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Gypsy recording ratings#1
Posted: 6/29/15 at 7:05pm

Ok as most of you will know we in the Uk are currently enjoying Imelda Stanton in full show stopping mode in Gypsy - with the 40 year gap between the last West End version and most of us missing the Bette Midler video its like seeing a brand new show and a stunning one at that as while we knew the songs we hadn't seen the show.


So having fallen totally for this musical and started the rounds on getting the versions any hints on the ones to get or miss 


Patti Lupone - Bernadette Peters - Bette Midler and Tyne Daley seem easy and cheap to get on CD 


Dame Angela Lansbury version does not seem to be currently out on CD or download Amazon had one CD via a seller at around $300! - the vinyl lp can be picked up easily and cheap so would be cheaper to buy that and a vinyl usb player! . Seems odd her version is so hard to get as it does seem to have some of the best reviews


The Rosalind Russell version is again about on vinyl but no CD (I have already have picked up hints this is the last version to look for)


Currently I have the Imelda one and the original Broadway cast with Ethel herself (and Jack Quincy " Klugman which was a surprise)


Any others about?

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Gypsy recording ratings#2
Posted: 6/29/15 at 8:04pm

You forgot the original and best: Ethel Merman tearing the roof of the recording studio.


 


The only other recording I listen to is the expanded 2008 recording, with the fabulous Patti LuPone and bonus tracks and even dialogue!

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Gypsy recording ratings#2
Posted: 6/29/15 at 8:10pm

This one has to be heard to be believed:


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She was so good in Funny Girl--and then this happened?


Well, her for-me's are memorable...and that last note!

Updated On: 6/29/15 at 08:10 PM
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Gypsy recording ratings#3
Posted: 6/29/15 at 8:32pm

The Lansbury recording is on Spotify.

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Gypsy recording ratings#4
Posted: 6/29/15 at 9:07pm

Merman's is the best in every possible way. It even has better sound quality than all the others (by some miracle)

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Gypsy recording ratings#5
Posted: 6/29/15 at 9:16pm

Skip the Tyne Daly version. It's not that good.  They say she was sick when she recorded it, but I saw the show live and her voice just isn't there for the role.

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Gypsy recording ratings#6
Posted: 6/29/15 at 9:16pm

Patti Lupone's version is the first Gypsy cast recording I've gotten introduced to. It's my favorite. And I own all of them.


I try to sing Patti's Some People everyday haha

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Gypsy recording ratings#7
Posted: 6/30/15 at 6:00am

I have to agree with JoseLee, that the Patti version is my favorite and I too own them all.  While Merman is VERY close second, in fact there're probably neck and neck, but Patti pulling ahead because the score comes out amazing on the cd, including the amazing overture. 

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Posted: 6/30/15 at 6:37am

I would rank them:


LuPone (great lead performance, supporting cast and quality)


Peters (great lead performance, decent supporting cast)


Lansbury (great lead performance, terrible orchestrations)


Merman (I prefer the way the stars above try to 'act' the role)

Imelda (I don't find anything particularly interesting about this recording)


Daly (terrible lead vocal performance on record Gypsy recording ratings ). 

"Rose in Gypsy was like going through therapy for me. Playing Rose helped me put a lot of emotions to bed. There was so much lacking in Rose and that's why she had to prove herself through her children. [interviewer]In ways that reminded you of your mom?[/interviewer]. Let's just say the role was very interesting for me. That one was the most interesting [I've ever played]" - Bernadette Peters (2018)
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Gypsy recording ratings#9
Posted: 6/30/15 at 7:24am

Ha! Putting Peters anywhere near the top. Now that's funny. She sounded so strained my vocal chords were damaged just listening to her.

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Gypsy recording ratings#10
Posted: 6/30/15 at 7:30am

Like fine wine, olives and uncircumcised penises, Bernadette's voice is an acquired taste. 

From the NYtimes

"Working against type and expectation under the direction of Sam Mendes, Ms. Peters has created the most complex and compelling portrait of her long career"


"What may be the angriest, most disturbing version ever of 'Everything's Coming Up Roses.'

"Rose in Gypsy was like going through therapy for me. Playing Rose helped me put a lot of emotions to bed. There was so much lacking in Rose and that's why she had to prove herself through her children. [interviewer]In ways that reminded you of your mom?[/interviewer]. Let's just say the role was very interesting for me. That one was the most interesting [I've ever played]" - Bernadette Peters (2018)


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