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Billy Elliot | 
| Creators: Steve Pearce, Elton John, Martin Koch, Ralph Salmins, Adam Goldsmith, Laurence Davies, Richard Ashton, Tim Jones, Stephen Henderson, David Hartley, Chris Dean, Pete Beachill, Simon Harpham, Tracy Holloway, Derek Watkins, John Barclay, Mike Lovatt, Simon Gardner, Tom Rees-Roberts, Bruce White
Label: Decca Broadway
Category: Music
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 1536
Format: Cast Recording, Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5 x 0.4
MPN: 000613072
UPC: 602498765487
EAN: 0602498765487
ASIN: B000CS45RE
Release Date: February 7, 2006
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | The Stars Look Down | | • | Shine | | • | Grandma's Song | | • | Solidarity | | • | Expressing Yourself | | • | The Letter | | • | Born To Boogie | | • | Angry Dance | | • | Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher | | • | Deep Into The Ground | | • | He Could Be A Star | | • | Electricity | | • | Once We Were Kings | | • | The Letter - Reprise | | • | Finale |
Disc 2
| • | The Letter - John, Elton | | • | Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher - John, Elton | | • | Electricity - John, Elton |
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Amazon.com
Based on the 2000 film about a young British boy who tries to escape a future as coalminer by training in ballet, Billy Elliot--The Musical feels like an exemplary screen-to-stage adaptation, making the best use of composer Elton John's melodic resourcefulness. Fans of John's regular output need to be warned that this album is show tunes all the way and that they'd be hard-pressed to recognize the songs as usual fare by the author of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Your Song." Still, they really should give the CD a chance. Fans of musical theater, on the other hand, will need no prodding. They are likely to be enchanted by this recording, which shows that John has thoroughly absorbed the genre's classic strain. The show is very catchy, with well-structured, dramatic songs and some genuine tearjerkers ("The Letter"). Sir Elton even proves he's listened to great "jazz hands" classics (some by Kander and Ebb, perhaps) on "Shine," which even requests some "ol' razzle dazzle." Teaming up not with usual lyricist Bernie Taupin but with the film's screenwriter, Lee Hall (and its director, Stephen Daldry), John has written a lovely stage score, as evidenced on this recording of the London cast. Note that John himself performs three songs from the show on a bonus CD. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Album Description
Billy Elliot is the heartwarming story of a young boy from a working-class family who discovers a passion that will change his life forever. Eleven-year-old miner's son Billy Elliot is on his way to boxing lessons when he stumbles upon a ballet class. Billy secretly joins the class, knowing that his blue-collar family would never understand. Under the guidance of his teacher Mrs. Wilkinson, Billy's raw talent takes flight. But when his father discovers his son's ambition, Billy must fight for his dreams and his destiny.
Album Description
UK only CD/DVD (PAL/Region 0). Soundtrack to UK 2000 film release. 18 tracks from artists such as, T-Rex, Stephen Gately, The Jam, Eagle Eye Cherry, The Clash and The Style Council. Includes a CD-ROM video of the film's trailer. *Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view. Ploydor. 2005.
Album Details
The Score Has Been Composed by Music Legend, Elton John, the Most Celebrated UK Singer Songwriter of the Last 30 Years. Included on the Album is the Cast Recording Version of Elton John's Top Five Single 'electricity' and Show Favorite 'merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher'. The "Billy Elliot" Music Has Wowed Audiences and Critics Alike Since Opening. The Telegraph Dubbed 'the Greatest British Musical' and the Independent on Sunday's Janet Street Porter Called 'a Musical Sensation'the Extraordinary Movie Written by Lee Hall and Directed by Stephen Daldry Has Been Developed for the Stage by the Same Multi-award Winning Creative Team. This Limited Edition Two CD Box Set which Will have a Bonus CD featuring 'the Letter', 'merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher' and 'electricity' Performed by Elton John.
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P. A. Musetta (ABQ, NM)
After seeing "Billy" on Broadway May, 09, I was so inspired with the story, the drive of the music, the sets, the exquisite music, and the performance of Billy, I HAD to buy the CD of the original broadway cast, (Amazon.com had it!) AND the piano music, (medium ability)which by the way, was written in tune with the CD so I could play along with the songs. I even ended up buying another CD for a friend. The whole experience was over the top---and while some said they would never return because the dialogue was difficult to understand - I would see it everyday if I could. I watched the Tony Awards and was so puffed up when I saw all 3 Billys approach the stage. It was FABULOUS...Elton John really showed his genius. Loved it, loved it, loved it!
No Broadway Cast? November 24, 2009
Michael Moran (Brooklyn NY)
Great show!
Great Music!
Great price Amazon!
Why didn't make an original BROADWAY Cast album?
Broadway October 24, 2009
Kathleen Yezerski
A great new album from a great new show. This will be a classic!
Billy Elliot October 2, 2009
Judith K. Droll (Davenpor, Iowa USA)
the music is the best.
I was disappointed that the movie did not include the music.
I saw the play on Broadway and the music...along with the story...is BEAUTIFUL
 Good, but too long October 1, 2009
Libby 23 (Iowa City, IA)
This reminds me of the Phantom of the Opera - it released two versions on CD. One a short version of all the songs from the Broadway show; and a second two-disc version which had dialogue, quiet segue ways, and more. The latter is this CD. I absolutely loved Billy Elliot on Broadway, but find myself getting bored during some of the long drawn out songs (Solidarity... great song, but on CD we're not looking at anything so it really needs to be shortened here. Expressing Yourself - you can even hear them tap dancing (nice actually)) This CD should be considered the long version. I wish there were a shorter version. Skip through the extended songs, quiet talking, and thinking scenes to get to the great songs and you'll love this CD.
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