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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, original Broadway cast recording, [writen by Lanie Robertson ; directed by Lonny Price]

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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, original Broadway cast recording, [writen by Lanie Robertson ; directed by Lonny Price]

Language

eng

Form of composition

musical revues and comedies

Format of music

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Main title

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

Music parts

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Oclc number

881210807

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Recorded May 29 & 30 at Circle In The Square Theatre, New York, NY

Responsibility statement

[writen by Lanie Robertson ; directed by Lonny Price]

Sub title

original Broadway cast recording

Summary

Audra McDonald earned a record-breaking sixth Tony Award for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in this acclaimed play. Featured on this two-disc collection are some of her most breathtaking performances from the show

Table Of Contents

Disc 1. Introduction ; I wonder where our love has gone ; When a woman loves a man ; "I'm even glad to be back in Philly--" ; "I want to introduce my accompanist--" ; What a little moonlight can do ; "We got this contract--" ; Crazy he calls me ; "They used to be hangin' from the rafters--" ; Gimme a pigfoot (and a bottle of beer) ; "That was in the early thirties--" ; Baby doll ; "I better watch myself here--" ; God bless the child ; "That was for my mama--" -- Disc 2. "Nobody but me ever liked Sonny--" ; Foolin' myself/Somebody's on my mind ; Easy living ; "I was singin' with Artie's band--" ; Strange fruit ; "It's bad again, Jimmy--" ; Blues break ; "Now I'll take a little break right here--" ; 'Tain't nobody's biz-ness if I do ; "I want you all to meet Pepi--" ; "I was doin' the bad drugs heavy--" ; Don't explain/What a little moonlight can do (reprise) ; Deep song

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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

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