Libretto and lyrics by the composer, based on Sidney Howard's They knew what they wanted. Starring Robert Weede, Jo Sullivan, Art Lund, Susan Johnson, Shorty Long, Mona Paulee ; other singers ; with chorus and orchestra conducted by Herbert Greene. Recorded May 13, 14, and 20, 1956, at 30th Street Studio, New York City. Originally released in 1956 as Columbia O3L 240. Compact discs. Program notes and synopsis by Ken Mandelbaum (23 p. : ill.) inserted in container.
Contents:
I made a fist. I know how it is -- My dear Rosabella -- Somebody, somewhere -- The most happy fella -- A long time ago -- Standing on the corner -- Joey, Joey, Joey -- Soon you gonna leave me, Joe -- Rosabella -- Abbondanza -- Plenty bambini -- Sposalizio -- I seen her at the station -- Benvenuta -- Such friendly faces -- No home, no job -- Don't cry -- Fresno beauties/Cold and dead -- Take medicine-- Love and kindness -- Happy to make your acquaintance -- I don't like this dame -- Big "D" -- How beautiful the days -- Young people -- Warm all over -- I like ev'rybody -- Like a woman loves a man -- My heart is so full of you -- Hoedown -- Mamma, mamma -- Abbondanza (reprise) -- I like ev'rybody (reprise) -- Song of a summer night -- Please let me tell you -- Tell Tony and Rosabella goodbye for me -- She ain't got no place to go -- I made a fist.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.