    Amazon.com

    Placido Domingo's blazing tenor enriches these traditional Broadway show stoppers, supported by mammoth orchestrations in perfect balance and enhanced by his trademark musicianship and intelligence. In "All I Ask Of You," he excitingly explodes like a bursting water balloon. His duet with Carly Simon ("Last Night of the World") works in an intergalactic way--music makers from separate planets can successfully collaborate. In "Send In the Clowns," we are reminded of the tune's prettiness; while others find a poignantly delicate moment, Domingo's personal revelation is the size of Mt. Olympus. And why not? He is a god of song. An exception is made for "Our Love is Here to Stay," winner of the most-likely-to-appear-in-an-elevator award. Overall, a dazzling music experience. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Generally, a pleasant surprise.......2003-01-19

    This is a compilation of lovely Broadway songs, beautifully sung. I liked most of the selections in every way--singing, orchestration, etc. I found the piece from "Miss Saigon" ("The Last Night in the World"), with a moving duet with Domingo and Carly Simon, to be astonishingly beautiful. I was surprised that these two could collaborate so well reminiscent of Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza), I have enjoyed repetitive listening of this track. The only downer, in my view, was "Over There." Sad to say, Placido does not do justice to George M. Cohan. For reasons I don't completely understand, he substitutes "The boys are coming" for the very triumphant "The Yanks are coming" line, which is the heart of the song. Toss this ridiculous mistake out, maybe a fifth star.

    4 out of 5 stars Very pretty!.......2001-01-14

    I found this one in my library system and checked it out because of "So In Love" -- and quickly fell in love with the rest of it! There are classically trained opera singers who cannot pull off singing Broadway, but Domingo is not one of them. Granted, the idea of hearing "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'" sung with an Italian accent seems a little strange, since everyone knows that a cowboy is supposed to be singing it, but I think Domingo's accent adds to the charm of the songs.

    I only gave this album four stars because I didn't care for the arrangements of the songs from "West Side Story" and also because the combination of Domingo and Carly Simon seemed mismatched. The duet with Rebecca Luker, however, in "All I Ask Of You," is what I would consider the highlight of the CD. Their voices blend so well and they have the same classic style. Ted Huffman's boy soprano adds a lot to "Try To Remember," enhancing the soaring prettiness of the melody. The arrangement of "Send In The Clowns" is a masterpiece, while Domingo sings it with convincing sadness. Also his portrayal of "Our Love Is Here To Stay" has the gentle simplicity that I believe the Gershwins meant for it.

    As for the rest of the songs, they are just plain GOOD! All in all this is a very enjoyable recording and it goes to the top of my wish list.
    Miss Saigon
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      ASIN: B000065M0D
      Release Date: 1998-01-01

      Tracks:

      1. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: Overture - The Orchestra
      2. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: The Heat Is on in Saigon
      3. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: The Movie in My Mind
      4. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: The Dance - Chris, Kim
      5. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: Why God Why? - Chris, Kim
      6. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: This Money's Yours
      7. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: Sun and Moon
      8. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: The Telephone Song
      9. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: The Deal
      10. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: The Ceremony (Dju Vui Va - Chris, Kim
      11. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: What's This I Find - Chris, Kim,
      12. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: The Last Night of the Wo - Chris, Kim
      13. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Ho Chi Minh City - April 1978: The Morning of
      14. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Ho Chi Minh City - April 1978: I Still Believ - Ellen, Kim
      15. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Ho Chi Minh City - April 1978: This Is the Ho - Kim, People, ,

      Tracks:

      1. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Ho Chi Minh City - April 1978: If You Want to
      2. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Ho Chi Minh City - April 1978: Let Me See His
      3. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Ho Chi Minh City - April 1978: I'd Give My Li - Kim,
      4. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Atlanta - September 1978: Bui-Doi
      5. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Atlanta - September 1978: The Revelation
      6. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Bankok - October 1978: What a Waste
      7. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Bankok - October 1978: Please
      8. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Saigon - April 1975: The Fall of Saigon - Ellen, Kim
      9. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Bangkok - October 1978: Room 317
      10. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Bangkok - October 1978: Her or Me
      11. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Bangkok - October 1978: The Confrontation - Kim
      12. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Bangkok - October 1978: The American Dream - Chris, Kim
      13. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Bangkok - October 1978: The Sacred Bird - Gigi Dover, Kim
      14. Miss Saigon, Musical Play/Bangkok - October 1978: Finale - Chris, , Kim
      Love Changes Everything
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • excellent CD
      • It doesn't get better than this!
      • STIG ROSEN...Simply........Outstanding
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      		 Love Changes Everything

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      Release Date: 2004-08-24

      Tracks:

      1. This Is the Moment [From Jekyll & Hyde]
      2. Being Alive [From Company]
      3. Bui-Doi [From Miss Saigon]
      4. Why God Why? [From Miss Saigon]
      5. Last Night of the World [From Miss Saigon] - Joanna Ampil, , Stig Rossen
      6. Gethsemane [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
      7. Pity the Child [From Chess]
      8. Love Changes Everything [From Aspects of Love]
      9. Light at the End of the Tunnel [From Starlight Express]
      10. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables [From Les Misbles]
      11. Stars [From Les Misbles]
      12. Music of the Night [From The Phantom of the Opera]
      13. All I Ask of You [From The Phantom of the Opera]
      14. Somewhere [From West Side Story]
      15. Send in the Clowns [From A Little Night Music]

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars excellent CD.......2007-07-03

      I only wish there were more songs from Les Mis. I've seen 6 different Les Mis casts, and Stig Rossen (London cast, June 1997) was the best Jean Valjean I've seen by far. I bought this CD solely based on the fact that I was blown away by his voice when I saw him in Les Mis. You'll love the other songs on this CD just because his voice is so good.
      P.S. Don't know why the Amazon description says "by Kalle Magnusson", don't be confused...Stig Rossen sings all of the songs.

      5 out of 5 stars It doesn't get better than this!.......2007-03-17

      This is a superior CD. Mr. Rossen is a gifted singer and delivers each song with perfect expression. This CD is a gem!

      5 out of 5 stars STIG ROSEN...Simply........Outstanding.......2007-02-15

      This CD is a Gem ...it is a must for everyone who loves beautiful music.The renditions come to life again.."Love Changes Everything" , Beautiful..."This is the moment"....Powerful. This young man has the perfect range and "coloratura" in his voice, his diction is incredible, his own "persona" is in each and every song..."Why God" from miss saigon makes you re-live the drama in this song through Stig,s voice...."all i ask from you" Magical!!!.......to summarize if you are a Michael Ball fan (i am!!) this is as a wonderful venture as all his recordings...Get it ..you wont regret it!!..Stig has a space in my kingdom of outstanding performers..cant wait for his next recording!!!

      5 out of 5 stars Doesn't get any better then this!.......2006-07-06

      I took a chance when I bought this CD, and am so glad I did. His voice is so beautiful; so smooth, expressive, powerful, with a tremendous range. The songs were obviously carefully chosen, and he interprets each one so well that they sound brand new. This really is a beautiful album, if you're a fan of Michael Crawford or Michael Ball, add Stig to your list.

      Every song on this album is terrific, but his rendition of Gesthemene is really outstanding, better than most others I've heard.

      5 out of 5 stars This is great!.......2005-04-01

      This CD has Broadway songs sung by a great singer. I especially like his rendition of STARS from LES MISERABLES. This song is not on many CD's besides the cast albums of Les Miserables. He is a very good singer. While you may like the original versions better, you won't be sorry if you buy this CD.
      Ultimate OPM Collection
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        		Ultimate OPM Collection
        Lea Salonga
        Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
        Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0007L7CSK
        Release Date: 2007-03-12

        Tracks:

        1. Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal
        2. Nandito Ako
        3. Tell Me
        4. That Situation
        5. Please Naman
        6. Kaibigan
        7. I Wanna Little Love
        8. I Still Believe - Charlie Massea Salonga
        9. Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon
        10. Only You
        11. Minsan, Isang Kahapon
        12. Tagumpay Nating Lahat

        Product Description

        12 Songs 6 are in English and 6 are in Filapino. Track Listing: 1. Bakit Lambis Kitang Mahal 2. Nandito Ako 3. Tell Me 4. That Situation (featuring Menudo) 5. Please Nawman 6. Kaibigan 7. I Wanna Little Love 8. I Still Believe (featuring Charlie Masso) 9. Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon 10. Only You 11. Minsan, Isang Kahapon 12. Tagumpay Nating Lahat

        Music:

        1. Miss Spectacular: The Concept Album
        2. My Fair Lady [Cast Recording]
        3. No Strings (With Strings) (Orchestral Music from the Richard Rodgers Broadway Hit)
        4. Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical (1998 Original Cast) [Cast Recording]
        5. Oklahoma! (1964 Studio Cast) [Cast Recording] [Original recording remastered]
        6. On Broadway: Hit Songs and Rarities From the Brill Building Era [Import]
        7. Opening Doors
        8. Phantom of the Opera [Cast Recording]
        9. Pinafore! (Original Los Angeles Cast) [Cast Recording]
        10. Pure Imagination/Ain't It Funny [Import]

        Music

        Music