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The King and I
Original Soundtrack
Music & Lyrics:
Rodgers & Hammerstein
Performed by: Yul Brynner, Marni Nixon, The Cast and The 20th Century Fox Studio Orchestra
Label: Snapper Music
Date Recorded: 1956
Cat no. SFILMCD019
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Notes
A selection of the fantastic songs from the 1956 film adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's hit musical, The King and I, starring Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr. Prolific dubbing singer Marni Nixon ("The Voice of Hollywood") actually sang Deborah Kerr's part in the movie and soundtrack.
The film was nominated for 4 Golden Globes, winning 2 (Best Motion Picture and Best Actress) and 9 Academy Awards, where it won 5 including Best Actor and Best Music.
The original soundtrack, which forms the basis of this CD, remained on the US charts for 277 weeks, reaching No.1 and eventually selling more than a million copies!
Packaging & Liner Notes
Digipack.
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| Track Listing |
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Overture
20th Century-Fox Studio Orchestra |
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| 2. |
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I Whistle A Happy Tune
Marni Nixon |
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| 3. |
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My Lord And Master
Leona Gordon |
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Hello, Young Lovers
Marni Nixon |
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March Of The Siamese Children
20th Century Fox Studio Orchestra |
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A Puzzlement
Yul Brynner |
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Getting To Know You
Marni Nixon and Childrens' Chorus |
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We Kiss in A Shadow/I Have Dreamed
Reuben Fuentes & Leona Gordon |
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Shall I Tell You What I Think Of You?
Marni Nixon |
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Something Wonderful
Terry Saunders |
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Song Of The King
Yul Brynner |
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Shall We Dance?
Marni Nixon & Yul Brynner |
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Something Wonderful (Finale)
20th Century Fox Studio Orchestra |
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