- Artist:
- Original Cast
- Description:
- Lyricist: Brenda Russell.
Original Broadway Recording: Renee Goldsberry, LaChanze, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, Felicia P. Fields, Brandon Victor Dixon (vocals).
This soundtrack of the musical theatre production of Alice Walker`s THE COLOR PURPLE contains superb musical performances from the original cast, including La Chanze as the heroine Celie, Kingsley Leggs as the brutal Mister, and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes as the juke-joint singer Shug Avery. The blues- and gospel-flavored music superbly captures the plot`s emotional upheavals, the arrangements sparkle, and the singing is uniformly excellent.
- Track Listing:
- Overture
- Medley
- Somebody Gonna Love You
- Our Prayer
- That Fine Mister
- Big Dog
- Lily Of The Field
- Dear God
- Tree Named Sofia, A
- Hell No!
- Brown Betty
- Shug Avery Comin` To Town
- All We`ve Got To Say
- Dear God
- Too Beautiful For Words
- Push Da Button
- Uh Oh!
- What About Love?
- Act I Finale
- African Homeland
- Color Purple, The
- Church Ladies` Easter
- I Curse You Mister
- Celie`s Curse
- Miss Celie`s Pants
- Any Little Thing
- What About Love (Reprise)
- I`m Here
- Color Purple, The (Reprise)
Album Information
- Release Date:
- 01/24/2006
- Type:
- Performer
- Genre:
- Soundtracks
- Label:
- Angel Records
- Producer:
- Jay David Saks
- Catalog Number:
- 42954
- Original Release Year:
- 2006
- # of Discs:
- 1
- Studio/Live:
- Studio
- Mono/Stereo:
- Stereo
Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.
Customer Reviews
Powerful, inspirational, and a must-have for anyone who enjoys Broadway musicals!
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Rating 
frecklestoday from Brooklyn, New York, Jun 22, 2007
Excellent compilation of songs featured in the musical by the original cast. Excellent value
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Rating 
loveisjoy from Chicago, Jun 7, 2007
- Suitability for all ages:
3 out of 5 - Entertainment Value:
5 out of 5 - Value:
5 out of 5
I saw The Color Purple during its limited engagement as part of the Broadway in Chicago series. The music is upbeat and lively, with some heartfelt ballads as well. In the Chicago play, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child played the role of Shug Avery (and did an OUTSTANDING JOB), and I was a little sad to discover that she doesn't appear on this recording. However, original cast member, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, interpretation of Shug is strong , soulful, and satisfying. I had an opportunity to buy the CD in the auditorium lobby, but I waited until I got home and bought it on Overstock for about $10 less. Because of the adult themes and subject matter, I would not recommend for children.
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Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
5.00
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