A supremely happy soundtrack bursting with the passion of young people.
This album, featuring music from the hit musical film of the same name, symbolizes the vibrancy of America at the time.
The catchy melodies, magnificent orchestral arrangement, and the vibrant singing voices of the cast bring the story to life. It's an exhilarating work that combines the freshness of the rock and roll era with the splendor of a musical.
A:
1)
Ann Margret With Johnny Green And Columbia Studio Orchestra - Overture (Bye Bye Birdie - Main Title)
2)
Ann Margret - How Lovely To Be A Woman
3)
Bobby Rydell And The Sweet Apple Teenagers - The Telephone Hour
4)
Dick Van Dyke (2) , Janet Leigh - Put On A Happy Face
5)
Jesse Pearson - Honestly Sincere
6)
Ann Margret , Paul Lynde , Mary La Roche , Bryan Russell - Hymn For A Sunday Evening
B:
1)
Jesse Pearson - One Last Kiss
2)
Ann Margret , Janet Leigh , Bobby Rydell - One Boy
3)
Dick Van Dyke (2) , Paul Lynde , Maureen Stapleton , Bryan Russell - Kids
4)
Jesse Pearson , Ann Margret , Bobby Rydell - A Lot Of Livin' To Do
5)
Ann Margret , Janet Leigh , Dick Van Dyke (2) , Bobby Rydell - Rosie And Bye Bye Birdie (End Title Finale)
Other [Book By] - Michael Stewart (2)
Producer [Produced For Records By] - Neely Plumb
Adapted By [Adapted The Background Score], Orchestrated By [Orchestrated The Background Score] - Johnny Green
Orchestrated By - Johnny Green (A2, A4, B2, B4, B5)
Supervised By, Arranged By, Conductor - Johnny Green
Engineer [Rca Victor Recording Engineer] - John Norman (2)
Edited By [Film Music Editor] - Igo Kantor
Liner Notes - Hal Levy
Music By - Charles Strouse
Lyrics By - Lee Adams (2)
Engineer [Film To Tape Engineer] - Murray Spivack
Orchestrated By - Albert Woodbury (A1, A3, A5, A6, B3, B5)
Film Director [Directed By] - George Sidney
Other [Screenplay By] - Irving Brecher
Choreography [Choreographed By] - Onna White
Film Producer [Producer] - Fred Kohlmar
Engineer [Columbia Pictures Recording Engineer] - Mike MacLaughlin