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Richard Hayman And His Orchestra
My Fair Lady

Album US 1957 on Mercury label
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Instrumental Selections From My Fair Lady By Richard Hayman And His Orchestra From the reverse: "Every generation, it seems, has its great Broadway musical to remember. Our generation has been amply supplied with several. The most talked about musical today, is the hit of the Great White Way, "My Fair Lady". Critics of music and drama both have been unanimous in their praise for this adaptation of the George Bernard Shaw classic, "Pygmalion", and the New York Times even went so far as to say, "My Fair Lady" is one of the best musicals of the century". Not the least of the successful ingredients in this "sold-out" show is the music. Mercury Records has captured the important musical plot with this dynamic presentation thru the masterful performance of Richard Hayman. Presented here are the same numbers from the Broadway hit, complete with all the freshness and sparkle of Richard Hayman's musical adeptness, all done up in a style adopted especially for listening. Richard Hayman has long been acclaimed for his abilities and his successful recording background. This package presents the master in a new and lustrous performance. "My Fair Lady" opened at the Shubert theater in New Haven, for its pre-Broadway run on February 4, 1956, at the Erlanger theater in Philadelphia on February 15, and at the Mark Hellinger in New York on March 15. Since then, the 1,550 seats of the theater have been filled every night by eager and thankful show-goers who regale over the sumptuous settings, the delightful costumes, and the music itself, which has more than just a dash of humor. So closely are the songs interwoven with the plot of this comedy that even those who may be unfamiliar with the story can get an approximation of the story by following the song titles. The play follows the Shaw version very closely with only one exception - the Tea Party scene takes place in a box at the Ascot Races in the play. The story itself deals with the transformation of an awkward Cockney flower girl into a gracious lady simply by mending her diction, changing her walk and appearance, and teaching her how to behave in general. The flower girl, Eliza, eventually marries her tutor, Professor Higgins, at least this is implied at the finale. Of the twelve tunes contained in this Long-Playing album, four have already hit the nation-wide popularity charts. Three of these have become tops on these charts, "I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face", "I Could Have Danced All Night", and "On The Street Where You Live". The fourth tune, "Get Me To The Church On Time", is already on its way to the top. Other selections you will hear in this delightful package are "You Did It", "Wouldn't It Be Loverly", "Why Can't The English", "Ascot Gavotte", "Show Me", "The Rain In Spain", "Without You", and "With A Little Bit Of Luck". Here truly is a treasure-trove of musical highlights which will soon become the most played item in your valued record collection. "My Fair Lady" will live in the hearts of many for years to come, and the music of this classic will live even longer. Richard Hayman makes this package the most delightful and danceable record package to hit the market in many moons. Now then, listen to and enjoy this priceless offering by the master himself, Richard Hayman." "This MERCURY LONG PLAYING 33⅓ r.p.m. recording was made possible through the use of the MERCURY SOUND MARGIN CONTROL process - a technique whereby it has become possible for Mercury to produce for the record-buying public a disc of truly superior quality, especially with respect to brilliance, clarity, dynamic range and reliable stylus tracking. This record can be played on and 33⅓ r.p.m. turntable." Printed in U.S.A. Publishing credited to "Chappell & Co.-ASCAP No duration given for track A6

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