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Hit The Deck (Recorded Directly From The Sound Track Of M-G-M's Magical Color Musical)
Jane Powell, Tony Martin (3), Debbie Reynolds, Vic Damone, Ann Miller, Kay Armen
- Label
- MGM Records
- Catalog number
- E3163
- Format
- LP · Album · Mono
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1955
- Genre
- Stage & Screen
What’s on it
Hit The Deck (Recorded Directly From The Sound Track Of M-G-M's Magical Color Musical) has 13 tracks.
- A1Sometimes I'm Happy
- A2Keepin' Myself For You
- A3A Kiss Or Two
- A4Chiribiribee (Ciribiribin)
- A5Lucky Bird
- A6.aJoin The Navy!
- A6.bLoo-Loo
- B1Why, Oh Why?
- B2I Know That You Know
- B3More Than You Know
- B4Lady From The Bayou
- B5Sometimes I'm Happy
- B6Hallelujah!
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Where it came from
Released in 1955 to coincide with the premiere of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film Hit the Deck, this soundtrack recording captures the vocal performances of an ensemble cast led by Jane Powell, Tony Martin, and Debbie Reynolds. The film was a colorful, high-energy musical production intended to revitalize the genre during the mid-1950s, featuring songs by Vincent Youmans that had been staples of the Broadway stage since the 1920s. MGM Records issued the album under the catalog number E3163 to capitalize on the studio's vertical integration model, where film audio was frequently repackaged for the burgeoning home hi-fi market.
The album's design follows the standard aesthetic conventions of MGM's mid-century soundtrack releases, utilizing vibrant promotional imagery from the Technicolor film to appeal to moviegoers. Orchestrations were handled by the studio's top musical directors, aiming for a lush, polished sound that reflected the 'Golden Age' production values of the MGM musical unit. While the film received mixed critical reviews upon release, the soundtrack remains a notable example of the studio's efforts to translate grand cinematic spectacle into a portable audio experience for contemporary listeners.
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