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Pennies From Heaven (1978 Television Mini-series)
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5015773913643
Format: Soundtrack, Import
Label: Msi
Manufacturer: Msi
Number Of Discs: 3
Publisher: Msi
Release Date: May 30, 2000
Studio: Msi
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Rating:  - Gone Are the Days When the Words of a Song Can Make You Cry
I was fortunate enough to have seen the 1978 BBC-TV mini-series, "Pennies from Heaven" and I didn't miss a single episode. I would have taken time off from work if necessary because I thought it was the most entertaining series I've ever seen. I was afraid to even blink my eyes, it was so mesmerizing. I tried to find out if the mini-series was available on video cassette but I guess it hasn't been released so I had to settle for the next best thing and that's why I ordered the CD with ... Read More
Rating:  - All Ages Will Enjoy
I was born in the 1960's, decades later from the original music showcased in this collection, but I still enjoy this awesome 3 CD set. I first became interested in owning a collection of this type of audio nostalgia after watching the Steve Martin movie version of "Pennies From Heaven". I have found that THIS soundtrack collection has far exceeded my expectations. The sound quality is great and the music itself provides a nice, quiet, cozy feel to our home at the end of a busy, hectic day. ... Read More
Rating: - Songs from Heaven
This set will not disappoint Americans who have seen the movie, "Pennies from Heaven". The songs are in character with the film and most enjoyable. This was a pleasent surprise as I was unfamiliar with most of the British artists. The sound quality is excellent, having a minimum of 78 RPM noise, even with headphones. If you like crooners and orchestras buy this CD.
Rating: - THE INDISPENSABLE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR 1930S COLLECTION
Those lucky enough to have watched the telecast of the groundbreaking 1978 BBC-TV miniseries PENNIES FROM HEAVEN, scripted by the late Dennis Potter, legendary maverick of English television screenwriting, will never forget the unorthodox blending of storyline and soundtrack. The plot, centred round lead character Arthur Parker (played with a charm both roguish and vulnerable by Bob Hoskins), a down-on-his-luck sheet music salesman during the Depression, could hardly be more different from the cheery, ... Read More
Rating: - Baby - Boomers' mothers sing-along radio music .
Fifty-ish Americans, Brits and all will know many of the words and most of the tunes because they heard them playing in the background back in the days of the "wireless" and live broadcasts.
Every number has a real melody (remember them?) and words you can understand which are organied into verses and very often lines that scan.
A great hiss free collection of well orchestrated recordings that capture the analogue atmosphere of a two track,one take,that were well rehearsed in front ... Read More
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