The Wizard Of Oz: Selections From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

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Lions and tigers and bears, the yellow brick road, gamboling midgets, warnings scrawled high above by a skywriting witch: No movie ever imprinted itself on young imaginations or endured in adult memory more than MGM's classic 1939 musical, and no movie score ever hooked as forcefully into our collective cultural memory. This exemplary soundtrack finally treats this deserved classic to a thoughtful and comprehensive rendering (an even more detailed, expanded version was also released simultaneously as a deluxe box) that confirms the enduring power of Harold Arlen's original music and E. Y. "Yip" Harburg's lyrics. On film, the songs unreeled as a mixture of discreet songs and multi-themed medleys with frequent reprises, a presentation preserved here, epitomized in the "Munchkinland Musical Sequence." If not as concise as Bobby McFerrin's legendary, hilarious concert compression of the entire musical story, this telling of The Wizard of Oz relives the film just as vividly. "Over the Rainbow" is here, of course, precisely where it should be in the sequence, as as timelessly luminous and wistful as ever. --Sam Sutherland

Tracks:

Main Title - M-G-M Studio Orchestra & Chorus
Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
Cyclone - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Come Out, Come Out... - Billie Burke & The Munchkins
It Really Was No Miracle - Judy Garland/Billy Bletcher & The Munchkins
We Thank You very Sweetly - Joseph Koziel/Frank Cucksey
Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead - The Munchkins
As Mayor of the Munchkin City - Billy Bletcher/Pinto Colveg/J.D Jewkes
As Coroner, I Must Aver - Harry Stanton
Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead (reprise) - The Munchkins
The Lullaby League - Lorraine Bridges/Betty Rome/Carol Tevis
The Lollipop Guild - Billy Bletcher/Pinto Colveg/Harry Stanton
We Welcome You to Munchkinland - The Munchkins
Follow the Yellow Brick Road/You're Off to See the Wizard - Judy Garland/The Munchkins
If I Only Had A Brain (extended version) - Ray Bolger/Judy Garland
We're Off To See The Wizard (duo) - Judy Garland/Ray Boger
If I Only Had A Heart (extended version) - Judy Garland/Ray Bolger
We're Off To See The Wizard (trio) - Bert Lahr/Ray Bolger,Buddy Ebsen
If I only had the Nerve - Ray Bolger/Jack Haley/Judy Garland
We're Off To See The Wizard (quartet) - Judy Garland/Roy Bolger/Buddy Ebsen/Bert Lahr
Optimistic Voices - M-G-M Studio Orchestra/The Debutantes/The Rhythmettes
The Merry Old Land Of Ozz - Frank Morgan/Judy Garland/Ray Bolger/Jack Haley/Bert Lahr/Tyler Brook/Ralph Sudam/Boby Watson/Ol....
If I were King of The Forest (extended version) - Bert Lahr/Judy Garland/Ray Bolger/Jack Haley/Buddy Ebsen
The Jitterbug (outtake) - Judy Garland/Ray Bolger/Jack Haley/Buddy Ebsen/Bert Lahr
Ding Dong! Emerald City (outtake) - Ken Darby/The M-G-M Studio Orchestra & Chorus
Delirious Escape (extended version)/Delirous Escape Continued/End T itle - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra

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Lions and tigers and bears, the yellow brick road, gamboling midgets, warnings scrawled high above by a skywriting witch: No movie ever imprinted itself on young imaginations or endured in adult memory more than MGM's classic 1939 musical, and no movie score ever hooked as forcefully into our collective cultural memory. This exemplary soundtrack finally treats this deserved classic to a thoughtful and comprehensive rendering (an even more detailed, expanded version was also released simultaneously as a deluxe box) that confirms the enduring power of Harold Arlen's original music and E. Y. "Yip" Harburg's lyrics. On film, the songs unreeled as a mixture of discreet songs and multi-themed medleys with frequent reprises, a presentation preserved here, epitomized in the "Munchkinland Musical Sequence." If not as concise as Bobby McFerrin's legendary, hilarious concert compression of the entire musical story, this telling of The Wizard of Oz relives the film just as vividly. "Over the Rainbow" is here, of course, precisely where it should be in the sequence, as as timelessly luminous and wistful as ever. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

Don't give this as a present even to the wicked witch of the west.......2007-03-11

This CD soundtrack of the music from the film the Wizard of OZ is poorly produced. Sound quality is poor. Songs run into each other.

wizard of oz: selections from the original motion picture sountrack.......2006-03-17

The CD came promptly. My grandchildren, children and I had a great time listening to it without watching the DVD and going through all of the scenes. We are very happy with our purchase.

Captivating, just like the movie.......2006-02-03

It is true that CDs created from antquated recording equipment show their age. This one is no exception, but the sound to me is still quite good and it is surprising that the production turned out so well.

I'm sure this has been said already, but if you enjoy the movie the soundtrack is fun to have. My children are entertained by it in the car and I appreciate the imagination it inspires in comparison to watching a movie.

The melodies of Judy Garland are as captivating today as they ever have been. "Over the Rainbow" is a timeless classic I never grow tired of.

Don't be fooled by negative reviews of the sounds quality. The sound is as good as it can be and to my ears, excellent!

Recommended to all Wizard of Oz fans.

Almost Over the Rainbow.......2005-09-08

This version of The Wizard of Oz proves three things: 1) MGM may well have been the Tiffany's of movie studios back in the 30's, but their sound department was pretty primitive; 2) Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg were a stupendous team and Herbert Stothart (MGM's music director) was a darned good arranger; 3) Judy Garland was a miracle.

Hiss, scratches, pops and limited sonic range notwithstanding, you can't beat this recording to provide the essence of the movie. Judy and her fellow cast members (especially Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr and Jack Haley) are just wonderful.

The album notes don't point it out, but there's an interesting "extra" performer on many tracks: Buddy Ebsen. Ebsen was cast as the Tin Man (without a heart), and worked for about a week on the film before becoming desperately ill as a result of the toxic aluminum powder that was ground into his makeup. When it was clear that Ebsen wasn't going to recover quickly, he was replaced by Haley. (The makeup formula was replaced, too!) But Ebsen's voice, which had been pre-recorded for performance playback, appears on a number of tracks on this recording.

The Memories of the Wizard of Oz!.......2005-08-05

This CD brings back great memories for me. Just listening to it I can visualize the scenes from the movie. Plus it has one of Judy Garland most memorable songs, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".

The Wizard Of Oz: Selections From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Children's Package)

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The Wizard Of Oz: Selections From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Children's Package)
Herbert Stothart , Harold Arlen , and E. Y. Harburg
Manufacturer: Kid Rhino
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

Main Title - MGM Studio Orchestra/Murray Cutter
Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
Cyclone (extended version) - MGM Studio Orchestra/Murray Cutter
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: Come Out, Come Out... - Billie Burke And Munchkins
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: It Really Was No Miracle - Judy Garland, Billy Bletcher, And Munchkins
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: We Thank You Very Sweetly - Joseph Koziel And Frank Cucksey
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead - Munchkins
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: As Mayor Of The Munchkin City - Billy Bletcher, Pinto Cilveg, And J.D. Jewkes
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: As Coroner, I Must Aver - Harry Stanton
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead - Munchkins
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: The Lullaby League - Lorraine Bridges, Betty Rome, And Caron Tevis
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: The Lollipop Guild - Billy Bletcher, Pinto Colveg, And Hatty Stanton
Munchkinland Musical Sequences: We Welcome You To The Munchkin Land - Munchkins
Follow The Yellow Brick Road/You're Off To See The Wizard - Judy Garland And Munchkins
If I Only Had A Brain (Extended Version) - Ray Bolger And Judy Garland
We're Off To See The Wizard - Judy Garland And Ray Bolger
If I Only Had A Heart (Extended Version) - Jack Haley (Juliet's Voice: Adrianna Caselloti)
Were Off To See The Wizard - Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Buddy Ebsen
If I Only Had The Nerve - Bert Lahr, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, And Judy Garland
Were Off To See The Wizard - Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Buddy Ebsen
Optimistic Voices - MGM Studio Orchestra, Debutantes, And Rhythmettes
The Merry Old Land Of Oz - Frank Morgan, Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Tyler Brooks,Ralph Sudam, Bobby Watso
I Were King Of The Forest (extended version) - Bert Lahr, Judy Garland, Ray bolger, Jack Haley, And Buddy Ebsen
The Jitterbug (Outtake) - Judy Garland, Ray bolger, Jack Haley, Buddy Ebsen, And Bert Lahr
Ding-Dong! Emerald City (Outtake) - Ken Darby And MGM Studio Chorus
Delirious Escape (Extended Version)/Delirious Escape Continued/End Title - MGM Studio Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

Talk about Horrible.......2001-06-11

I bought this CD and it was just terrible, I was expecting much more, and I got nothing, I am an unsatisfied customer!

This is a Great CD!!.......2000-12-15

I heard the CD before I ordered it from Amazon.com..My nieces are in LOVE with the music to the movie, so it went over huge with them. It has everyone's favorite songs from the movie.. How could you not love it?

;) Alisha

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