Annie (Original 1982 Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Don't get me wrong; this cd has excellent songs and even included ones I never even thought would be on the cd. My only complaint is that they include a shortened version of Maybe. Then don't sing the second verse of the song. You never hear "betcha he reads, betcha she sews, maybe she's made me a closet of clothes..." and the climatic end of the song. My 4 year old and I were both so disappointed that this was done. I can't image they were short on space on the cd. My daughter and I sing that verse all the time and we couldn't believe when we put the cd in, played the song, and then it ended so abruptly. I just don't understand. Other than that, the song selection is awesome and this version of the movie was by far the best made.

As a recovering "Annie" addict, I'd say that this soundtrack is easily the best recording of all the "Annie" soundtracks available. Though the vocal arrangements aren't as stellar as the ones on the OBC's recording, the orchestral arrangements are amazing.

Take "It's the Hard-Knock Life" for example. The other recordings can't hold a candle to this one, as they don't have the extensive dance breaks.

Carol Burnett's portrayal as the drunken villian Miss Hannigan is just as hilarious on the soundtrack as it is with the movie itself. The woman is a genius.

I grew up watching the movie version of 'Annie' and thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact, one of my first songs to sing as a child was 'Tomorrow'. My father taught it to me when I was 2 years old and I can hear myself on tape they recorded.
I was diagnosed with the disease Neurofibromatosis at the age of 4 and was told I had six months left to live. I am now 26 years old and I am lucky to be here. Anyway, Make a Wish Foundation found out about me and asked what I wanted. Of all the things a little girl could ask for, I wanted to see the musical Annie on stage. Although I don't remember the musical itself, it still left an impact on me. The song 'Tomorrow' still tugs at my heart strings and it still gives me hope for another Tomorrow.