Cole Porter (1891–1964)

I always feel slightly traitorous when I watch this version of Kiss Me, Kate. I grew up listening to the Broadway recording with Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel. I sang along with alto Ann Miller on her songs. I loved the slightly naughty songs. When I watched a locally produced version, I could see it all so clearly. That version was the one I loved

Sadly, I was disappointed with the original movie released in 1953. When I finally got it on DVD, while the voices were wonderful, the songs had show more been bowdlerized and moved.

Then I saw this revival on TV. My faith was restored. Here were the songs I knew and loved. However, some part of me still yearned for Keel's voice.

This movie has all the naughtiness of the original stage version. It makes me laugh with all its silliness and wit. And Brent Barrett and Rachel York do admirable jobs with the songs. York, in particular, captured me with her portrayal of Kate.

If you like musicals or have ever seen the play on stage and want those songs, then this is the version for you. It is stellar. I watch it more often than the 1953 film because of the songs, staging, and York's performance. show less

this is an oversized tome published in 1971 .... with an editor (robert kimball), a biographical essay by brendan gill, and opulently designed by bea feitler all receiving title page credit and confusing everyeone. this is part scrap book (pages that look like the newspaper clippings rubber cemented into keepsake volumes your grandmother used to keep) and part gorgeous rare photographs ... and lyrics (well, but of course, this is cole porter!) ... and all pretty darn cool.

Tracklist
1 Overture 3:27
Act One
2 You Do Something To Me 3:06
3 The American Express 1:10
4 You've Got That Thing 2:54
5 Find Me A Primitive Man 3:03
6 I Worship You 2:32
7 Do You Want To See Paris? 3:35
8 Where Would You Get Your Coat? 2:58
9 At Longchamps Today 1:50
10 The Boyfriend Back Home 1:50
11 I'm In Love 2:28
12 Please Don't Make Me Be Good 3:11
13 You Don't Know Paree 2:25
Act Two
14 Entr'Acte 0:50
15 Somebody's Going To Throw A Big Party 1:02
16 It Isn't Done 1:27
17 The Queen Of Terre show more Haute 2:27
18 Let's Step Out 2:29
19 The Tale Of The Oyster 2:35
20 I'm Unlucky At Gambling 3:09
21 Why Shouldn't I Have You? 1:37
22 Paree, What Did You Do To Me? 1:37 show less

ACT I
1 Introduction & Maidens Typical Of France 2:59
2 Never Give Anything Away 1:57
3 Quadrille 2:07
4 C'est Magnifique 3:19
5 Come Along With Me 4:31
6 Live And Let Live 1:52
7 I Am In Love 2:36
8 If You Loved Me Truly 3:09
9 Montmart' 1:29
10 Allez-Vous En, Go Away 2:13
ACT II
11 Never, Never Be An Artist 2:54
12 It's All Right With Me 1:56
13 Every Man Is A Stupid Man 2:20
14 I Love Paris 2:26
15 Can-Can 2:55
Arranged By [Dance Music Arrangements] – Genevieve Pitot
Liner Notes – David Foil
Music By, show more Lyrics By – Cole Porter
Music Director – Milton Rosenstock
Orchestrated By – Philip J. Lang
Vocals [Boris Adzinidzinadze] – Hans Conried
Vocals [Claudine] – Gwen Verdon
Vocals [Hilaire Jussac] – Erik Rhodes
Vocals [Judge Aristide Forestier] – Peter Cookson
Vocals [La Mome Pistache] – Lilo (9)
Written-By [Book By], Directed By – Abe Burrows show less