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Billy Elliot | 
 enlarge | Creators: Steve Pearce, Elton John, Martin Koch, Ralph Salmins, Adam Goldsmith, Laurence Davies, Richard Ashton, Tim Jones [horn], 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
Buy New: $11.85
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 7416
Format: Cast Recording, Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 000613072
UPC: 602498765487
EAN: 0602498765487
ASIN: B000CS45RE
Release Date: February 7, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: FACTORY SEALED
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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 | | • | Marry 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 - Elton John | | • | Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher - Elton John | | • | Electricity - Elton John |
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| Editorial Reviews:
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
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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| Customer Reviews:
 Billy Elliot CD June 16, 2008
Noel A. Muskett (Lutz, FL USA)
I saw the play in London while I was on vacation two years ago and it was fantastic. The film is great but the music from the play is complely different. If you enjoyed the soundtrack from the film you must hear the cast soundtrack.
Blown Away April 1, 2008
Elizabeth T. Gray Sr.
At age 12 I saw the original production of "Oklahoma". Then, yeah God,I saw the orginal "South Pacific, "kiss Me Kate", My Fair Lady", "Mame","Gypsy" AND let me tell you loud and clearly "Billy Elliot, The Musical" is right up there!!! Don't miss it. I saw it in London and can't wait to bring my grandchildren to the N.Y. production.
 Dull July 25, 2007
LyonR (Oregon)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
It is charitable to call this show mediocre. The music isn't the usual Sir Elton theatrical music dreck. I guess that's a plus. The lyrics are awful. The same words are repeated over and over and over, so the pointed is quickly made, the song goes nowhere. Most of the lyrics are generic. Most of the songs give the impression of being the same length. I hope the show never makes it to Broadway. Stick with the movie!
Stirring to say the least February 6, 2007
K. Olmos (Sydney, Australia)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
What a stirring musical! I had heard so much about this musical having seen the film version and knowing a musical adaptation was going to be made. Several people had recommended it after have they had the opportunity to see it on the West End. Also being a huge fan of Elton John, enjoying his pop records as well as his musical ventures, I was really interested in giving this CD a listen...
...and I'm sure glad I did! Again, I'll say it's absolutely stirring. The chorus numbers are probably the most powerful particularly the opening number "The Stars Look Down" which features as a theme several times throughout the score. You can really imagine them filling an entire auditorium.
Liam Mower as Billy has the sweetest most resonating voice. When he sings "The Letter" and his Mum joins in, you are moved to tears. Other great numbers include "Shine" where Haydn Gwynne gives her character of Mrs Wilkinson such a personality. Her voice isn't particularly outstanding but I love her character. It's nice to see characters like Mr Braithwaite being given some personality and filling out Grandma's back story with her own song "Grandma's Song". Other uplifting numbers include "Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher" and "Expressing Yourself".
There is mild language but it adds to the mood of the piece. All in all thoroughly entertaining and I can't wait for it to come to Sydney in 2008!
London Musical January 9, 2007
Raymond McNabb (Vancouver, BC)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
A bit different than the movie which was delightful, this soundtrack remains very loyal to the original.
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