I think the recording of "The Glamorous Life" on Sondheim Sings Volume I is from the backer's audition. I also think the recording of "It's a Hit" on the remastered Merrily OBC is from the backer's audition too. Remember with Night Music, Hal lost so much money on Follies that he had to hold his first backer's audition since Pajama Game! (I think) Besides the fact that some of his backers were getting old and passing on, people were affraid that he'd lose that much money again.
Sorry - I can't really help the thread, but I just picked up "A Little Night Music" and I'm looking forward to listening to it. I really love "Silly People" - a cut song from the show that ended up on someone's solo disc that I heard it.
I too am interested in these various backer tapes (Sweeney too). If anyone can help the various individuals interested, I'm sure it'd be appreciated. I know I would appreciate it.
I believe the Sweeney audio to which you're referring (and probably the Night Music too) is not actually a backers' audition, but a presentation for people who already were backers (and friends and associates of Sondheim and Prince).
"Silly People" is also on Philip Chaffin's album "Warm Spring Night" (availible on iTunes).
And yes, the title comes from the "King David" song. He seems to have a yen for obscure musical numbers (He also has a song from "My Life with Albertine").
P.S. Sondheim's version of "Worst Pies In London" is one of my absolute favorites.
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