The Girl Most Likely (1957 Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Soundtrack]

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Though successful screen adaptations of My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, and West Side Story were yet to come at the time of this 1958 RKO musical, The Girl Most Likely was one of the last gasps of the original Hollywood film musical's golden days. This first-time CD release rescues the film's vibrantly kitschy soundtrack from oblivion, showcasing the studio's belated musical adaptation of its previous Ginger Rogers vehicle, Tom, Dick and Harry and a vibrant slate of songs by Meet Me in St. Louis composers Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Nelson Riddle brightens up the proceedings considerably with his romping title track and arrangements that crackle with jazzy big-band flair. As a bonus, the film's originally deleted duet between stars Jane Powell and Cliff Robertson, "I Like the Feeling," has been restored. New liner notes by composer Hugh Martin are included. --Jerry McCulley

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The Girl Most Likely (1957 Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • QUITE A MOST UNUSUAL SOUNDTRACK
 The Girl Most Likely (1957 Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Hugh Martin , Ralph Blane , and Jane Powell
Manufacturer: Drg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007J4RN
Release Date: 2003-01-21

Tracks:

  1. The Girl Most Likely (Main Title)
  2. We Gotta Keep Up With The Joneses
  3. I Don't Know What I Want
  4. Beach Party
  5. Travelogue (Where Do You Come From) / Balboa
  6. I Like The Feeling / Pink Cloud Music
  7. Crazy Horse
  8. All The Colors Of The Rainbow
  9. End Title

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Though successful screen adaptations of My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, and West Side Story were yet to come at the time of this 1958 RKO musical, The Girl Most Likely was one of the last gasps of the original Hollywood film musical's golden days. This first-time CD release rescues the film's vibrantly kitschy soundtrack from oblivion, showcasing the studio's belated musical adaptation of its previous Ginger Rogers vehicle, Tom, Dick and Harry and a vibrant slate of songs by Meet Me in St. Louis composers Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Nelson Riddle brightens up the proceedings considerably with his romping title track and arrangements that crackle with jazzy big-band flair. As a bonus, the film's originally deleted duet between stars Jane Powell and Cliff Robertson, "I Like the Feeling," has been restored. New liner notes by composer Hugh Martin are included. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars QUITE A MOST UNUSUAL SOUNDTRACK.......2003-01-22

There are many other soundtracks from Jane Powell flicks we'd like to see released on CD, but it's not likely that's gonna happen soon. Still, we nod to DRG, who continues to do masterful jobs releasing the unexpected (and, frankly, sometimes unwarranted) soundtracks in their "Hollywood Collector Series." "The Girl Most Likely," the bouncy (but, ultimately, forgettable) RKO Jane Powell flick --- a musicalization of the Ginger Rogers vehicle "Tom, Dick and Harry" --- is best remembered for its two Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane politically incorrect tunes ("Crazy Horse" and "All the Colors of the Rainbow") and Kaye Ballard's delightful big-screen turn. (The only ditty written by the team is the title tune, penned by Nelson Riddle, who scored the flick, and lycrist Bob Russell.) This isn't film music at its best, but the curiosity factor is charming, especially on "I Like the Feeling," a song co-star Cliff Robertson was supposed to sing in the film. It was cut from the film, but here, it's back, with Cliff and Janie warbling ... complete with the actual heartbeats of the two lovers. Quite a most unusual day!
Girl Most Likely
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    		Girl Most Likely
    Lisa Yves
    Manufacturer: Luli Music Publidhing
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0001BF9V8
    Release Date: 2004-02-01

    Tracks:

    1. Girl Most Likely
    2. Come Back
    3. An Empty Shell
    4. Drinking in the Dark
    5. Dear Mom
    6. Jaded
    7. Say Goodbye to the Summer
    8. Smooth Sailing
    9. Love is the Stuff
    10. I just got to Sing
    11. Long long Day
    12. Back to my Roots

    Album Description

    Girl Most Likely is a compilation of Lisa Yves' original songs. The music is a blend of Pop, Jazz, and Rhythm and Blues. The songs are thought provoking and insightful.
    The Girl Most Likely To
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      		The Girl Most Likely To
      Judy Harrison
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000REOF5A

      Product Description

      1 There Ought to Be A Law 2 The Girl Most Likely To 3 Slow Steady Rain 4 I Like That In A Man 5 That Won't Make This Right 6 I Can Live Without Him 7 Sooner Or Later 8 If you Can't Say Something Nice 9 Love Don't Even Know My Name 10 I Will Love Again 11 Sent For Me
      Voted Most Likely to Rock!
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        		Voted Most Likely to Rock!

        Manufacturer: Throwing Toasters
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000CA6LNI
        Release Date: 2004-09-14

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        4. The Very Thought of You
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