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Rodgers & Hammerstein – The Sound Of Music (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1965
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The Sound Of Music is an LP by Rodgers & Hammerstein from 1965 released on the RCA label.
About this album
The Sound of Music is one of the most enduring film musicals of the 1960s, turning Rodgers and Hammerstein’s stage classic into a worldwide soundtrack landmark. Julie Andrews leads with clarity and warmth, while Christopher Plummer, Irwin Kostal and the full orchestral arrangements help give the score its sweep and emotional lift. Released in 1965, the album helped cement songs such as My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and Edelweiss as part of the popular songbook. Its blend of theatrical melody, family appeal and cinematic polish made it a huge cultural success and a lasting reference point for the Hollywood musical.
Genre: Soundtracks
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Rodgers & HammersteinLabel: RCA – LSO-2005Format: LP, Album, StereoUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1965Genre: SoundtracksStyle: Musical, SoundtrackA1 Prelude And The Sound Of Music
A2 Overture And Praeludium (Dixit Dominus)
A3 Morning Hymn And Alleluia
A4 Maria
A5 I Have Confidence In Me
A6 Sixteen Going On Seventeen
A7 My Favourite Things
A8 Climb Ev'Ry Mountain
B1 The Lonely Goatherd
B2 The Sound Of Music
B3 Do-Re-Mi
B4 Something Good
B5 Procession And Maria
B6 Edelweiss
B7 So Long Farewell
B8 Climb Ev'Ry Mountain (Reprise)