Willson,Meredith Unsinkable Molly Brown: Original Demo Recordings CD

'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' was Meredith Willson's second Broadway musical following the phenomenal success of 'The Music Man'. Based on the life of Margaret Brown, the production opened at New York's Winter Garden Theatre on November 3rd 1960, starring Tammy Grimes and Harve Presnell. This landmark collection includes, for the first time on CD, the original demo recordings produced for the stage musical. This includes a superb fully orchestrated studio demo album featuring vocalists Sandy Stewart and Bernie Knee alongside the Elliot Lawrence Orchestra and Chorus. Also featured are selections from the score performed by composer Meredith Willson alongside his wife Rini and the show's original male lead Harve Presnell. These fascinating composer demos include several cut songs including 'Read the Label on the Bottle', 'One Day at a Time' and 'Colorado, My Home'. The release includes a bonus disc of cover recordings from Meredith Willson's dazzling score including a full length instrumental album performed by Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra (remastered from stereo reel tape) plus a comprehensive selection of pop vocal cover recordings including songs performed by Aretha Franklin, Nat "King" Cole, Gordon MacRae, Dinah Shore, The Four Aces and more. The collection is further complemented by detailed sleeve notes by Broadway historian George Dansker. 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown - The Original Demo Recordings and More' is a limited edition release of 500 units only

1. I Ain't Down Yet - Elliot Lawrence Orchestra and Chorus 2. Belly Up to the Bar, Boys - Elliot Lawrence Orchestra and Chorus 3. I've Already Started in - Sandy Stewart 4. I'll Never Say No - Bernie Knee 5. Bea-U-Ti-Ful People of Denver - Elliot Lawrence Orchestra and Chorus 6. Are You Sure - Sandy Stewart 7. Chick-A-Pen - Sandy Stewart, Bernie Knee 8. Bon Jour (The Language Song) - Bernie Knee, Sandy Stewart 9. If I Knew - Bernie Knee 10. Keep-A-Hoppin' - Elliot Lawrence Orchestra and Chorus 11. Dolce Far Niente - Elliot Lawrence Orchestra and Chorus 12. I Ain't Down Yet - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 13. Belly Up to the Bar, Boys - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 14. Colorado, My Home - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 15. I've Already Started in - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 16. I'll Never Say No - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 17. My Own Brass Bed - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 18. Read the Label on the Bottle - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 19. Bon Jour (The Language Song) - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 20. If I Knew - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 21. One Day at a Time - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 22. Dolce Far Niente - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 23. Are You Sure - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 24. Colorado, My Home (Finale) - Meredith Willson, Rini Willson, Harve Presnell 25. Colorado, My Home (Echo Test) - Harve Presnell 26. I Ain't Down Yet - Iva Withers 27. I Ain't Down Yet - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 28. I'll Never Say No - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 29. Chick-A-Pen - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 30. Are You Sure - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 31. I've Already Started in - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 32. Belly Up to the Bar, Boys - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 33. Dolce Far Niente - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 34. Keep-A-Hoppin' - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 35. Leadville Johnny Brown Soliloquy - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 36. Bea-U-Ti-Ful People of Denver - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 37. Colorado, My Home - Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra 38. I Ain't Down Yet - Dinah Shore 39. Belly Up to the Bar, Boys - Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians 40. I've Already Started in - the Four Preps 41. I'll Never Say No - Janice Harper 42. Are You Sure - Aretha Franklin 43. If I Knew - Nat "King" Cole 44. Dolce Far Niente - Gordon MacRae 45. Keep-A-Hoppin' - Jack Marshall's Music 46. Molly Brown Medley - the Manhattans 47. I Ain't Down Yet - the Manhattans 48. Are You Sure - Tex Williams 49. Dolce Far Niente - the Four Aces 50. I Ain't Down Yet - Art Mooney 51. Are You Sure - Lori Parker