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Dance 'til you drop

Saturday Cinema - Jan. 11, 2025

This week on Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel shares music from films with big dance scenes and numbers, including West Side Story, La La Land, Astaire films and An American in Paris. Listen now!

Playlist

Sweet Charity: There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This
Composer: Cy Coleman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Soloists: Shirley MacLaine, vocals
Universal 864

On Your Toes: Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Composer: Richard Rodgers
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra
Philips 412132

Funny Face: Overture
Composer: George Gershwin
Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas
Orchestra/Ensemble: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Sony 93018

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: Main Title
Composer: Gene de Paul
Conductor: Adolph Deutsch
Orchestra/Ensemble: MGM Studio Orchestra
Warner

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: Barn Dance
Composer: Gene de Paul
Conductor: Adolph Deutsch
Orchestra/Ensemble: MGM Studio Orchestra
Warner

Singin’ in the Rain: Good Morning
Composer: Nacio Herb Brown
Orchestra/Ensemble: MGM Studio Orchestra
Soloists: Gene Kelly, vocals
Sony 63829

A Chorus Line: Overture
Composer: Marvin Hamlisch
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra
Philips 412132

Wicked: Defying Gravity
Composer: Stephen Schwartz
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Soloists: Cynthia Erivo, vocals
Universal 7511218

Liza/Promenade
Composer: George Gershwin
Orchestra/Ensemble: Tashi
RCA 7901

Cabaret: Willkommen
Composer: John Kander/Fred Ebb
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Soloists: Joel Grey, vocals
MCA 40027

A Salute to Fred Astaire
Composer: arr. Alexander Courage/Various
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra
Philips 454727

West Side Story: Symphonic Dances
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra/Ensemble: Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Soloists: Leonard Bernstein, piano
DG 439521

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Dance 'til you drop

Dance 'til you drop

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from films with big dance scenes and numbers, including ‘West Side Story,’ ‘La La Land,’ Astaire films and ‘An American in Paris.’ Listen now!

1:58:59
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Lynne Warfel shares her Christmas movie watch list

Lynne Warfel shares her Christmas movie watch list

On Saturday Cinema, I mentioned in passing that my sons, Peter and Joshua, and I had a list of Christmas films we watched in a certain order. In response to the many listener requests I’ve received, here’s our list, starting with ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’

Feel-good flicks

Feel-good flicks

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from movies that give you a boost to start the New Year, including ‘E.T.,’ 'The Princess Bride,’ ‘Mary Poppins’ and more. Listen now!

1:58:58
In Memoriam

In Memoriam

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel honors famous folks who died in 2024, remembering their careers and films we love. Selections include music from ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Hook’ and ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ Listen now!

1:58:56
Hollywood Holiday: Ebenezer Edition

Hollywood Holiday: Ebenezer Edition

This week on Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel features music from all the great films that celebrate Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, as well as a couple films inspired by Dickens. Listen now!

1:58:57
More Hollywood Holiday

More Hollywood Holiday

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel keeps the holiday spirit going with music from classic and newer films that celebrate the holidays, including ‘Elf,’ ‘White Christmas,’ ‘Babes in Toyland,’ ‘Klaus,’ ‘The Polar Express’ and ‘A Christmas Story.’ Listen now!

1:59:00
Hollywood Holiday kickoff

Hollywood Holiday kickoff

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel kicks off December with music from classic and newer films that celebrate the holidays, including ‘Miracle on 34th Street,’ ‘The Bishop’s Wife,’ ‘Little Women,’ ‘Home Alone’ and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’ Listen now!

1:58:57
November listener requests

November listener requests

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel plays two hours of listeners’ requests for their favorite film music, including selections from ‘The Hobbit,’ ‘Steel Magnolias,’ and ‘Galaxy Quest.’ Listen now!

1:58:59
'Book 'em, Danno!'

'Book 'em, Danno!'

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel for music from detective, police and crime films. This show is inspired by Sgt. Shawn Watson of the Maple Grove police, who listens to Saturday Cinema on patrol and has gotten other officers to join in. Listen now!

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