CAROUSEL: ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST LP /RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN /RAITT /CLAYTON++++

Here for your delectation is the SPECTACULAR & RARE------------------CAROUSEL: ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST LP /RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN /RAITT /CLAYTONThisrecord features the peerless original 1945 cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL, regarded by the duo as their favorite of all their collaborations. The 1945 cast featured John Raitt, in his Broadway debut, as the carnival barker Billy Bigelow with the lovely Jan Clayton as Julie Jordan. The role of Carrie is played by Jean Darling with the cast rounded out by Christine Johnson as Nettie, Eric Mattson as Enoch Snow, Murvyn Vye as Jigger and Connie Baxter. Raitt's amazing voice perfectly inhabits songs like "The Highest Judge of All" and the breathtaking "Soliloquy". Jan Clayton is a perfect fit for Julie. Miss Clayton would go on to further distinction a few years later, playing both Magnolia and Kim in a landmark revival of SHOW BOAT. Jean Darling perfectly captures the breathless romantic longing of Carrie with the delightful "Mister Snow". Sound quality is quite good for the age of the material. This cast album is naturally a must-own for all fans of musical theatre.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!This is theORIGINALDECCA DLP 8003lp.The cover is severely scraped.The recordhas a number ofvisible scratches under normal light.Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe. So buy now to own this magnificent, impossible-to-findRECORD COLLECTIBLE.**A NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE RECORD BUYERS** Despite my attempt to keep my ads informative, yet as simple and uncomplicated as possible, I have realized that record purchasers are another “breed” entirely. As a result, I am deluged with questions both bizarre, and occasionally frivolous. I have even received a “warning” prior to shipment to a winning buyder telling me exactly what he expected----or else! 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