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| An American in Paris (1951 Film Soundtrack) | 
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| Artists: George Gershwin, Gene Kelly, Oscar Levant
Label: Rhino / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $24.98
Buy New: $16.83
You Save: $8.15 (33%)
New (11) Used (9) from $6.27
Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 18574
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.9
MPN: 71961
UPC: 081227196127
EAN: 0081227196127
ASIN: B0000033JE
Release Date: July 16, 1996
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: All products brand new and factory sealed.
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Main Title (An American in Paris / 'S Wonderful / I Got Rhythm) | | • | Paris Narration / Left Bank (Themes From An American In Paris) | | • | Nice Work If You Can Get It (Outtake) | | • | Embraceable You | | • | By Strauss | | • | Street Exhibit | | • | I Got Rhythm | | • | But Not For Me | | • | Medley: Do, Do, Do / Bidin' My Time / I've Got a Crush on You / Love Is Here To Stay | | • | Someone To Watch Over Me (Outtake) | | • | My Cousin in Milwaukee / A Foggy Day / The Half-Of-It Dearie Blues / But Not For Me (Outtake) | | • | Tra-La-La | | • | I'm No Enemy (Love Is Here To Stay) (Outtake) | | • | Love Is Here To Stay | | • | Medley: What Time Is It? / Love Is Here To Stay (Reprise) (Outtake) | | • | (I'll Build a) Stairway To Paradise | | • | I've Got a Crush on You (Outtake) | | • | Love Walked In (Outtake) | | • | Medley: We Would Get Married (Love Walked In) (Outtake) / I Don't Think I'll Fall In Love Today (Ex | | • | 3rd movement | | • | Painting Montage (Tra-La-La / Love Is Here To Stay) | | • | Kiss Me (Outtake) | | • | 'S Wonderful | | • | Lise, I Love You ('S Wonderful / Love Is Here To Stay) | | • | Strike Up the Band (Extended Version) | | • | Medley: Oh, Lady Be Good / 'S Wonderful |
Disc 2
| • | Medley: That Certain Feeling / Clap Yo' Hands | | • | I've Got a Crush on You (Outtake) | | • | I Got Rhythm (Extended Version) | | • | Tra-La-La (Outtake) | | • | But Not For Me (Outtake) | | • | Utrillo Did It (Love Is Here To Stay / An American In Paris / Nice Work If You Can Get It) | | • | An American In Paris Ballet | | • | Finale (An American In Paris) | | • | Painting Montage (An American In Paris) (Deleted Version) | | • | Main Title: An American In Paris (Alternate Version) (Outtake) | | • | Adam Cook Monologue (How Long Has This Been Going On?) (Extended Version) | | • | Nice Work If You Can Get It (partial as used in the film) | | • | Third Prelude (outtake from the film An American in Paris) | | • | My Cousin In Milwaukee (Outtake) | | • | A Foggy Day (Outtake) | | • | The Half-Of-It-Dearie Blues (Outtake) | | • | But Not For Me (Outtake) | | • | Bidin' My Time (Outtake) | | • | 'S Wonderful (Reprise) (Outtake) | | • | Finale (Alternate Version) (Outtake) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
This is a considerably expanded version of the soundtrack album to Vincente Minnelli's Oscar-winning film. With two discs and 100 minutes of music (much of which is presented for the first time), these original session masters are highlighted by the MGM Studio Orchestra, Oscar Levant, Benny Carter, and Gene Kelly, all of whom perform such memorable Gershwin tunes as "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Love Is Here to Stay," and "S'Wonderful." Just about all of the material has a monotonously mono sound, but Levant's version of "Concerto in F" is included here for the first time in true stereo. Along with several Levant improvisational piano solos based on Gershwin's music, there are also some outtakes as well as extensive production and historical notes. --Joseph Lanza
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
An American In Paris expanded CD Soundtrack "S'Wonderful" August 4, 1999
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is the "Holy Grail" of MGM soundracks for lovers of MGM musicals. Expanded with cut numbers and alternate tracks, this 2 CD set covers most of Gerwhwin's great music. "Concerto In F" with Oscar Levant at the piano is in stereo as is several other tracks and has never sounded better. A pure joy to listen to and a must for all Gershwin and/or MGM musical fans!
 TOO LONG !!!!!!!!!!! June 17, 2002
10 out of 20 found this review helpful
I would not suggest buying this version of this sondtrack!!! The underscores and the extra tracks that are not featured in the film are not neccesary. Rhino records puts the extras out to jack up the price of the CD (making one LP into 2 CDs).
I would buy the ORIGINAL CAST SOUNDTRACK released by MGM records. You will enjoy this version ever so much more without all the extras!!!
Ga Ga for Gershwin December 12, 2000
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Nearly every popular Gershwin tune is represented here, either as an instrumental, a vocal, or a production number. I am not a big fan of the film, but the soundtrack is fabulous. There are some stereo tracks here, too. Yet another triumph in the Turner/Rhino soundtrack collection of MGM films.As a sidenote I would like to thank Rhino for their extremely co-operative staff. When I bought this CD I opened up the very extensive booklet and was disappointed to find that due to an error on the assembly line I had received an insert that had some pages repeated and others deleted. I contacted Rhino and they sent me a new booklet which arrived within a week! That's what I call excellent customer service. The really neat thing is the fact that I have both booklets. The flubbed copy is sort of a collector's item to me.
An American in Paris August 30, 1998
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
In my opinion, 's wonderful! This is the original 1950-51 recording with great pictures and information. This CD includes all the music from the movie, as well as many outtakes and variations. If you liked the movie (and even if you didn't), you'll love this!
GERSHWIN'S TALENT August 12, 2001
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Many agree that the talented George Gershwin is a fabulous pianist, and alongside Ira, he helped to create some of the most beloved music ever. After viewing the movie that was filled with song and dance, I was pleased to discover that the soundtrack was readily available. The plot of An American in Paris mainly focuses on the lives of three friends and their dreams in addition to the romance that they encounter in the most popular European city. Gene Kelley is a struggling artist who soon falls in love, and the many songs in this cd express his emotions. Who wouldn't want to dance to Gershwin's spectacular tunes such as "Embraceable You?" These original songs included in this two cd set are well worth the price. Furthermore, "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise" is a true favorite with unique lyrics. Don't miss out on this must have cd collection.
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