Billy Elliot [The Original Cast Recording]

As soon as the CD became available, I bought it and began listening to it straight away!! I have to agree with other comments made that it just grows and grows and grows on you. Any one who loves the film will love the CD from the Musical version.


This CD will get inside of you and grow----be careful   February 14, 2006
16 out of 16 found this review helpful

I saw the show in London in early February, mainly because I loved the movie and am an old fan of Elton John. But even non-fans will probably react as I did. The show was terrific and won me over in leaps and bounds; I'd love to see it a couple more times (and I frankly don't care much for musicals, with this surprising exception). The cast recording is hugely effective in recreating the play you've seen, and, I imagine, anticipating the one you have yet to see or may never see. The biggest surprise, however, is Elton's music, which really does not make a big splash at first listen--those who have criticized it have surely not given it time to grow on them. But grow it does! It invades and overwhelms you by repeated ambush if you hear it over and over again. This is, after all, what recorded music is all about, and recorded musicals, I suppose, as well.


So, so, so good   February 11, 2006
L. Mason (Worcester, England)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

I'm lucky enough to have gone to the west end musical, and i cannot begin to describe how amazing it is. The acting is breathtaking, but the music is just indescribable. I've been to many West End shows, including Phantom of the Opera and Lion King, but in my opinion, none have songs so emotional and beautiful is these.
I went to see the show two months ago, and i still haven't got over just how spectacular it was.
This music is among the best in the world. You're missing out if you don't buy it.


Billy shows us all a slice of magic.   January 18, 2006
David Hartwich (Hampton Park, Victoria Australia)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Hi from Australia! Well, hearing that BE was hitting the stage, and having purchased Elton's 'Electricity' CD single, when I saw the cast recording available - that was it! As an aussie who is unlikely to get to the UK to see the show live, this is a moving CD that took me on an emotional (even tearful) journey...raising the hairs on the back of my neck. If only I could see the real deal - must be awesome!! So, I'll close my eyes, and play it again!


Billy Elliot The Original Cast   December 29, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Wow - this just reminds me of being in the theatre. Brought back all the emotions and drama of the theatre show. Great for those who have seen the show and a must for those who have not!