Oliver! (1968 Film Soundtrack)
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Composer: Lionel BartPerformer: Ron Moody
Performer: Mark Lester
Performer: Jack Wild
Performer: Shani Wallis
Performer: Harry Secombe
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Soundtracks:
- Overture - LIONEL BART
- Food, Glorious Food - LIONEL BART
- Boy For Sale - LIONEL BART
- Where Is Love? - Mark Lester
- You've Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two - Ron Moody
- Consider Yourself - Jack Wild,Mark Lester and Ensamble
- I'd Do Anything - Jack Wild,Shani Wallis,Sheila White,Mark Lester,Ro
- Be Back Soon - Ron Moody and Boys
- As Long As He Needs Me - Shani Wallis
- Who Will Buy? - Mark Lester and Ensamble
- It's A Fine Life - Shani Wallis,Sheila White and 'The Three Cripples'
- Reviewing the Situation - Ron Moody
- Oom-Pah-Pah - Shani Wallis and 'The Three Cripples'Crowd
- Finale(Where Is Love?/Consider Yourself) - Orchestra and Ensamble
Music reviews of Oliver! (1968 Film Soundtrack)
Music Review: Lyrically, Musical, A Fine Soundtrack
Rating: 4 Stars
There have been a few remakes over the years, and even this, too, is a remake. In general, due to the musical power of Lionel Bart, they all work. However, this is the one which won the awards and the hearts of listeners.
Why?
It sounds like it is fresh out of the box, without that contrived, "trying to sound like Broadway" vocalized music. These guys are singing, not just putting notes to words. Their accents are believable and never forced.
I first had "Oliver!" in LP form when I was a child, back when vinyl was the thing. The CD is great, but could be brighter. Hopefully, a better version is on its way. If they can fix that, my four stars will become six.
"Food, Glorious Food/Oliver!" -- This is the famous song about wanting what rich man have, indigestion!
"Boy for Sale" -- It is what you think, child slavery in Merry Ol' England. It is sing somber, cold and bitter.
"Where Is Love?" -- Oliver asks the eternal question, wandering empty and missing the family he never had. You can feel his pain and loneliness, a theme known by every character from Fagin to the Dodger.
"Pick a Pocket or Two" -- Fagin remarks his angst against society, and his response to poverty. He's half Pied Piper, half Robin Hood, and half mob boss and 100% bad. His voice is rich and layered.
"Consider Yourself" -- The Artful Dodger lets Oliver knows that family is family, even when they aren't family. Catchy song.
"I'd Do Anything" -- The Dodger and Nancy declare their bond of friendship, and Oliver and Fagin chime in.
"Be Back Soon" -- The song seems at first like it was tossed in, but Moody's elocution is perfect.
"As Long as He Needs Me" -- Nancy sings about her love for her thieving, deceitful man, Bill. Her love is buoyed by codependency and insecurity.
"Who Will Buy?" -- Mark Lester's quiet, meek voice is perfect for the role of Oliver Twist.
"It's a Fine Life" -- How living the simple life is not as bad as it seems, but aren't sure things couldn't be better. Fagin and Nancy, and the cast of children dialogue through song. "If you don't mind having to deal with Fagin. It's a fine life!"
"Reviewing the Situation" -- Fagin asks, "I'm reviewing the situation. Can a fellow be a villain all his life?"
"Oom-Pah-Pah" -- Nancy leads the chorus in a beer lifting song that is fun all the way through.
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
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