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Copacabana (1994 Original London Cast) | 
 enlarge | Artists: Original London Cast Recording, Bruce Sussman, Jack Feldman
Label: Relativity
Category: Music
Buy New: $17.98
New (8) Used (7) Collectible (1) from $6.95
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 146335
Format: Cast Recording
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 19432
UPC: 088561194321
EAN: 0088561194321
ASIN: B00004WF7S
Release Date: August 22, 2000
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 10 to 14 days
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| Tracks:
| • | Overture | | • | Copacabana | | • | Just Arrived | | • | Dancin' Fool | | • | Night on the Town | | • | Man Wanted | | • | Lola | | • | Who Needs to Dream? | | • | Ay Caramba! | | • | Bolero de Amor | | • | Sweet Heaven | | • | Who Am I Kidding? | | • | Who Am I Kidding? (Reprise) | | • | This Can't Be Real | | • | Welcome to Havana | | • | The Mermaid's Tale | | • | El Bravo! | | • | Who Needs to Dream? (Reprise) | | • | Copacabana (Finale) |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
Depends on your taste April 30, 2008
This product fit our needs perfectly. Our daughter is a dancer and needed some songs from this sound-track. If not for dance, however, this product would not be up my alley.
 A Piece of Fun February 18, 2008
Well there are the extreme dramas like Les Miserables, and there are there's the fluff like Copacabana. BUT Copa is not crap fluff; this CD is actually quite an enjoyable listen. The singers aren't spectacular, but they aren't horrible either. The lyrics are... well, not everything you've dreamed of, but they are certainly fitting with the song Copacabana. I bought this CD some years ago when my high school was performing it, but hadn't listened to it with a critical ear till recently and I was presently surprised at how many times I smiled during the listen. I would suggest this for anyone who likes a smile encouraging show. If you are a Showboat purist, you can pass this one, but beyond that, this show is for every age and person. Favorite song: "Man Wanted"
 A piece of GARBAGE!!!! (On stage and on CD!) February 4, 2004
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
It's NOT a good idea to take a 3-minute pop song and try to spin it out to a full fledged stage musical. I saw this in the theatre in a pre-Broadway tour that folded on the road..with good reason: The New York critics would pan it! I and the other Toronto critics sure did. If Barry Manilow is serious about writing for Broadway someone with his talent would certainly be welcome, but he had better learn HOW to create a musical: How and where to use music to enhance key dramnatic moments; how to structure songs so thay make plot points effectively; and how to develop interesting plot lines and characters. Start by studying some of the great hits: OKLAHOMA!; MY FAIR LADY; CABARET; COMPANY; etc and study how Hammerstein, Sondheim, Comden & Green, Kander and Ebb and others use songs to support the book and concept of the show. COPACABANA looks like some high school kid watched some old 1940s movie musicals and decided to write one of his own based on the popular song hit. The one song aside there is nothing memorable in this score and the songs onm this CD have almost nothing to do with the plot or characters. In 25 years of reviewing theatre I have never seen such an amaturish show being passd off as something worthy of Broadway.
 Copacabana November 5, 2003
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I don't know what took me so long to buy this CD. I think Barry is very good in Copa and should have been in movies. He is a natural and has a great sense of humor, again a natural. I love Barry because he makes me feel young and everyday I listen to his music whether it is a video or in my car. There just aren't enough nice things to say about this man. I have never seen him in concert, but plan on attending one as soon as he comes to my area. He has such an enduring talent and I only wish I could know him personally. He is just like the kids I grew up with when I lived in New York. Fun and just full of life. I Love You Barry!!!!
A fine, nearly traditional musical score! October 27, 2001
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
"Copacabana" has rhythms for everyone - swing, jazz, ballad and Latin! The music is energetic and full of fine percussion and horn - it should get anyone on their feet! There are a few recognizable tunes a la Barry Manilow (aside from the title song). The composers and lyricist have taken time to develop catchy tunes and some clever and excellent lyrics in most cases. For musical theatre buffs, the tale of Lola and Tony and the obstacles which, true to musical theatre, ALMOST keep them apart is a familiar but never tiring story. The albumn is a must for Barry Manilow fans - and if you aren't a Manilow fan, give it a listen. I think you will find some nice surprises.
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