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Puttin' on the Ritz: Capitol Sings Irving BerlinPuttin' on the Ritz: Capitol Sings Irving Berlin by Irving Berlin
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Great collection of fresh interpetations of Berlin from the terrific Capitol flock of singers.
This Is The Army (1943 Film)This Is The Army (1943 Film) by Irving Berlin
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The Warner Bros. 1943 extranvaganza version of his 1942 All-Solder Show. The Oscar-winning orchestrations by Ray Heindorf are first-rate. The audio on this CD is inferior to the sound on the restored Warner Bros. DVD release but contains the dropped "The Army's Made a Man Out of Me" and an uninterrupted "God Bless America".
Warner Bros. and the Homefront Collection (Irving Berlin's This Is the Army / Thank Your Lucky Stars / Hollywood Canteen)Warner Bros. and the Homefront Collection (Irving Berlin's This Is the Army / Thank Your Lucky Stars / Hollywood Canteen)
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This set contains a definitive complete quality DVD edition of the film version of "This Is The Army" (1943) including the Overture, the Exit Music and the trailer.
This Is the Army / Call Me Mister / Winged VictoryThis Is the Army / Call Me Mister / Winged Victory by Irving Berlin
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Irving Berlin's 1942 World War II American All-Soldier Broadway stage show. This CD contains the Decca 78 rpm studio record recordings with the original stage show cast.
This Is the Army & Call Me MisterThis Is the Army & Call Me Mister by This Is the Army
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This collection has a few "This is the Army" stage show additions including Irving Berlin himself singing "This is the Army" and a glee club version of "This Time".
The Songwriter Goes to War: The Story of Irving Berlin's World War II All-Army Production of This Is the ArmyThe Songwriter Goes to War: The Story of Irving Berlin's World War II All-Army Production of This Is the Army by Alan Anderson
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Berlin's All-Soldier World War II show was a musical marvel of the era that completely captured the innocent martial enthusiasm at the beginning of America's participation in the War in the poignant hope that "This Time is the Last Time".
White ChristmasWhite Christmas
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The irrepressible campy 1954 film. Inferior to 1942's "Holiday Inn" but no one seems to care.
White ChristmasWhite Christmas by Irving Berlin
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Utterly delightful 2006 stage show that brings back most of the 1954 film song score and some other Berlin chestnuts in a peppy, charming collection of fresh performances.
Holiday InnHoliday Inn by Bing Crosby
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Decca studio recordings of the songs from the 1942 film "Holiday Inn".
Holiday Inn (3 Disc Collector's Set)Holiday Inn (3 Disc Collector's Set)
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The film musical that introduced the song "White Christmas" (1942 Oscar for Best Song).
Songs of Irving BerlinSongs of Irving Berlin by Various Artists
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Solid UK introduction to the songs of Berlin from all the eras of his music. This collection includes a few rarities along with the hits.
Irving Berlin In Hollywood (Film Score Anthology)Irving Berlin In Hollywood (Film Score Anthology) by Irving Berlin
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Overview of Berlin movie songs for MGM and RKO Film Studios in the 1930's and 1940's.
Keep On Smiling: Songs By Irving Berlin, 1915 - 1918Keep On Smiling: Songs By Irving Berlin, 1915 - 1918 by Benjamin Sears
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World War I-era Berlin songs.
Annie Get Your Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Re-release of 1950 Film)Annie Get Your Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Re-release of 1950 Film) by Various Artists
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This recording contains both the Judy Garland and Betty Hutton film versions of Berlin's greatest stage musical success.
Annie Get Your Gun - Studio Cast albumAnnie Get Your Gun - Studio Cast album
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Sensational studio production with Doris Day and Robert Goulet perfect for their parts near the pinnacle of their careers.
Annie Get Your Gun (1999 Broadway Revival Cast)Annie Get Your Gun (1999 Broadway Revival Cast) by Irving Berlin
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Fresh interpretation of the most successful Berlin Broadway score. The songs "Colonel Buffalo Bill" and "I'm an Indian, Too" are dropped. The 1966 revival song "An Old-Fashioned Wedding" and the delightful (often dropped) "Who Do You Love, I Hope" are retained.
There's No Business Like Show Business: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackThere's No Business Like Show Business: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Berlin's last film musical from 1954 again utilizes tunes new and old. Berlin himself woke up Marilyn Monroe at home to ask her to sing "Heat Wave". She did it.
Miss Liberty (1949 Original Broadway Cast)Miss Liberty (1949 Original Broadway Cast) by Irving Berlin
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1949 musical that got lost in the Broadway attention on Rodgers & Hammerstein's mega-hit "South Pacific". Many of the songs from this show were only recorded here.
Mr. President (1962 Original Broadway Cast)Mr. President (1962 Original Broadway Cast)
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Berlin's final Broadway production was this 1962 Kennedy era show that quickly disappeared along with Berlin himself from public view. For Berlin fans, a final batch of sweet Berlin tunes.
Face the Music (2007 Encores! Cast Recording)Face the Music (2007 Encores! Cast Recording)
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Depression era Berlin musical.
As Thousands Cheer: The Hit Musical Comedy Revue! (1998 New York Revival Cast)As Thousands Cheer: The Hit Musical Comedy Revue! (1998 New York Revival Cast) by Irving Berlin
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The lack of a pit orchestra takes some of the glint off the song jewels but this is the only current way to hear the entire 1933 Broadway revue show.
Louisiana Purchase - The Musical Comedy Smash Hit: 1996 Original New York Cast RecordingLouisiana Purchase - The Musical Comedy Smash Hit: 1996 Original New York Cast Recording by Irving Berlin
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1940 Broadway musical revue with great songs including "You're Lonely and I'm Lonely".
The Music of Irving BerlinThe Music of Irving Berlin
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Pop orchestral interpretations of Berlin standards.
American Dance Bands Play the Music of Irving BerlinAmerican Dance Bands Play the Music of Irving Berlin by Various Artists
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Berlin tunes by dance bands.
Unsung Irving Berlin (Studio Cast)Unsung Irving Berlin (Studio Cast) by Various Artists
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Truly rare Berlin songs on tap.
As Thousands Cheer: The Life Of Irving BerlinAs Thousands Cheer: The Life Of Irving Berlin by Laurence Bergreen
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Insightful biography of Berlin that tells the truth about Berlin's talent, times, obsessions and extraordinary musical success against all odds.
Biography - Irving Berlin: An American Song (A&E DVD Archives)Biography - Irving Berlin: An American Song (A&E DVD Archives)
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The story of the life of Irving Berlin.
The Complete Lyrics of Irving BerlinThe Complete Lyrics of Irving Berlin by Robert Kimball
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Berlin was not just a magnificent tunesmith but he also write brilliant lyrics.
The Songs of Irving Berlin : Patriotic SongsThe Songs of Irving Berlin : Patriotic Songs
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Few American songwriters of the 20th Century were more patriotic than Irving Berlin. Jerome Kern was once famous for saying, "Irving Berlin doesn't write American Music. He IS American Music!"
Top Hat/Blue SkiesTop Hat/Blue Skies
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Fred Astaire's two greatest films with Berlin songs were 1935's "Top Hat" and 1946's "Blue Skies" where Astaire performs "Puttin' on the Ritz".
Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers At RKO: Motion Picture Soundtrack AnthologyFred Astaire & Ginger Rogers At RKO: Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology by Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
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Berlin wrote scores for three of the Astaire/Rogers musicals: "Top Hat", "Follow the Fleet" and "Carefree". 1935 Oscar for the song "Cheek to Cheek".
Astaire & Rogers Ultimate Collector's Edition (Flying Down to Rio / The Gay Divorcee / Roberta / Top Hat / Follow the Fleet / Swing Time / Shall We Dance / Carefree / The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle / The Barkleys of Broadway)Astaire & Rogers Ultimate Collector's Edition (Flying Down to Rio / The Gay Divorcee / Roberta / Top Hat / Follow the Fleet / Swing Time / Shall We Dance / Carefree / The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle / The Barkleys of Broadway)
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Berlin song scores for "Top Hat", "Follow the Fleet" and "Carefree".
On The Avenue (1937 Film) / Rose of Washington Square (1939 Film)On The Avenue (1937 Film) / Rose of Washington Square (1939 Film) by Various Artists - Soundtracks
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Arguably the most delighful of all Berlin film song collections, from 1937, "On the Avenue" is now a largely forgotten depression era musical comedy with one Berlin song gem after another.
On the AvenueOn the Avenue
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1937's "On the Avenue" contains one of Berlin's most delightful song scores.
Alexander's Ragtime BandAlexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin
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1938 film musical with a host of Berlin tunes new and old including the terrific new ballad "Now It Can Be Told".
Alexander's Ragtime BandAlexander's Ragtime Band
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The 1938 Fox musical extravaganza that features a full blast of Berlin tunes, new and old.
Easter Parade: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackEaster Parade: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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1948 delighful cornicopia of classic Berlin tunes with two of the best Berlin song interpreters of all time: Judy Garland and Fred Astaire.
Easter Parade (Two-Disc Special Edition)Easter Parade (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The sole blissful collaboration of Irving Berlin, Judy Garland and Fred Astaire.
Call Me Madam (1995 Broadway Concert Cast)Call Me Madam (1995 Broadway Concert Cast) by Irving Berlin
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Splendid 1950 satire musical also available in original cast recordings and the 1953 film version.
Call Me MadamCall Me Madam
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A rare chance to see a Berlin stage musical transferred to the screen more or less intact with the original star leading the cast.