Singin in the Rain - 1952 Film Soundtrack

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The complete 50th Anniversary Edition and a bonus disc featuring the original recordings that inspired the 1952 MGM classic! Includes 12 previously unreleased tracks 'Would You?' (duet) (unused version), 'Beautiful Girl' (unused original version), 'Singin' In The Rain' (alternative vocal), 'Should I' (unused instrumental), 'You Were Meant For Me', 'All I Do Is Dream Of You', 'Broadway Rhythm', 'You Are My Lucky Star', 'Would You?', 'Dancing On A Rainbow' plus 'Broadway Melody Ballet' (original version). Rhino. 2002.

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A vibrant tribute to MGM's legendary confluence of brains, talent, hard work, ambition--and dare we say it?--massive egos, Singin' in the Rain long ago took its rightful place among the first rank of the studio's dizzying catalog of film musicals. This double-disc, 46-track 50th-anniversary edition features all of the film's familiar songs, as well as numerous outtakes and extended versions, many culled directly from the film's original recording masters. Its second disc also chronicles the film's clever--if studio imposed--self-referential musical gambit of recycling a slate of Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown songs from Metro's first decade by including 14 of the originals, including performances by Jeanette McDonald, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and Freed himself. Featuring a dozen previously unreleased recordings and an illustrated booklet containing the insightful reminiscences of the film's original writers, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, it's the ultimate musical companion to one of cinema's magical, enduring masterpieces. --Jerry McCulley

Title Tracks for Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition)

1. Main Title/Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
2. Fit As A Fiddle (And Ready For Love) - Gene Kelly
3. Tango (Temptation) - MGM Studio Orchestra
4. All I Do Is Dream Of You - Debbie Reynolds
5. All I Do Is Dream Of You (Outtake) - Gene Kelly
6. Make 'Em Laugh - Donald O'Connor
7. Beautiful Girl Montage - MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus
8. Beautiful Girl - Jimmie Thompson
9. You Were Meant For Me - Gene Kelly
10. You Are My Lucky Star (Outtake) - Debbie Reynolds
11. Moses - Gene Kelly
12. Good Morning - Gene Kelly
13. Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
14. Would You? - Betty Noyes
15. Broadway Melody Ballet - MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus
16. Would You? End Title - Gene Kelly
17. Singin' In The Rain (In A-Flat) - Debbie Reynolds
18. Finale - Gene Kelly
19. Main Title (Alternate Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
20. Beautiful Girl (Alternate Version/Tempo Track) - Gene Kelly
21. Would You? (Unused Version) - Debbie Reynolds
22. Would You (Duet) (Unused Version) - Gene Kelly
23. Beautiful Girl (Unused Original Version) - Jimmie Thompson
24. Singin' In The Rain (Alternate Vocal) - Gene Kelly
25. Should I (Unused Instrumental) - MGM Studio Orchestra
26. The Broadway Melody - Charles King
27. You Were Meant For Me - Charles King
28. The Wedding Of The Painted Doll - James Burroughs
29. Singin' In The Rain - Cliff Edwards
30. Should I - Charles Kaley
31. Beautiful Girl - Sam Ash
32. All I Do Is Dream Of You - Gene Raymond
33. Broadway Rhythm - Frances Langford
34. I've Got A Feelin' Your Foolin' - Robert Taylor
35. You Are My Lucky Star - Marjorie Lane
36. Would You - Jeanette MacDonald
37. Good Morning - Judy Garland
38. Singin' In The Rain - Judy Garland
39. All I Do Is Dream Of You - Judy Garland
40. Dignity - MGM Studio Orchestra
41. Stunt Montage (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
42. First Silent Picture (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
43. Have Lunch With Me - MGM Studio Orchestra
44. Dancing On A Rainbow - Arthur Freed
45. Singin' In The Rain (Radio Broadcast) - Arthur Freed
46. Broadway Melody Ballet (Original Version) - Gene Kelly

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

The greatest movie musical of all time now is a superb CD!, October 20, 2002

"mikeyjs" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition) (Audio CD)

Rhino has outdone themselves with this new SINGIN' IN THE RAIN double CD set. They have dramatically improved the sound since the last single CD, and added many tracks that weren't on their first issue. Secondly, someone wisely re-programmed the tracks so that some of the less interesting underscoring cues were moved to a "supplemenary section" on the 2nd disc, so that the listening experience of Disc One is a real treat.As for the music, it is of course, without peer. You get the great performance from the most beloved movie musical of all time. In addition, Rhino provides the ORIGINAL versions of all the SINGIN' IN THE RAIN songs, including 4 never-before-released tracks from BROADWAY MELODY OF 1936, and an obscure rendition of BEAUTIFUL GIRL sung by someone named Sam Ash (could he be the same guy that owned the music stores???). In any case, for fans of the movie, this is the quintessential soundtrack album. For MGM musical afficianados, this release is a dream come...Read more

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Extra Great 50th Anniversary Edition!, February 24, 2005

S. Henkels (Devon, Pa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition) (Audio CD)

2 Very Long CD's include every tune from the famous MGM musical, plus an extra edition of BROADWAY MELODY. CD 2 has a few tunes from the 1930's that may seem a bit dated, but the several numbers by Judy Garland, including SINGING IN THE RAIN, from the early 1940's easily make up. How can you miss with this soundtrack including MOSES SUPPOSES, GOOD MORNING, SINGING IN THE RAIN, and all the rest!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Great Soundtrack, October 14, 2004

Michael Kopec "M Kopec" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition) (Audio CD)

The Soundtrack Is Really Great. The Music Has Been Remastered For The Best Possible Sound Ever. But I Only Have One Question. Where Is The Two Tracks Gene Dreams Of Kathy, And From Dueling To Dancing? How Could They Put The Complete Soundtrack On Two Cd's And Leave Two Tracks Off? It Don't Make Sense. Anyway It Is Still A Great Soundtrack To Own.