Cabin in the Sky [Soundtrack Factory]

by Ethel Waters

Overview

The soundtrack from Vincente Minnelli's 1943 debut film, Cabin in the Sky, makes a diverting and entertaining CD. There are ten songs on this 75-minute CD, written by Vernon Duke and John LaTouche, and Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg; Duke Ellington and Mercer Ellington are represented as well, and also included is most of the background instrumental music by Roger Edens. Musically, this low-priced CD is virtually a duplicate of Rhino's Cabin in the Sky soundtrack CD, with a slightly different track breakdown and none of the outtakes included on Rhino's CD. Also, in lieu of the handsomely produced booklet that comes with the Rhino disc, this CD has a plainer insert that does, at least, contain a good plot summary and full music and performer credits. Otherwise, one is as good as the other, except that the Rhino release is authorized by the actual owners of the film (Soundtrack Factory's release is a little cloudier in terms of legalities) and, therefore, not morally objectionable on its face. ~ Bruce Eder

Product Details

Release Date:	08/10/2004
Label:	Soundtrack Factory
UPC:	8436006495045

Tracks

1. Cabin in the Sky Main Title)
2. Little Black Sheep
3. Old Ship of Zion
4. But the Flesh Is WEA
5. Prayer
6. First Revelation
7. Saint Petunia
8. Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe
9. Dat Suits Me
10. Besides the Still Waters
11. Cabin in the Sky
12. Ain't Is the Truth
13. Ain't Is the Truth
14. Takin' a Cahnce on Love
15. Meek and the Mild
16. Life's Full of Consequence
17. Petunia in the Wilderness
18. Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe
19. Things Ain't What They Used to Be
20. Going Up
21. My Old Virginia Home
22. Shine
23. Honey in the Honeycomb
24. Love Me Tomorrow
25. Honey in the Honeycomb
26. Sweet Petunia
27. Third Revelation
28. Little Joe Throws Snake Eyes
29. Amen
30. Takin' a Chance on Love / End Title

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ethel Waters   Primary Artist,Vocals
Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra   Primary Artist,Orchestra
Pearl Wright   Piano
James P. Johnson   Piano
Fletcher Henderson   Piano
Benny Goodman   Clarinet
Rube Bloom   Piano
Joe "Fox" Smith   Trumpet
Mary Osborne   Guitar
Al McKibbon   Bass
Buster Bailey   Clarinet
Manny Klein   Trumpet
Adrian Rollini   Bass
J.C. Heard   Drums
Clarence Williams   Piano
Tommy Dorsey   Trombone
J.C. Johnson   Piano
Dicky Harris   Trombone
Ray Perry   Violin
Reginald Beane   Piano
Clarence William   Piano
Geo Tradwell   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Unknown Blues Band   Composer
Grant Clarke   Composer
John Latouche   Composer
Spencer Williams   Composer
Papa Charlie Jackson   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Andy Razaf   Composer
King Oliver   Composer
Vernon Duke   Composer
Jack Palmer   Composer
James P. Johnson   Composer
Leonard Feather   Composer
Eubie Blake   Composer
Joe Young   Composer
Sam M. Lewis   Composer
Harry Akst   Composer
Ted Fetter   Composer
Clarence Williams   Composer
Ethel Waters   Composer
J.C. Johnson   Composer
S.E.I. Gilbert Prenneron   Mixing,Restoration