Welcome to a new Wildcard Wednesday (on a Tuesday), or really, a bonus Musical Theatre Monday, as we’re not only paying tribute to the underrated Vincent Youmans, we’re also indulging the 1970s’ nostalgia craze. However, this time, we’re not talking about the ’50s, but the ’20s — the other era that seemed to find a renaissance in popular entertainment, especially on Broadway. It all started with 1971’s surprise hit revival of No, No, Nanette (1925), which then sparked an attempt to resurrect many of the big shows of the Roaring Twenties — Irene (1919), Good News (1927), and Whoopee! (1928), among others.
For this post, we’re celebrating one such effort, which came, like several did, from Goodspeed Musicals — a 1977 revisal of Youmans’ 1927 charmer, Hit The Deck! Next to Nanette, this is one of the great composer’s most tuneful scores, and I’m happy to share an audio (songs only) of this production — which included a few interpolations and new ditties using existing melodies — for subscribers who comment below to alert me of their interest. As a sample, here’s one of my favorites — written for and then cut from the original production (but included as underscoring in the beloved 1955 film, starring the late Jane Powell) — “An Armful Of You.”
Come back next month for a new musical rarity! And stay tuned tomorrow for more sitcom fun!
Would love to hear this! Thanks!
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I would love to hear the entire audio of this score. thanks.
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I’m so glad to have a chance to hear these songs. Thank you!
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I love the movie. I would love to hear more of it.
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Yes please! :)
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Hi Jackson
Thank you for these old treasures. I would live to hear those songs from Hit the Deck. I saw Whoppie when it played and have copy of that fun show.
All the best
Bob
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I am a subscriber at my gmail address and I would be thrilled to get this recording. Thanks.
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Please send me this recording. I love Vincent Youmans!
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Youmans does not get enough love these days! The consistently high quality of his relatively small output is astonishing. Would love to hear this Hit the Deck audio if possible… thanks!
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Sounds intriguing. Would love hear this!
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Love to hear more of music from Vincent Youmans. Please send the connection.
Donna
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Hi Jackson, I hope you’re doing good. I always feel better listening the the great music
you share. Hit the Deck is one I’m not all that familiar with, so please send! Thank you for all that you do!
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Would love to hear this show.
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I’m late to the post, but sincerely appreciate all the files you’ve posted (particularly the Musical Comedy Time soundtracks). I would love to his this recording of Hit The Deck. Thank you!
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I would also love to hear the recording of Hit the Deck!
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