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Calamity Jane
[ US Release Date: 9 November 1953 ]
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01.

The Deadwood Stage [Whip-Crack-Away]~
(Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)

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02.

I Can Do Without You~ (with Howard Keel)
(Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)

03.

The Black Hills of Dakota+
(Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)

04.

Just Blew in from the Windy City+
(Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)

05.

A Woman's Touch+
(Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)

06.

Higher Than a Hawk [Deeper Than a Well]~ (Howard Keel solo)
(Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)

07.

'Tis Harry I'm Plannin' to Marry+
(Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)

08.

Secret Love~
(Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)

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16, 17 July + 5, 27 August 1953

Tracks 1, 6, 8 & 2 taken from the Warner Bros. s/track recorded at Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, California.

Tracks 1,2 & 8 are recorded directly from the movie soundtrack

This soundtrack is an early jewel from Day's recording crown. It features a string of unforgettable hit songs, such as "The Deadwood Stage", "The Black Hills of Dakota" and the Academy Award winning "Secret Love". These vibrant tunes help ensure that the magic of Calamity Jane, one of Doris's most adored screen characters, is never far from your memory.

This LP is a fine example of the 1950s musical-movie genre and also features stern performances by baritone Howard Keel.

International Variations:

Conductor:

~Ray Heindorf / +Paul Weston

Columbia Records (USA)
10" Mono album (#CL-6273)
Highest Chart Position: US#2
See also the film listing for Calamity Jane

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