*NEWS & REVIEWS*
June 27, 2023
We are delighted to have discovered the Alice Faye Fan Group on Facebook. A link to it has been added to our links page.
Again, our thanks and appreciation to Bryan Cooper and Sepia Records for releasing the second beautifully-packaged 2-CD set of songs entitled ALICE FAYE and co-stars - The 20th Century Fox Years, Volume 2, 1940-1945.Her co-stars and fellow performers Include Don Ameche, Jack Oakie, Betty Grable, John Payne, The Brian Sisters, Billy Gilbert, Carmen Miranda, The Four Ink Spots, Mary Beth Hughes, Cesar Romero, Natcho Galindo, and June Havoc. These performances are culled mostly from studio discs and are presented in chronological order sans dialogue, tap sounds, applause, and special effects. Selections in this release are from the following Faye movies:Lillian Russell, Tin Pan Alley, That Night in Rio, The Great American Broadcast, Week-End in Havana; Hello, Frisco, Hello, and Fallen Angel. The sound quality is generally excellent.This is now available from most CD sources.
January 14, 2022
Check out our new Star-Studded Candids Gallery
May 2, 2021
Her co-stars include Dick Powell, The Ritz Brothers, Don Ameche, Buddy Clark (singing for Jack Haley), Tony Martin, Louis Prima, Joan Davis, and Jimmy Durante. These performances are culled mostly from studio discs and are presented in chronological order sans dialogue, tap sounds, applause, and special effects. Selections in this release are from the following Faye movies: George White’s Scandals, Now I’ll Tell; Sing, Baby, Sing; Stowaway, On the Avenue, Wake Up and Live, You Can’t Have Everything, You’re A Sweetheart; Sally, Irene and Mary; In Old Chicago, Tailspin, and Barricade. The sound quality is generally excellent.
This set includes two recordings of Alice that are available for the first time anywhere: "Afraid to Dream" with Tony Martin (only part of it was used in a movie) and "You're a Sweetheart" (without dialogue).
April 25, 2021
Episode #91 of the unusual and eccentric Sass Mouth Dames podcast features Alice.
You can find it here: https://soundcloud.com/sassmouthdames/ep-91-alice-faye-in-that-night-in-rio-1941?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
March 23, 2021
In connection with the upcoming release of new Alice Faye and Betty Grable CDs, the Hollywood Heritage Museum is presenting "The Fox Blondes"
This will be available through March 31 only.
Go to www.hollywoodheritage.org for information and tickets.
October 4, 2020
No. 48792 REMINISCING (10 hours)
(October 2, 1949, through January 29, l950, PLUS shows dated September 29, 1946;
October 13, 1946; and February 2, 1947). NOTE: Show dated December 18, 1949 not
included in this release.
July 22, 2020
Our contact links are now back in working order.
July 9, 2020
It has come to our attention that the "contact us" function on the website has been out of order since January. We are working on it.
June 25, 2020
We have added more images to our PORTRAIT GALLERY
April 22, 2020
We have added a costume section to our PICTURE GALLERIES.
July 29, 2019
July 25, 2019
We have added more images to our PICTURE GALLERY.
July 21, 2019
"Hello Frisco Hello" Blu-ray Update
The blu-ray is disappointing. The DVD is better and we agree with this review:
July 11, 2019
"Hello Frisco Hello" is now available on Blu-ray from Twilight Time (www.twilighttimemovies.com)
This is in addition to their Blu-ray releases of "The Gang's All Here" and "State Fair"
July 11, 2019
We have added a new section to our "Faye Facts" page: TOP TEN BOX OFFICE STAR
November 4, 2018
NEW LINKS
Two additions to our links page:
Alice's page on the "This is Your Life" web site.
and
The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Appreciation Society on Facebook
July 19, 2018
RADIO SPIRITS has released another volume of the PHIL HARRIS/ALICE FAYE SHOW
in CD format as follows:
CD-47892 - THE FIRST TWENTY EPISODES (10 hours)
(October 3, 1948 through February 13, 1949)
All shows are complete (including songs and commercials) and excellent quality
TO ORDER GO TO: RadioSpirits.com
April 5, 2018
OLD TIME RADIO'S COMEDY COUPLES by Dan McGuire
A new book with chapters on Alice & Phil, Ozzie & Harriet, Burns & Allen, and Jim & Marian Jordan
More information at www.backwhenbooks.com
January 17, 2018
THE SHAPE OF WATER
October 5, 2017
RADIO SPIRITS has released another 8 CD set of the FITCH BANDWAGON radio show
starring ALICE FAYE and PHIL HARRIS as follows:
47532 - BURIED TREASURE - 16 episodes (8 hours)
(These shows aired in 1947 - 1948)
All shows are complete (including songs and commercials) with good sound
TO ORDER GO TO: RadioSpirits.com
January 8, 2017
We have added a new link to our links page: "Alice at Grauman's Theatre"
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December 8, 2016
CHARLATANS on EBAY
There are sellers on eBay selling items from a storage locker they claim or imply belonged to Alice Faye, sometimes stating "The Famous Alice Faye".
These things did not belong to our Alice. These people (such as mamashiva, global_authentics, onlineconsign and nothing but authentics who refuse to specify which Alice Faye) are charlatans.
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December 8, 2016
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September 28, 2016
RADIO SPIRITS has released another 8 CD set of the FITCH BANDWAGON radio show
starring ALICE FAYE and PHIL HARRIS as follows:
47182 - STEPPING OUT - 16 episodes (8 hours)
These shows were all aired in 1947
All shows are complete (including songs and commercials) and
excellent quality.
TO ORDER GO TO: RadioSpirits.com
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May 1, 2016
BLU-RAY
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October 22, 2015
RADIO SPIRITS has released an 8 CD set of the FITCH BANDWAGON radio
show starring ALICE FAYE and PHIL HARRIS as follows:
46692 - A SONG AND A SMILE - 16 episodes (8 hours)
October 19, 1947 through February 1, 1948
Alice's songs include:
All shows are complete (including songs and commercials) and
excellent quality
TO ORDER GO TO: RadioSpirits.com
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April 22, 2015
We have added a centenary tribute to our Tributes page to commemorate Alice's 100th birthday.
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January 13, 2015
Another of Alice's 1930s films has now been made available on DVD-R from Fox Cinema Archives:
KING OF BURLESQUE (1935)
A clean print with good contrast.
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July 30, 2014
April 3, 2013
Another of Alice's 1930s films has now been made available on DVD-R from Fox Cinema Archives:
SING, BABY SING (1936)
From a nice clean print.
January 13, 2013
Another of Alice's 1930s films has now been made available on DVD-R from Fox Cinema Archives:
GEORGE WHITE'S 1935 SCANDALS
Another of Alice's 1930s films has now been made available on DVD-R from Fox Cinema Archives:
YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING (1937)
The quality is excellent.
Though no effort has been made to restore these films we are happy they are available.
July 30, 2013
HOLY GRAIL FOUND!
A new CD titled PREMINGER AT FOX has been released. It contains a recording of Alice singing the song SLOWLY, which was recorded for the film "Fallen Angel" but never used.
This is the most exciting news since the discovery of the Chesterfield shows.
1000 copies were made.
The CD can be purchased from KRITZERLAND.COM
http://kritzerland.com/preminger.htm
June 3, 2013
June 3, 2013
Another new release from Fox Cinema Archives.
TAIL SPIN (1938)
Unlike the one we offer, this has no extras.
April 24, 2013
It's a miracle!
Two of Alice's much sought after 1930s films have now been made available on DVD-R from Fox Cinema Archives!
WAKE UP AND LIVE (1937)
and
SALLY, IRENE AND MARY (1938)
Excellent quality. No extras.
We just got word that there are plans to release TIN PAN ALLEY in the Fox Cinema Archive series of DVD-Rs
December 17, 2012
20th Century Fox has released LITTLE OLD NEW YORK (B&W Drama/Comedy, 100 minutes) in its Cinema Archive series on DVD-R.
Stars: Alice Faye, Fred MacMurray, Richard Greene, Brenda Joyce, Andy Devine, Ward Bond.
Henry King directed this expensively-mounted production covering the trials and travails surrounding Robert Fulton’s invention of the steamboat. Alice gives a spirited performance and realizes all comedic possibilities as a tavern wench with delusions of grandeur. Fred MacMurray, her long-time boyfriend, and Richard Greene, as Robert Fulton, acquit themselves admirably. This is a thoroughly enjoyable film with plenty of action, comedy, and romance.
The image is crisp and clean and the sound is good.
Full color cover art of an original poster.
No extras.
Does anyone know how to contact someone involved in producing the Cinema Archive series? We have trailers for many of these films.
November 23, 2012
RADIO SPIRITS has released a sixth volume of the PHIL HARRIS/ALICE
FAYE SHOW in CD format as follows:
CD45512 - QUITE AN AFFAIR - 20 episodes (10 hours)
January 4, 1953 through May 24, l953
All shows are complete (including songs and commercials)
and excellent quality
PLEASE NOTE: The first two shows on CD-1 (l-4-53 and 1-11-53) are
recorded rehearsals of the broadcast
TO ORDER GO TO: RadioSpirits.com
January 5, 2012
RADIO SPIRITS has released a fifth volume of the PHIL HARRIS-ALICE
FAYE SHOW in CD format as follows:
CD45253 - HOTEL HARRIS - 20 episodes (10 hours)
April 13, 1952 through December 28, 1952
All shows are complete (including songs and commercials) and
excellent quality
TO ORDER GO TO: RadioSpirits.com
December 8, 2011
Auction
December 7, 2011
March 1, 2011
RADIO SPIRITS has released a third volume of the PHIL HARRIS-ALICE FAYE SHOW
in CD format as follows:
CD-44632 - PRIVATE LIVES - 20 episodes (10 hours)
March 11, 1951 through November 18, 1951
ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE is one of Alice Faye's most memorable and entertaining films. She sings effectively many great standards plus a beautiful new ballad written for the picture. Fannie Brice sued the studio and stars because it was obvious to her that some of the songs and the romantic interest presented in the film struck alarmingly close to home. The studio, after much publicity, settled out of court. Al Jolson fans will be pleased that he is prominently featured in this film and sings many of his big hits. Tyrone Power plays a cad, but a charming one, and he and Alice Faye once again display their intense on-screen chemistry. The film's transfer to DVD is clean and the sound is fine.
HOLLYWOOD CAVALCADE is a delightful depiction of early Hollywood from the silents to the talkies. After being discovered by Don Ameche in a stage production, Alice Faye is persuaded to accompany him to Hollywood to star under his direction in silent films. Among the silent film luminaries you will see are Buster Keaton, Mack Sennett, Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, and the Keystone Kops. Alice seems right at home and proves that she would have been a delectable silent film star. The last half of the film shifts emphasis once talkies become all the rage. Don ignores Alice, so her attention is drawn to handsome leading man Alan Curtis, and they eventually marry. They become top stars as Don's fortunes are fading. Many problems ensue, but everything eventually works out. A thoroughly engrossing look at early Hollywood. Although Alice doesn't sing a note, she gives a sterling performance along with her co-star Don Ameche. The color is beautiful and clear, and we could find no problem with the sound.
THE GREAT AMERICAN BROADCAST is a fictional account of the invention of radio with some facts thrown in. This is a thoroughly entertaining film containing some of Alice Faye's best singing and fine performances from all of the principals. Many of the entertainment world's best specialty acts appear, including the Nicholas Brothers, the Four Ink Spots, and the Wiere Brothers. Alice's beautiful rendering of the haunting Where You Are with the Four Ink Spots is a gem. The insertion of the actual newsreel footage of the Willard-Dempsey fight in the regular footage of the film is expertly accomplished. The transfer to DVD is crisp an clear, and the sound is good.
HELLO, FRISCO, HELLO was the vehicle chosen to return Alice Faye to the screen after the birth of her first daughter. Her studio and fans were eager for her return. Dressed in beautiful period costumes, Alice is stunning, with a tiny waist never seen in her previous pictures. She sings ten songs, including a heartfelt You'll Never Know, a song which took the country by storm and won the Academy Award. John Payne plays an unsympathetic role but acquits himself well. Jack Oakie, June Havoc, Lynn Bari, and Laird Cregar are all first-rate. The story is an incidental one about love lost and regained, but it is a fast-paced, beautiful movie both to the eyes and ears, with opulent sets and outstanding musical numbers. The color in this transfer is vivid and the sound is crisp and clear. (Note: We must register our disappointment that the theatrical trailer used in this package is in black and white.)
FOUR JILLS IN A JEEP brings to film the adventures of four actresses who entertained the troops during World War 2. Kay Francis, Carole Landis, Martha Raye, and Mitzi Mayfair all appear as themselves and are all splendid, especially Martha Raye, who is always delightful to watch. Dick Haymes is introduced in this film, and he seems very relaxed in front of the camera and sings beautifully. Fox evidently decided to bolster the box-office appeal of the picture by including cameo appearances by three of its top female stars: Alice Faye, Betty Grable, and Carmen Miranda. Betty sings Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Carmen sings I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi, I Like You Very Much, while Alice sings her signature song You'll Never Know, which was so popular during the war years. The film has been transferred with pristine results both in picture and sound.
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September 20, 2008
"The Gang's All Here" DVD Update
Our friend Philip Jaeger has sent us a report on the remastered DVD:
The color on the new dvd of THE GANG'S ALL HERE is absolutely stunning - I cannot imagine it being better- the supplements are the same as the original dvd and judging by the clips from TGAH in the supplements, this new print is much much better--- definitely worth a repurchase!
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July 23, 2008
THE GANG'S ALL HERE Remastered
The DVD of THE GANG'S ALL HERE has been remastered and is available by itself and in the upcoming "Carmen Miranda Collection". It has a different (and better) cover design. Supposedly the quality is much improved over the previous issue which was included in "The Alice Faye Collection". Is it really better than turning up the color of the first DVD? Please let us know.
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July 23, 2008
NEW DVD SET Release date postponed.
THE ALICE FAYE COLLECTION Volume 2 has been postponed until October 7
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May 9, 2008
NEW DVD SET!!
THE ALICE FAYE COLLECTION Volume 2 is due August 26
ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE
HOLLYWOOD CAVALCADE
GREAT AMERICAN BROADCAST
HELLO FRISCO HELLO
FOUR JILLS IN A JEEP
Overall we are more pleased with these selections than those in the first set. But why "Four Jills"?. Perhaps it is a bonus, since most of the Fox sets have four movies. Thank you Fox.
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February 26, 2008
New DVD Release of STOWAWAY is scheduled for April 22.
Unfortunately Alice is not pictured on the box, but it will be great to have this on an official DVD.
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January 28, 2008
There will be a rare screening of NOW I'LL TELL at the on February 13, 14, and 15 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City
http://www.moma.org:80/calendar/films.php?id=7537&ref=calendar
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September 15, 2007
PAPER DOLL BOOK REPRINT
Paper Studio Press is pleased to announce the reproduction of the lovely Alice Faye paper doll. The
cover art by Norman Mingo features three Alice Faye dolls, and the clothing pages include costumes
from Alice's roles in "Tin Pan Alley," "Lillian Russell," "Weekend in Havana" and others. There are over
40 costumes and accessories in all. This 1941 reproduction has been digitally restored to showcase
the beautiful colors and designs of the original. An added star biography by fashion expert, David
Wolfe, makes this reproduction extra special.
The book size is 9 1/2 x 11 1/2, just a little smaller than the original, with cardstock covers and 8
clothing pages, printed on acid free paper.
Available for $12 plus $3.95 shipping from Paperdoll Review:
http://www.paperdollreview.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=308
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August 2, 2007
JASMINE CDs
When Jasmine Records released the first of these 2-CD sets of Alice Faye's musical performances on the screen, our website had not yet been created. With the release of the second 2-CD set, we have decided to review them both at this time.
JASCD-105/6 ALICE FAYE - - - GOT MY MIND ON MUSIC (released in 1997)
JASCD-141-2 ALICE FAYE - - - I FEEL A SONG COMING ON (released in 2007)
The combination of these two releases is the most comprehensive tribute ever accorded this wonderful singing star, with a total of 106 tracks.
Almost a dozen of these songs were deleted from various Faye films. The sound is bright and clear and is among the best released on CD of her screen performances.
Both sets have been beautifully packaged and have extensive notes by Geoff Milne.
We compliment Jasmine Records for a job well done.
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April 18, 2007
"On the Avenue" MISSING INSERT
It has come to our attention that some of the "On the Avenue" DVDs are missing the paper insert inside the box. If your DVD does not have the insert, let us know and we will arrange to have one sent to you
November 21, 2006
The Film Forum in New York City is showing two of Alice's early films: The ultra-rare NOW I'LL TELL (December 9) and SHE LEARNED ABOUT SAILORS (December 20)
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October 23, 2006
ALICE FAYE DVD BOX SET COMING FROM FOX VIDEO.
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DVD Reviews
WEEK-END IN HAVANA (1941) Musical Comedy (80 minutes)
Stars: Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, John Payne, Cesar Romero
This delightful forties musical has been expertly transferred to DVD, with Fox's superior color and sound intact.
Extras: Trailer
Commentary by Jeanine Basinger
Still Gallery
A great deal of knowledge and thought went into Jeanine Basinger's commentary on all aspects of this film, and she does a masterful job. ONE ERROR: She mentions that Alice Faye remarked that nobody cared when she retired in 1945. What Alice actually said at that time was that she didn't think anyone would care if she retired. Quite a different meaning there. The lapse of time would prove Alice wrong, for in 1947 Motion Picture magazine published an article entitled ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER in which it reported that two years plus after her retirement, Alice was receiving more fan mail than many of the studio's stars who were actively making movies and revealed how much the fans missed her and wanted her to return to films.
FALLEN ANGEL (1945) Film Noir (97 minutes)
Stars: Alice Faye, Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell
This interesting film has been transferred to DVD with great care. The images are clear and the sound is crisp.
EXTRAS: Commentary by Eddie Muller and Susan Andrews
Publicity Gallery
Still Gallery
Unit Photography Gallery
Trailer
The commentary by film noir historian Eddie Muller and Susan Andrews, daughter of Dana Andrews, is both interesting and informative. Mr. Muller reveals a wide range of knowledge about film noir as well as the history of Hollywood in general. Susan Andrews offers information about her father (he studied opera) and is, by her own admission, a little biased in his favor.
ALICE FAYE'S LAST STARRING ROLE - Approaching 30 years of age and tired of making musicals, Alice Faye, feeling secure and fulfilled in her marriage and family life, stood up to Darryl Zanuck when he insisted that she forget thinking about doing drama and concentrate on musicals.. She flatly refused and rejected more than two-dozen scripts sent to her before agreeing to do a straight dramatic role in FALLEN ANGEL. She was not happy with the outcome of the film, claiming that pivotal scenes that defined her character during Andrew's courtship of her were cut from the film by Zanuck, which resulted in her character being one-dimensional and less interesting (we know this for a fact because we have a copy of the original script). She was so incensed with Zanuck that she left the studio and sat out her contract for many years. Sixteen years later she returned to Fox to play the mother of Pat Boone in the third remake of State Fair. Zanuck was gone!_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 15, 2006
New CD release
MUSIC FROM HOLLYWOOD - Vol. 3
Details on our "Recordings and Videos" page
Restored footage released!
Fox Video has finally restored "In Old Chicago" and it will be out on DVD August 9. Approximately 15 minutes of footage was cut when the film was re-released in the 1940s. Most of us have never seen the complete film. This is our first new footage of Alice since "Hidden Hollywood". Unfortunately Fox has no plans to release other Faye films at this time.
May 19, 2005
Alice on XM SATELITE RADIO
Our friend Blaise tells us that XM Satelite Radio has included three of Alice's recordings on their play list. The songs are "No Love, No Nothin'", "Slumming on Park Avenue" and "You'll Never Know".
First Alice Faye DVD from Fox!
Fox Video is about to release their first DVD of an Alice Faye movie! Can you believe it?? The film is "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and the release date is September 7.
Another official soundtrack has been released!
ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND on Screen Archives Entertainment CD
Screen Archives Entertainment has released the complete motion picture soundtrack score to Irving Berlin's 1938 20th Century-Fox Musical ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND
DO NOT SETTLE FOR PALE IMITATIONS (such as the Hollywood Soundstage issue). THIS IS THE REAL THING!
[Linden, VA November 5, 2002] Screen Archives Entertainment, the internet-based supplier-to-the-world of motion picture soundtrack CD's, has released the complete motion picture soundtrack to Irving Berlin's 1938 20th Century-Fox musical classic ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND. The score, which features dozens of songs by America's great songsmith, is reproduced from the original 1938 studio scoring sessions. The film stars Tyrone Power, Alice Faye and Don Ameche. In addition to all of the vocal and instrumental music that appears in the film, the CD features several outtakes featuring Ethel Merman, Jack Haley and the 20th Century-Fox Orchestra under the direction of Alfred Newman.
The Album also boasts a 36 page full-color booklet heavily illustrated and with historical notes by, among others, entertainer and musical archivist Michael Feinstein.
ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND, which was a box office smash upon its release in 1938, has long been a favorite with fans of the music of Tin Pan Alley. Berlin reached deep into his song trunk to select tunes that had swept the country during his first 30 years as a successful composer. ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND turned them into current hits of the day and the songs have continued to thrive as American musical standards. The film was nominated for 8 Academy Awards. One of the winners was Alfred Newman for his superb musical direction.
Immortal musical highlights included in ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND include Alice Faye's renditions of the title tune and "When the Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam"; Ethel Merman's exhilirating performances of "Heat Wave" and "My Walking Stick"; Don Ameche singing "Easter Parade" and the picture's new ballad, "Now It Can Be Told" (which is also sung by Miss Faye); and a thrilling, expanded version of "Marie" as played by the Orchestra during the Carnegie Hall sequence.
The soundtrack CD to ALEXANDERS RAGTIME BAND was produced by Ray Faiola of Chelsea Rialto Studios, Craig Spaulding of Screen Archives Entertainment and Nick Redman. The compact disc sells for $20 and can be ordered from www.screenarchives.com or by calling 1-540-635-2575 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-540-635-2575 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. It is also available at Footlight Records in New York City.
There is finally a real BIOGRAPHY of Alice in the works. It is very well researched and very well written. Titled "Alice Faye, A Life Beyond the Silver Screen", it will be released in the fall of 2002.
BIG NEWS - The Faye film that almost nobody has seen since its release in 1934, "Now I'll Tell", will be shown at the Film Forum in New York City on Monday, June 18. Too bad we don't have time to plan a convention. For more information go to www.filmforum.com
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May 26, 2001 The next showing of HIDDEN HOLLYWOOD III will be on June 6 at 3:00 pm PST. After that please check American Movie Classics web site at www.amctv.com April 2001 Watch the American Movie Classics (AMC) schedule for HIDDEN HOLLYWOOD III. December 2000 The Fox Movie Channel is having an all-day Alice marathon on Christmas Day. As confirmed by Jefferson News Corp, Monday, November 6, 2000 - Alice Jr. and Phyllis have received $2.6 million each from their mother's estate (see April item below). Justice L.M. Steiner presided. September2000 New CD release There is a new CD release from England. It is titled "You'll Never Know - A Tribute", on the ASV label (AJA 5303). April 2000 This item appeared in the April 4, 2000 issue of "The Globe". Those 'in the know' have confirmed that it is factual: It's been two years since actress Alice Faye-widow of Jack Benny's sidekick Phil Harris-passed away. But their daughters are still fighting a nasty legal battle for their multimillion dollar inheritance. December 1999 For the first time there is an OFFICIAL release of an Alice Faye movie soundtrack (besides "State Fair"). Varese Sarabande/Twentieth Century-Fox have just put out a CD of the complete (plus extras) soundtrack of ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE. This is exciting news for anyone who loves Alice or Al Jolson. So toss out your Italian and Sandy Hook bootlegs -- you have NEVER heard Alice like this. The sound is amazing. On the Varese Sarabande label (302 066 089 2). List price is $17.95 Let's all show our support so that maybe there will more releases like this in the future! Also available here for the same price is another new CD from Varese Sarabande/Twentieth Century-Fox with both the 1945 and the 1962 versions of STATE FAIR. HOWEVER, this is a different story. There is actually less of Alice on this CD than on the original Dot LP. It seems the original source recording of "Our State Fair" was unusable, so these 'purists' decided to drop the song entirely! Our advice: hang onto your old LP if you are fortunate enough to have one. |
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