The MGM Musical
Matthew Sweet celebrates the all-singing, all-dancing world of MGM musicals on film.
As the nationwide BFI Musicals season continues Matthew Sweet celebrates the all-singing, all-dancing world of MGM musicals on film. Featuring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Howard Keel in music from Easter Parade, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Show Boat, An American in Paris, and our classic score of the week Singin' in the Rain.
Image © Warner Bros. Ent. All rights reserved. Singin’ in the Rain is showing in selected cinemas as part of the BFI Musicals season.
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Music Played
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Cole Porter
Broadway Melody (1940)
Music Arranger: Leo Arnaud. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.- RHINO.
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George Meyer
For me and my Gal (1942)
Composer: Edgar Leslie. Composer: E. Ray Goetz. Singer: Judy Garland. Singer: Gene Kelly. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.- PREMIER SOUNDTRACKS.
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Nacio Herb Brown
Babes in Arms (1939) - Good Morning
Singer: Judy Garland. Singer: Mickey Rooney. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.- EMI.
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Irving Berlin
Easter Parade (1948) - It Only Happens When I Dance With You/Easter Parade
Singer: Judy Garland. Singer: Fred Astaire. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.- CBS.
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Saul Chaplin
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - Barn Dance
Composer: Gene de Paul. Orchestra: John Wilson Orchestra. Conductor: John Wilson.- EMI.
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Jerome Kern
Show Boat (1951) - Young Romance/Make Believe
Singer: Howard Keel. Singer: Kathryn Grayson. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.- Premier Soundtracks.
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Cole Porter
Kiss me Kate (1953) - Too Darn Hot
Singer: Ann Miller. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra. Conductor: André Previn.- MGM.
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George Gershwin
An American in Paris (1952) - I Got Rhythm
Singer: Gene Kelly. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.- CBS.
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Frederick Loewe
Brigadoon (1954) - The Heather on the Hill
Singer: Gene Kelly. Singer: Cyd Charisse.- CBS.
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Nacio Herb Brown
Singin' in the Rain (1952) - The Broadway Ballet
Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.- CBS.
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Frederick Loewe
Gigi (1958) - Say a Prayer For Me Tonight
Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra. Conductor: André Previn.- CBS.
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Hugh Martin
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Singer: Judy Garland. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.- Rhino Records.
Broadcast
- Sat 21 Dec 2019 15:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
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