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Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast)

Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast) Tracks
1. Overture
2. March
3. I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight - Richard Burton
4. Simple Joys of Maidenhood - Julie Andrews
5. Camelot - Richard Burton
6. Follow Me - Mary Sue Berry
7. C'Est Moi - Robert Goulet
8. Lusty Month of May - Julie Andrews
9. Then You May Take Me to the Fair - Julie Andrews
10. How to Handle a Woman - Richard Burton
11. Before I Gaze at You Again - Julie Andrews
12. If Ever I Would Leave You - Robert Goulet
13. Seven Deadly Virtues - Roddy McDowall
14. What Do the Simple Folk Do? - Richard Burton
15. Fie on Goodness
16. I Loved You Once in Silence - Julie Andrews
17. Guenevere
18. Finale Ultimo (Camelot Reprise) - Richard Burton
Robert Goulet - Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast)
Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast) Review
For one brief, shining moment, there was a place known as Camelot--and this 1961 recording is the only document available of JFK's favorite musical, the one that's been used to describe his presidential administration ever since. Truthfully, Lerner and Loewe's musical score for this retelling of the King Arthur story doesn't measure up to My Fair Lady, which was still playing when Camelot opened on December 3, 1960. That being said, the three principals here were stronger musically than their 1968 film counterparts--Julie Andrews and Robert Goulet (who became a star as Lancelot, thanks to "If Ever I Would Leave You") could sing, while the pre-Liz Richard Burton could recite those great lines with Shakespearean flair, even if he never scored a hit with "MacArthur Park." --Bill Holdship


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A Story of Camelot
3
This CD is a medium favorite of mine. I'm not sure i like Julie Andrews playing the adulteress role. But it's really not that bad. It starts off with King Arthur (Richard Burton) worrying about his upcoming arranged marriage in "I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight". The next song captures Guenevere (Julie Andrews) doing the same thing in "Where Are the simple Joys of Maidenhood" my personal favorite. Guenevere wishes she could have had the normal romantic courtship as other girls. When they meet King Arthur acts as tourguide in "Camelot" while the beautiful wood nymph lures away Merlin the sorcerer into the forest "Follow Me". A beautiful song! Then comes Lancelot the handsome french knight who admits that he's altogether perfect in "C'est Mois". He instantly falls for Guenevere. Who flirts with him at the fair along with other suitors in "Then You May Take Me To the Fair". "The Lusty Month of May" is before the above song it has no real purpose. Lancelot becomes good friends with King Arthur and falls deeper in love with Guenevere, so does she. He explains his love to thin air in "If Ever I Would leave You". My other favorite! To stop himself from doing something rash Lancelot takes a trip to the middle east. Guenevere realizes her love and sings" Before I gaze at You Again". Things worsen when Arthur's illegitimate son shows up planning to take the throne. He confesses his disdain at Arthur's "Seven deadly Virtues". Arthur is depressed when Guenevere cheers him up with "What Do the Simple Folk Do?". The knights get restless with nothing to do "Fie On Goodness". And Lancelot returns. Arthur is lured away by a beautiful wood nymph. The mother of his son. Guenevere and Lancelot meet in the queen's bed chamber "I Love You in Silence". Arthur's son has planned all of this previously. Soldiers rush in and capture the queen. She is sentenced to be burned at the stake "Guenevere". Arthur here's of it and sets the time of her death to three A.M. And plans for lancelot to carry her off. They pull this off and Guenevere and Lancelot elope in France. Arthur knows he must make war against his best friend. As he prepares to attack Lancelot in the battle that will take both of their lives a small boy comes to Arthur's hiding place. The boy wishes to be knighted. Arthur knights him, but, will not let him fight. Instead he tells him to go home and tell the people of this battle and what he, the king has tried to accomplish "Camelot Reprise". This song is truly touching and for some heartbreaking.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2005-09-07
The silence at last was broken..
4
I think that this must be one of the most underrated gems in the history of Broadway. The book might be rather corny and the characterisation rather wooden, but it features Julie Andrews at her peak, outstanding performances from Richard Burton and Robert Goulet and a lovely Lerner and Loewe score.

My highlights are 'The Simple Joys of Maidenhood' which I think has some of the funniest lyrics ever written- "Shall I not be on the pedestal, worshipped and competed for? Not be carried off or better still cause a little war?" sung to perfection by Dame Julie hitting all the hight notes perfectly and "I Loved You Once in Silence" which is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and heartrendering. While Julie Andrews is most definitely the true star, both her leading men have their moments to shine, including Goulet's highly egocentric 'C'est Moi' and the unforgettable 'If Ever I Would Leave You.' I also have to admit that Burton's rendition of the title song leaves me a little teary eyed every time!

Please don't bother with the horrible, tacky film. I think you can get so much more out of listening to the CD. It isn't a 'perfect' musical like 'My Fair Lady' but nevertheless it's undoubtedly one of Lerner and Loewe's best scores and a delight for anyone who loves musicals and Julie Andrews.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2005-05-25
Far from day, far from night...
5
I absolutely loved this recording and would reccomend it to any potential buyer. Even though i have never seen it performed, or watched the movie, Lerner and Loewe's brilliant musical has become one of my favorites, entirely on the strength of this recording. The music is sweetly pretty, and the lirics are superb, but it is the stars that make this recording such a timeless classic. Being a confirmed Julie Andrews fan means that I invariably enjoy her singing, but in my opinion she is at her personal best in this recording. The shine and the sparkle that shines through in such songs as The Simple Joys of Maidenhood and Take Me To The Fair, is unquestionably wonderful, even to those who dislike Julie Andrews. The other stars are equally talented. Richard Burton's voice is perhaps not astonishing, but his enthusiasm and energy fully makes up for this. Robert Goulet fully deserved the fame he recieved for If Ever I Would Leave You. The company songs are equally good. Guineviere, for example, is an excellent song. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that there is not a single song on this recording that is not a classic. A must have. BUY IT!
Posted by Anonymous, on 2004-04-01