Backbeat: The Musical

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Inspired by the Beatles' days playing in Hamburg and the '90s movie of the same name, Backbeat tells the story of their rise -- as well as the love triangle between drummer Stuart Sutcliffe, photographer Astrid Kirchnerr, and John Lennon -- through a mix of songs that would have been in the band's set lists at the time. This original cast recording features versions of songs the Beatles famously loved and covered ("Please Mr. Postman," "Twist and Shout," "Money"), as well as their first original songs ("P.S. I Love You," "Love Me Do," "I Want to Hold Your Hand"). Of course, nothing can compare to the real deal, but Backbeat's homages have enough authenticity and affection to please ...
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All Music Guide
Inspired by the Beatles' days playing in Hamburg and the '90s movie of the same name, Backbeat tells the story of their rise -- as well as the love triangle between drummer Stuart Sutcliffe, photographer Astrid Kirchnerr, and John Lennon -- through a mix of songs that would have been in the band's set lists at the time. This original cast recording features versions of songs the Beatles famously loved and covered ("Please Mr. Postman," "Twist and Shout," "Money"), as well as their first original songs ("P.S. I Love You," "Love Me Do," "I Want to Hold Your Hand"). Of course, nothing can compare to the real deal, but Backbeat's homages have enough authenticity and affection to please Beatles fans who like musicals, too.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 1/15/2013
  • Label: Rhino
  • UPC: 603497931309
  • Catalog Number: 531860
  • Sales rank: 3,371

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Bill Payne cast
Jeremy Stacey Drums
Paul Stacey Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards, Background Vocals
Charlotte Glasson Clarinet
Nikki Woollaston Movement
Nick Blood cast
Daniel Healy Bass, Guitar, Vocals, cast
Andrew Knott Guitar, Vocals, cast
Ruta Gedmintas cast
Oliver Bennett Drums, Vocals, cast
John Hogg Harmonica
Joe Giddy Cello
Technical Credits
Bill Monroe Composer
Chuck Berry Composer
John Lennon Composer
Paul McCartney Composer
Tony Sheridan Arranger
Jimmy Kennedy Composer
Lamont Dozier Composer
Berry Gordy Jr. Composer
Eddie Holland Composer
Brian Holland Composer
Phil Medley Composer
Bobby Scott Composer
Paul Stacey Arranger, Producer, Engineer
Ed Woods Mastering
William Robinson Composer
Bob Merrill Composer
Bert Russell Composer
Paul Groothuis Sound Design
Janie Bradford Composer
Enotris Johnson Composer
John Marascalco Composer
Ric Marlow Composer
Ned Fairchild Composer
Iain Softley Adaptation
David Leveaux Director
Robert Blackwell Composer
Ed Clarke Sound Design
Stephen Jeffreys Adaptation
Richard Penniman Composer
Frederick Gorman Composer
Bernd Bertie Arranger
Ranny Krupinski Direction
Karl Sydow Executive Producer
Julia Horan Casting
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