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1776 (1969 Original Broadway Cast) | 
 enlarge | Creators: Sherman Edwards, Clifford David, Ken Howard, Ron Holgate, Virginia Vestoff, William Daniels
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 4639
Format: Cast Recording
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 48215
UPC: 074644821529
EAN: 0074644821529
ASIN: B0000027WJ
Release Date: May 19, 1992
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| Tracks:
| • | Overture | | • | Sit Down, John | | • | Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve/Till Then | | • | The Lees of Old Virginia | | • | But, Mr. Adams | | • | Yours, Yours, Yours | | • | He Plays the Violin | | • | Cool, Cool, Considerate Men | | • | Momma Look Sharp | | • | The Egg | | • | Molasses To Rum | | • | Is Anybody There? | | • | Finale |
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Evidence that one can make a musical about anything, Exhibit A: 1776. As one might expect, the whole concept of making a musical about the creation and signing of the Declaration of Independence was greeted in the late 1960s with, well, ridicule. The show debuted on Broadway in 1969, and three years later, when its run finally ended, it was its producers who had the last laugh. In addition, it toured for an additional two years and beat out Hair (in 1969 yet!) for a Tony Award. This recording, with the original Broadway cast, includes many of the same actors who went on to star in the film, the version with which most audiences today are probably familiar. One notable exception is Rex Everhart, who replaced Howard da Silva at some performances and on this recording. But there's still William Daniels as John Adams, though in some cases his performance is more subdued than it was on film. Musically, 1776 is an odd creation, considering when it came into being. As one might expect, there's a lot of fife and drum going on, especially in the opening number and during "The Lees of Old Virginia." For those less than familiar with the plot, it hinges on the idealism of Adams, who's trying his best to back up the American Revolution with some legislative action, and spends much of his time arguing with either the Continental Congress or God, as in "Piddle, Twiddle, and Resolve": "A second flood, a simple famine / Plagues of locusts everywhere / Or a cataclysmic earthquake / I'd accept with some despair / But no, you sent us Congress / Good God, sir, was that fair?" (One could argue that he gets further with God.) While not entirely historically accurate, and containing some rather peculiar numbers (Franklin, Jefferson, and Adams sitting around debating what their new country's national bird is going to be ranks among the oddest), there's no questioning 1776's staying power. --Genevieve Williams
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| Customer Reviews: Read 41 more reviews...
 1776 Still Fun! August 10, 2008
I wanted to get the CD for the movie, but couldn't find one, so I bought this. I really wanted John Cullum, but the rest of the cast is either the same as the movie or better. Some of the music is done a little differently, but it is close enough. If I wasn't comparing the movie & the show I would have considered this a 5 star recording.
1776 July 28, 2008
An enjoyable soundtrack to the musical 1776. This CD would make an excellent addition to your film soundtrack collection.
 Mildred Kaye's review of 1776 CD April 18, 2008
1776 is of my all time favorites. I love flavor of the music of the 18th century in the development of the songs.
This is a very powerful exposition of this seminal episode in the history of America.
1776 gives life to the familiar historical figures and reminds us of their courage. They are all educated and at least upper middle class men who, by signing the Declaration of Independence, are putting their heads in a noose. If the war had gone otherwise, they would surely have been hanged as revolutionaries.
A wonderful experience January 22, 2008
I have played this album over and over again since I was 10. This was my first Broadway musical (my dad took me for my 10th birthday), and I still thrill to the vocal performance of William Daniels. The songs remain witty and inspirational, particularly the stirring "Is Anybody There?" and the dynamic "The Egg," one of the great showtunes of the 1960s and absolutely thrilling -- the thought of three Founding Fathers singing about their dreams for the future of the United States is simply captivating. "He Plays the Violin" is another beautiful number, made poignant by the lyrics' forshadowing of Martha Jefferson's early death.
Sound Quality not perfect on CD July 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a new CD, overall quality and amazon procedure were excellent. The CD itself on a few songs fails to provide enough amplification to the background chorus or secondary singer, thus I must strain to actually hear both duet parts, with the latter almost inaudible. For example, Lee's of Old Virginia, Till Then, and Who will write our new declaration. It is not in my players, but within the CD. I actually ordered this because I wanted Violin by Betty Buckley and am satisfied with the reproduction overall, but it also has the audio problems with Adams and Franklins lines within the song
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