Jessie Nelson

I knew I wanted to listen to this recording from the first time I heard a song from it. I was also lucky enough to see it later on a national tour. From that moment I fell in love with it. This recording brings back all those memories.

Just as a standalone, I enjoyed the music. While Jenna is the main character, I fell in love with Dawn. I think her song, When He Sees Me is my favorite song. A Soft Place to Land tugs at my heart with its lyrics and beautiful harmonies. I Didn't Plan It is show more rich with a sort of bluesy feeling. You Matter to Me makes me tear up (have a tissue ready!). Never Getting Rid of Me and I Love You like a Table both make me smile. She Used to Be Mine could be "my" song.

The CD comes with a useful booklet including the lyrics and photos from the production. There's also a note by Sara Bareilles who wrote the music and lyrics. I found it interesting.

If you like musicals, I think you'll like this recording. To me, the CD is worth it for the included information. show less

Zach wanted a dog very badly so when his parents brought home Larry, he was very excited, except for his name. But Zach enjoyed Larry and realized one day there was something really special about Larry. His tail seemed to have magical powers...

Cute mutt with a magical tail.

Sam Dawson (Sean Penn) is a mentally-retarded adult with a seven-year-old daughter, Lucy, to look after. When Sam gets into trouble with the law, both for soliciting a prostitute and for child harassment, the authorities take Lucy away and place her in care. With the help of high-flying attorney Rita Harrison (Michelle Pfeiffer), Sam then fights to regain custody; but when things go wrong in his new job, it looks like he might lose his daughter forever. Rating 12.