Overture/I Wonder What The King Is Doing Tonight/The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood/Camelot/Follow Me/The Lusty Month Of May/C’est Moi/Then You May Take Me To The Fair/How To Handle A Woman/If Ever I Would Leave You/Parade/Before I Gaze At You Again/The Seven Deadly Virtues/What Do The Simple Folk Want/Fie On Goodness/I Loved You Once In Silence/Guenevere/Camelot (Reprise)
The Broadway musical Camelot starred Richard Burton, Julie Andrews and Robert Goulet. It opened in December 1960 at the Majestic Theatre and ran for 873 performances. Based on the historical legend of King Arthur. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. (US:1 UK:10)
“With Richard Burton, Julie Andrews and Robert Goulet, how could you go wrong? They really don't make them like this anymore. Lerner & Loewe’s fantastic songs make this LP a must have for any fan of great musicals.”
“Camelot features a beautiful score with some of the most beloved songs in the musical repertoire. They include If Ever I Would Leave You, a ballad recounting the timelessness of a love affair, though forbidden, that knows no season. The original Broadway Cast recording features a young Julie Andrews as Guenevere, Richard Burton as King Arthur, and Robert Goulet as Sir Lancelot. The whole cast does a great job recreating the golden time of the mystical world of Camelot, filled with romantic intrigue and scheming sorcery.”
“I can't resist the temptation to say a few words in praise of one the greatest Broadway musicals ever produced. Both Julie Andrews and Richard Burton are beyond magnificent. Andrew's voice has a quality of merriment to it that not even the saddest song can strip away. Richard Burton's singing is light and airy, and Robert Goulet is also magnificent. All the wonderful music proves that there never was a place as marvellous as Camelot.”
“This recording catches a rare moment in time when good fortune brought together a talented cast of singer actors who were at their peak and showed it. I never thought of Richard Burton as a singer, but the feeling…wow! And who could match the sweetness of Julie Andrews? It has the definitive performance of Robert Goulet's If Ever I Would Leave You. The words and music really are perfectly entwined, and the songs are really good. A superb addition to any record collection.”
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