Welcome to a new Musical Theatre Monday! This month, we’re celebrating the anniversary of Cole Porter’s birth, and accordingly, I’m sharing — with subscribers who comment below to alert me of their private, non-commercial interest — access to an audio recording from a live performance of Musicals at Mufti’s 2019 production of Panama Hattie (1940).
We’ve talked about Panama Hattie several times before — it’s the fourth of five scores that Porter wrote for his iconic muse Ethel Merman, who now got her name above the title, and a chance to introduce top-drawer songs like “Let’s Be Buddies,” “I’ve Still Got My Health,” and “Make It Another Old-Fashioned, Please.” (More here.) For the Mufti production, Merman’s role was played by Klea Blackhurst. Here’s Blackhurst — in a sample — with “You Said It,” a never-officially-recorded number that Merman only sang briefly in the 1954 TV production.
Come back next month for a new musical rarity! And stay tuned for another Sitcom Tuesday!
so wonderful thank u for continuing to bring new aspects to the brilliant mr porter and rare productions
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What a wonderful score. I would love the recording.
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Always love seeing Cole Porter! I’d love a copy!
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Hi, Jackson! I’d like to hear the recording of “Panama Hattie”. Thanks for sharing!
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Never heard of this song before – thank you so much for making this recording available!
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Cole Porter’s songs are so carefully crafted they never get old. I would love a copy of Panama Hattie. I treasure the copy of Jubille you sent me awhile back.
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love Porter. Would love to hear this show.
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I would love to hear this recording! It would be appreciated if you could share.
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Please send me a copy of the Musicals In Mufti presentation of Panama Hattie. Thanks, Jackson.
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Hi Jackson, you are doing great with Porter postings and I would love to hear the Musicals at Mufti’s Panama Hattie.
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I always love to add more Porter to my collection. Please Send.
Thanks again, Jackson!
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I love the Mufti series and would love to hear this recording. I hope they bring back this series in person. The York is now on the UES I think.
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Thanks for putting a spotlight on this criminally under-recorded score. Would love to hear the Mufti audio if possible. “You Said It” is such a delightful hidden gem, and I can only imagine what other interesting Porter rarities lie in wait!
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Another favorite lyricists-composer’s work to hear, please send access to “Panana Ha
Thanks for provding the “oldies” that are “newbies” but “goodies” to us “young-uns”.
Donna
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Hello Jackson,
I’m always ready to hear a great Cole Porter score. Thank you for making it available.
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Hi: I’d love to hear this recording. Thanks so much!
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I am always searching for hidden Porter gems and I suspect the full score of Panama Hattie may contain some.
Craig
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