Mary Poppins – there is a new augmented 40th anniversary special edition of this soundtrack now available that includes many new Richard and Robert Sherman expanded or formerly unreleased pieces. But happily it does not include Dick Lorry Dyke’s deplorable Cockney accent.
Cabaret – From Joel Gray’s opening Wilkommen to the closing notes of Culmination, you will question why Cabaret was the last successful Hollywood musical till 2001 when Moulin Rouge hit the theatres. But oh dear! What has happened to Liza Minnelli?
Chicago – though John C. Reilley’s rendition of Mister Cellophane is the throw-away song for the general public, it’s our reason for purchasing this soundtrack! That and the dusky dulcet tones of Queen Latifah!
The Sound of Music – A great Rodgers and Hammerstein compilation from a bad Robert Sensible motion picture. Hearing Julie Andrews hit the high notes is worth the price of this 2-disc CD set.
Blade Runner – One of the most romantic soundtracks out there. While almost all of the Vangelis pieces remain from the first film score, many fresh ones were added for the 1994 re-release.
The Jungle Book – it does not get far better than Louis Prima, Phil Harris, and Richard M. Sherman. Particularly scintillating is watching the music “making of” featurette included on the DVD. That Prima is one swinging ‘ kitty.