The classic 1951 M-G-M original motion picture soundtrack, featuring the Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein II-penned score, previously unreleased music, plus a booklet by Show Boat historian Miles Kreuger.
Die Geschichte des amerikanischen Musiktheaters kann man ganz einfach in zwei Zeitalter einteilen: Alles vor und alles nach “Show Boat“. (Miles Kruger, Musical-Forscher)
Besetzung:
Howard Keel, Kathryn, Grayson, Annette Warren, Ava Gardner, Marge & Gower Champion, William Warfield, M-G-M Studio Orchestra & Chorus
Tracklisting:
1. Main title
2. Cap'n Andy's calliope
3. Natchez
4. Cap'n Andy's presentation
5. Cap'n Andy's ballyhoo
6. Encore on dock
7. Where's the mate for me? (Gambler's song)
8. Young romance
9. Make believe
10. Can't help lovin' dat man
11. Can't help lovin' dat man (Reprise #1)
12. I might fall back on you
13. Julie leaves the boat
14. Ol' man river
15. Ol' man river (Reprise)
16. You are love
17. Why do I love you?
18. Ravenal is gone
19. Bill (Alternate Version)
20. Can't help lovin' dat man (Reprise #2)
21. Life on the wicked stage
22. After the ball
23. Packet boat
24. Natchez dock
25. Make believe (Reprise)
26. Reunion
27. Ol' man river (Finale Ultimo)
28. Can't help lovin' dat man (Outtake)
29. Bill (Outtake)
Recorded October 30, 1950 - March 12, 1951
Released 2002.