Various Artists : That's Entertainment - The Best of the M-G-M Musicals

 

Genre: Pop

Dates: 1939-1957

A terrific collection of pop songs (by figures from our first golden age of pop singers) that attained classic status through the MGM Studio's run of hit musicals. Also, a great and essential companion to American Pop: Minstrels and Mojos, for those listeners who want a totally well-rounded understanding of American music below AND above ground!

Playlist:

1. That's Entertainment - Fred Astaire/Jack Buchanan/Nanette Fabray/Oscar Levant Listen Listen Listen
2. Get Happy - Judy Garland/M-G-M Studio Chorus Listen Listen Listen
3. From This Moment On - Ann Miller/Tommy Rall/Bob Fosse/Bobby Van Listen Listen Listen
4. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland Listen Listen Listen
5. Ol' Man River - William Warfield Listen Listen Listen
6. Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly Listen Listen
7. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland/M-G-M Studio Chorus Listen Listen
8. The Varsity Drag - June Allyson/Peter Lawford/M-G-M Studio Chorus Listen Listen
9. Easter Parade - Judy Garland/Fred Astaire/M-G-M Studio Chorus Listen Listen
10. All Of You - Fred Astaire Listen Listen
11. On The Atchison. Topeka. And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland/Cyd Charisse/Virginia O'Brien/Majorie Main/Ray Bolger/Benny Carter/The Seckler Group... Listen Listen
12. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne/Benny Carter And His Orchestra Listen Listen
13. I Like Myself - Gene Kelly Listen Listen
14. They Can't Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire Listen Listen
15. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin/Vic Damone/Clark Burroughs/Rex Dennis/Kay Armen/Jane Powell/Debbie Reynolds... Listen Listen
16. There's No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton/Howard Keel/Keenan Wynn/Louis Calhern

Donated by Kathryn Roberts