An American in Paris - 1951 Film Soundtrack

Title Tracks for An American in Paris (1951 Film Soundtrack)

1. Main Title (An American In Paris/'S Wonderful/I Got Rhythm) - MGM Studio Orchestra
2. Paris Narration/Left Bank (Themes From An American In Paris) - MGM Studio Orchestra
3. Nice Work If You Can Get It (Outtake) - Georges Guetary
4. Embraceable You - MGM Studio Orchestra
5. By Strauss - Gene Kelly, Georges Guetary, Mac MacLain, Grace Stark, Pete Roberts
6. Street Exhibit - MGM Studio Orchestra
7. I Got Rhythm - Gene Kelly, MGM Children's Chorus
8. But Not For Me - Benny Carter & His Orchestra
9. Medley: Do, Do, Do/Bidiin' My Time/I've Got A Crush On You/Love Is Here To Stay - MGM Orchestra
10. Someone To Watch Over Me - Benny Carter & His Orchestra
11. Medley: My Cousin In Milwaukee/A Foggy Day/The Half-Of-It Dearie Blues/But Not For Me (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
12. Tra-La-La - Gene Kelly, Oscar Levant
13. I'm No Enemy (Love Is Here To Stay) (Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
14. Love Is Here To Stay - Gene Kelly
15. Medley: What Time Is It?/Love Is Here To Stay (Reprise) - MGM Studio Orchestra, Gene Kelly
16. (I'll Build A) Stairway To Paradise - Georges Guetary
17. I've Got A Crush On You (Outtake) - Gene Kelly
18. Love Walked In (Outtake) - Georges Guetary, Oscar Levant
19. Medley: We Would Get Married (Love Walked In) (Outtake)/I Don't Think I'll Fall In Love Today... - Oscar Levant, MGM Studio Orchestra
20. Concerto In F (3rd Movement) - Oscar Levant, MGM Studio Orchestra
21. Painting Montage (Tra-La-La/Love Is Here To Stay) - MGM Studio Orchestra
22. Kiss Me (Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
23. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly, Georges Guetary
24. Lise, I Love You ('S Wonderful/Love Is Here To Stay) - MGM Studio Orchestra
25. Strike Up The Band (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
26. Liza (Complete Version) - Oscar Levant
27. Medley: Oh, Lady Be Good/'S Wonderful - MGM Studio Orchestra
28. Medley: That Certain Feeling/Clap Yo' Hands - MGM Studio Orchestra
29. I've Got A Crush On You (Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
30. I Got Rhythm (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
31. Tra-La-La (Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
32. But Not For Me - Georges Guetary
33. Utrillo Did It (Love Is Here To Stay/An American In Paris/Nice Work If You Can Get It) - MGM Studio Orchestra
34. An American In Paris Ballet (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
35. Finale (An American In Paris) - MGM Studio Orchestra
36. Painting Montage (An American In Paris) (Deleted Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
37. Main Title: An American In Paris (Alternate Version - Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra
38. Adam Cook Monologue (How Long Has This Been Going On?) (Extended Version) - Oscar Levant
39. Nice Work If You Can Get It (Partial As Used In Film) - Georges Guetary, Oscar Levant
40. Third Prelude (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
41. My Cousin In Milwaukee (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
42. A Foggy Day (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
43. The Half-Of-It Dearie Blues (Outtake) - Oscar Levant
44. But Not For Me - Oscar Levant
45. Bidin' My Time (Outtake) - Oscar Levant, Saul Chaplin
46. 'S Wonderful (Reprise) (Outtake) - Gene Kelly
47. Finale (Alternate Version - Outtake) - MGM Studio Orchestra

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

An American In Paris expanded CD Soundtrack "S'Wonderful", August 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: An American in Paris (1951 Film Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

This is the "Holy Grail" of MGM soundracks for lovers of MGM musicals. Expanded with cut numbers and alternate tracks, this 2 CD set covers most of Gerwhwin's great music. "Concerto In F" with Oscar Levant at the piano is in stereo as is several other tracks and has never sounded better. A pure joy to listen to and a must for all Gershwin and/or MGM musical fans!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Ga Ga for Gershwin, December 12, 2000

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This review is from: An American in Paris (1951 Film Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

Nearly every popular Gershwin tune is represented here, either as an instrumental, a vocal, or a production number. I am not a big fan of the film, but the soundtrack is fabulous. There are some stereo tracks here, too. Yet another triumph in the Turner/Rhino soundtrack collection of MGM films.As a sidenote I would like to thank Rhino for their extremely co-operative staff. When I bought this CD I opened up the very extensive booklet and was disappointed to find that due to an error on the assembly line I had received an insert that had some pages repeated and others deleted. I contacted Rhino and they sent me a new booklet which arrived within a week! That's what I call excellent customer service. The really neat thing is the fact that I have both booklets. The flubbed copy is sort of a collector's item to me.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

An American in Paris, August 29, 1998

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This review is from: An American in Paris (1951 Film Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

In my opinion, 's wonderful! This is the original 1950-51 recording with great pictures and information. This CD includes all the music from the movie, as well as many outtakes and variations. If you liked the movie (and even if you didn't), you'll love this!