--- product_id: 4897165 title: "The King And I" price: "£0.94" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4897165-the-king-and-i store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The King And I **Price:** £0.94 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The King And I - **How much does it cost?** £0.94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4897165-the-king-and-i) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Music composed by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics written by Oscar Hammerstein II.Digitally remastered by Darcy M. Proper Jen Wyler (Sony Music Studios New York New York).Considered by many to be an improvement on the original cast album that followed the show's 1951 Broadway production this record features the unmistakable tones of the definitive 'King ' Yul Brynner but his co-star Deborah Kerr's singing voice is skillfully dubbed by one of the undisputed mistresses of that art Marni Nixon. It is difficult to spot the point at which Kerr stops speaking and Nixon begins singing on lovely songs such as 'Shall We Dance?' and 'Getting To Know You ' but after listening to the score again on the 1993 CD reissue it is easy to understand the album's long tenure in the UK (103 weeks) and US (178 weeks) bestsellers lists.Rodgers & Hammerstein 30 Min. Of Add'L MaterialRecorded at 20th Century Fox Studios Hollywood California from September 1955 to April 1956. Originally released on Capitol Review: A fine King and I soundtrack reissue - Of the three recent EMI-Angel R&H film soundtrack reissues, I find that this reissue of the King & I soundtrack is the best-executed. The King and I shows a new maturing of the R&H element and this superb 1956 film adaptation more than certainly does it justice. The superb soundtrack presented here includes the complete score, along with some of Alfred Newman's underscoring, and boasts splendid performances by Marni Nixon and Yul Brynner. And of course the orchestra is sumptuous and properly lush, enveloping us in sweltering renditions of some of Rodgers' most heartfelt melodies. I won't reiterate the critic-proof performances here. Other reviewers have covered them elsewhere. Nixon as a voice-dubber is in her element as Anna, and portrays her characterfully. Brynner is in his element as the King, as firm, commanding and authoritative as we've always known him to be. This performance shows him at his best, ripe, fresh and mature. Leona Gordon and Reuben Fuentes shine as the star-crossed lovers Tuptim and Lun Tha, bringing a melancholic quality to their brief numbers. It's really a treat to hear their renditions of the omitted songs My Lord and Master and I Have Dreamed. Rita Moreno as the real Tuptim acquits herself well when narrating the Uncle Tom's Cabin ballet sequence, presented for the first time on an official soundtrack recording. It's good to also hear Terry Saunders as Lady Thiang, in a heartfelt, humane and imploring rendition of Something Wonderful, and she is the icing on the cake of this superb soundtrack recording. This EMI-Angel R&H soundtrack offers an extra benefit in addition to the extra musical sequences. Unlike the companion CDs of Oklahoma and Carousel, it presents the extra material from the original unmixed studio vault masters, except for the Prayer to Buddha and the Uncle Tom's Cabin ballet. This means that this reissue is blessedly free of the extraneous sound effects that plague the Oklahoma and Carousel CDs. I know that the sound effects and little snippets of dialogue drown out the music, but at least these reissues are a start in presenting comprehensive R&H soundtracks worthy of their films. What a pity that none of these R&H soundtrack reissues aren't 2-CD sets, otherwise we would have been able to hear the underscore. In short, this is a superb presentation of a fine R&H film soundtrack. Review: My First Movie Musical - Five Stars - why, because this brings back beautiful memories. This was one of the first movies I went to see. It was my introduction to musicals! I remember dancing around to the records (we had them on 45s back in the 1950s) to Shall We Dance in a costume my mother made for me to look like Anna's gown. But to this CD - the price was great, and the CD music quality is excellent. I will always love The King and I, and Yul Brynner will always be THE KING. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005A7XC | | Best Sellers Rank | #52,659 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #520 in Musical Soundtracks & Scores #790 in Traditional Vocal Pop (CDs & Vinyl) #1,204 in Movie Soundtracks (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (436) | | Date First Available | December 7, 2006 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 2126689 | | Label | Angel | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Angel | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2001 | | Product Dimensions | 5.79 x 5.04 x 0.39 inches; 4.09 ounces | ## Images ![The King And I - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610AkvYw1eL.jpg) ![The King And I - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71q8Nm1JMkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fine King and I soundtrack reissue *by Y***G on February 10, 2007* Of the three recent EMI-Angel R&H film soundtrack reissues, I find that this reissue of the King & I soundtrack is the best-executed. The King and I shows a new maturing of the R&H element and this superb 1956 film adaptation more than certainly does it justice. The superb soundtrack presented here includes the complete score, along with some of Alfred Newman's underscoring, and boasts splendid performances by Marni Nixon and Yul Brynner. And of course the orchestra is sumptuous and properly lush, enveloping us in sweltering renditions of some of Rodgers' most heartfelt melodies. I won't reiterate the critic-proof performances here. Other reviewers have covered them elsewhere. Nixon as a voice-dubber is in her element as Anna, and portrays her characterfully. Brynner is in his element as the King, as firm, commanding and authoritative as we've always known him to be. This performance shows him at his best, ripe, fresh and mature. Leona Gordon and Reuben Fuentes shine as the star-crossed lovers Tuptim and Lun Tha, bringing a melancholic quality to their brief numbers. It's really a treat to hear their renditions of the omitted songs My Lord and Master and I Have Dreamed. Rita Moreno as the real Tuptim acquits herself well when narrating the Uncle Tom's Cabin ballet sequence, presented for the first time on an official soundtrack recording. It's good to also hear Terry Saunders as Lady Thiang, in a heartfelt, humane and imploring rendition of Something Wonderful, and she is the icing on the cake of this superb soundtrack recording. This EMI-Angel R&H soundtrack offers an extra benefit in addition to the extra musical sequences. Unlike the companion CDs of Oklahoma and Carousel, it presents the extra material from the original unmixed studio vault masters, except for the Prayer to Buddha and the Uncle Tom's Cabin ballet. This means that this reissue is blessedly free of the extraneous sound effects that plague the Oklahoma and Carousel CDs. I know that the sound effects and little snippets of dialogue drown out the music, but at least these reissues are a start in presenting comprehensive R&H soundtracks worthy of their films. What a pity that none of these R&H soundtrack reissues aren't 2-CD sets, otherwise we would have been able to hear the underscore. In short, this is a superb presentation of a fine R&H film soundtrack. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My First Movie Musical *by T***0 on April 25, 2025* Five Stars - why, because this brings back beautiful memories. This was one of the first movies I went to see. It was my introduction to musicals! I remember dancing around to the records (we had them on 45s back in the 1950s) to Shall We Dance in a costume my mother made for me to look like Anna's gown. But to this CD - the price was great, and the CD music quality is excellent. I will always love The King and I, and Yul Brynner will always be THE KING. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beggars can't be choosers *by A***E on March 23, 2011* Don't be put off buying this particular disk if you love the music of The King and I. But be careful, as one reviewer says there is more than one version around with similar material - or perhaps Amazon has lumped some product reviews together. The recording I got was marked "Angel 7243 5 27351 2 9 Total Playing Time 75:57." It's splendid, considering the limitations of the original recording media. Yes, there is a modest amount of dialog interspersed, and effects. But after all it's a film soundtrack. In my opinion you won't find the music better presented on any of the available disks, and the added material is much appreciated. Of course for many of us, this is the definitive version. It would be nicer to have a DDD recording of the original Broadway cast incl. Gertrude Lawrence. 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