[Dixielandjazz] Stan Freberg

[Robert S. Ringwald]

 pat ladd wrote:

> on the recomendation of someone on the list I bought Freberg`s `United 
> States of America` on CD.  I think its hilarious.
>
> Was this only a sound   production or was it on TV?. If it is on Video or 
> DVD I  would certainly like to get my hands on a copy.The dialogue is 
> really smart and the musical arrangements are superb. The sleeve notes say 
> `A musical Review made for stereo` so I don`t hold out much hope. but does 
> anyone know differently.
>
> I would love to see a stage presentation.
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 Pat,

That recording has been my favorite since it first came out in the early 
60s.  The music, comedy timing & all is exquisite.  The voices are perfect.

The Music Circus, theater in the round in Sacramento, did a musical based on 
the recording.  I did not see it.

As someone posted on DJML, the Vol. II is nowhere near as good -- It is a 
shame to group it with the first one because it does not compare.

Best,

Bob (Let's Run it up the flag pole and see if anyone salutes.) Ringwald



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