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Dreamgirls: Music From The Motion Picture [2-CD Deluxe Edition] | ![Dreamgirls: Music From The Motion Picture [2-CD Deluxe Edition]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ho9mDaaKL._SL500_.jpg)
| Creators: Henry Krieger, Siedah Garrett, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Laura Bell Bundy, Keith Robinson, Sharon Leal
Label: Col/Urban Soundtrax
Category: Music
List Price: $24.98
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Rating:  125 reviews
Sales Rank: 18461
Format: Soundtrack, Deluxe Edition
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 702012
UPC: 886970201223
EAN: 0886970201223
ASIN: B000JLQQ2G
Release Date: December 5, 2006
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | I'm Lookin' For Something- Performed by Maxi Anderson, Charlene Carmon, | | • | Goin' Downtown-Performed by Durrell Babbs, Luke Boyd, Eric Dawkins, | | • | Takin' The Long Way Home-Performed by Michael Leon Wooley | | • | Move-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose | | • | Fake Your Way To The Top-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, | | • | Big (Jazz Instrumental) | | • | Cadillac Car-Performed by Laura Bell Bundy, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé | | • | Steppin' To The Bad Side -Performed by Hinton Battle, Jamie Foxx, | | • | Love You I Do-Performed by Jennifer Hudson | | • | I Want You Baby -Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie | | • | Family- Performed by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, | | • | Dreamgirls -Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni | | • | Heavy-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose | | • | It's All Over-Performed by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé | | • | And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going -Performed by Jennifer Hudson |
Disc 2
| • | I'm Somebody-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, Anika Noni Rose | | • | When I First Saw You-Performed by Jamie Foxx | | • | Patience-Performed by Eddie Murphy, Keith Robinson, Anika Noni Rose | | • | I Am Changing-Performed by Jennifer Hudson | | • | Perfect World-Performed by Steve Russell | | • | I Meant You No Harm/Jimmy's Rap-Performed by Eddie Murphy | | • | Lorrell Loves Jimmy/Family (Reprise)-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, | | • | Step On Over-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, Anika Noni Rose | | • | I Miss You Old Friend-Performed by Loretta Devine | | • | Effie, Sing My Song *-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Keith Robinson | | • | One Night Only-Performed by Jennifer Hudson | | • | One Night Only (Disco)-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, | | • | Listen-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles | | • | Hard To Say Goodbye-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, Anika | | • | Dreamgirls (Finale)-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, | | • | Curtain Call | | • | Family (End Title)- Performed by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé | | • | When I First Saw You (Duet)-Performed by Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles | | • | One Night Only (Dance Mix) *-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon | | • | And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going (Dance Mix) *-Performed by Jennifer | | • | Patience (Composer Demo) *-Performed by Henry Krieger* Bonus Tracks |
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The big question about this soundtrack is: how's she doing? No, not Beyoncé, silly--how's Jennifer Hudson doing? And more specifically, how's she doing by "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"? To this reviewer's ears, she doesn't top the original Effie, Jennifer Holliday--or even Lillias White, from the 2001 Dreamgirls in Concert. On the other hand, Hudson isn't afraid to pullout all the stops, whipping herself up into a total diva frenzy as the song gets caught up in an unstoppable crescendo. As for Beyoncé, she adapts superbly to the 1960s- and 1970s-tinged material, though "Listen"--a ballad that also appears on her own B'day album--lacks the spirit that infuses the classic tunes on this album. For make no mistake: this is hard-hitting, high-octane music, infused with an urgency and passion that makes most contemporary R&B albums sound timid. When Hudson and Beyoncé duke it out on "It's All Over," or when the "One Night Only" ballad gets reinvented as the dance-floor burner "One Night Only (Disco)," the sheer energy flowing from the speakers is transporting. Note that this two-CD Deluxe Edition features a larger booklet and additional tracks, including dance remixes of "One Night Only" and "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," as well as composer Henry Krieger's demo of "Patience." --Elisabeth Vincentelli More from the Dreamgirls Cast 
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Album Description
Dreamgirls Deluxe Edition features cast performances by Beyonce' Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson & Eddie Murphy which includes: 2 CD-Set * 36 songs * 36 page lyric and photo booklet
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| Customer Reviews: Read 120 more reviews...
 A STAR IS BORN December 10, 2006
Robert F. Powers (Quincy, Ma USA)
55 out of 58 found this review helpful
Move over Aretha, step aside Mariah there's a new diva in town and her name is Jennifer Hudson. To say she steals this soundtrack is an understatement-what she does do amounts to grand larceny and larcency has never been sweeter. Her electrifying rendition alone of the heart-wrenching "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" has cinched her the next academy award for best supporting actress. She also belts "I Am Changing" and sings the soulful version of "One Night Only." This woman is amazing and i am just awestruck.
The rest of the cast,Beyonce,Jamie Foxx, etc all perform their numbers superbly but it's Eddie Murphy who is a revelation as James "Thunder" Early. He sails through "Cadillac Car" steals a bit of James Brown on "Fake Your Way To The Top" and then tears it up on "Jimmys' Rap".
This is a wonderful soundtrack but if for nothing else it must be heard just for the emergence of a celestial new mega-star-Jennifer Hudson
 A smoother sound December 12, 2006
Jay Dickson (Portland, OR)
36 out of 42 found this review helpful
The melodies of "Dreamgirls" are so infectious and exciting that any new release of them, in almost any new form,is an occasion for celebration, and what's a real delight here is that the producers of the 2006 film have found a cast of performers worthy of the songs. Eddie Murphy may be the best and most dynamic James Thunder Early ever to play the part, and although no-one can ever quite equal Jennifer Holliday's Broadway creation of Effie White, Jennifer Hudson is as superior a fit to the part as could otherwise have been possibly found. Beyoncé is quite a decent Deena, and Anika Noni Rose is a fine Lorrell (although she is deprived of Lorrell's big song, "Ain't No Party," through some insane directing decision). Keith Robinson makes a sweet C.C.; only Jamie Foxx disappoints as Curtis, sounding horrible on his big number "When I First Saw You."
I was grateful that most of the actual songs from the original production have survived, even the tantalizing little snippets of songs that bring the Dreams to the top of the pops in the story's mythical 1960s & 70s universe: "Step On Over," "I'm Somebody," "Love, Love You Baby," etc. The biggest problem with this recording is its rearrangements of the famous (and glorious) original orchestrations of the show. These changed orchestrations seem engineered to make the album sell better to today's audiences, but also work exactly against the point of the musical's story. Almost all of the R&B swing has been so drained from some of the songs, so that they seem like "Cadillac Car" after it has been retooled for the show's Pat Boone analogue to put over for white audiences. Thus, when Curtis re-engineers the Dreams to sing a disco cover of "One Night Only" to keep in step with the Seventies, it seems almost pointless: all their previous songs (except for the funky "Move") sound already like disco versions. This is pretty jarring, but nonetheless it shouldn't get in the way of your appreciation of Murphy and Hudson, nor of the charming new additions to the score: "Love You I Do," "Patience," and "Listen."
The Third Time Is The Charm!!! December 22, 2006
Alex Honda (Los Angeles, CA USA)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I just bought the movie soundtrack cause I really love the song "I'm Lookin' For Something" even though it's such a small piece of the pie, considering.
The movie knocked me out! But sometimes the soundtracks, in general, fail to deliver especially since there are no visuals. And because Amazon doesn't have previews to listen to, I was hesitant.
Well, the two-disc movie soundtrack to DREAMGIRLS delivers in spades! The brilliant producing team of Harvey Mason, Jr. and Damon Thomas (aka The Underdogs) have worked in shades of Chic (Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers) and Curtis Mayfield, blending the sounds of early 70s funk, soul and R&B, and yet managed to never stray far from the original arrangements.
Just when I thought nothing could compare to the original Broadway soundtrack, the third installment of DREAMGIRLS (there was a Dreamgirls concert 2-disc set issued in 2001--not of the original cast--and the only reason it rivaled the original was because it was the complete soundtrack, IMO)is just as enjoyable.
The entire cast provides great vocals but the stand outs are Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, and the under utilized Annika Noni Rose.
Murphy turns in a vocal performance that puts his one-hit wonder song "My Girl(Wants To Party All the Time)" from the 80s to absolute shame. Don't understand why some people think that his performance wasn't anything special because he really shines here.
Hudson had some big shoes to fill, namely Jennifer Holliday's. Her performance isn't better or worse than Holliday's, just different. I have to admit that it took some time to get used to hearing "And I'm Telling You..." but Huson's voice is growing on me.
Rose was really under used (musically) in the picture and the soundtrack. She has a phenomenonal voice and you can really hear it on the duet with Murphy on the song "Patience." Why oh why did Condon cut the song "Ain't No Party" (Lorrell's--Rose's character--only solo) from the movie and the soundtrack? The answer is beyond me, but I think with Rose singing that song it would have been another show stopper.
Another interesting note to add is a cameo perfomance by Loretta Devine, the original Lorrell. She still sounds wonderful as she sings "I Miss You Old Friend."
This two-disc set comes with a little booklet with all the lyrics of the songs and a short intro from director Bill Condon.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the original Dreams (Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jennifer Holliday and Loretta Devine). And if you're like me and think nothing can compare to the original, just give this soundtrack a chance. It'll change your mind. It sure changed mine.
"Dreamgirls" is a Dream Come True December 15, 2006
Music Man (Boston MA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
After the botched and poorly sung "Chicago" of 2002, and last years less than stellar performances of "The Producers" (deserved) and "RENT" (totally undeserved and a classic recording of that score), this new mounting of the musical "Dreamgirls" could have been a crapshoot. Instead, we have what might be the finest of the lot. To begin with, the extended version fleshes out the score in ways never before attempted and has some curiousity pieces that are well worth a listen. More than that, each performer is at the height of her / his powers and each delivers exciting renditions that spill out of the speakers in a cacophony of joy.
It's easy to say Jennifer Hudson steals the show - she has the showiest role - but Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Anika Noni Rose and the shockingly effective Eddie Murphy (his performance may be the ONE in the film) display their chops as singers and actors in a manner rare on Original Soundtracks these days. This is a group effort if ever there was one and every performer reaches the height of their vocal powers (that's saying something here).
Of course, Hudson's set pieces, "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going " and "I Am Changing" are her showcases and she gives them every ounce of her formidable talent, making the most of some great material. She is a true find who deserves the accolades she has received for this performance - definitive depends upon opinion and love of the original, where I found Jennifer Holliday overbearing and overwrought. Hudson hits just the right note (literally).
But let's not underestimate the power of Beyonce Knowles. In a less showier role, she performs some of the best vocals of her career. Her solo CDs often give in to the "American Idol" melismas that regularly smash a song to smithereens; here she chooses a more forthright and direct approach, interpreting rather than showing off, and her beautiful instrument is given full reign to showcase her formidable talent. Her rendition of "Listen" equals anything Ms. Hudson does. And her performance as an actress evoking the "Supreme" time of Motown is exquisite. Beyonce Knowles is a multi-talented find and it should be said right now: she has a talent that has deserved the praise she has received. Let's hope she gets more opportunities like this.
It's unfortunate that Anika Noni Rose is relegated mostly to the background on this recording, because her few moments to shine display a young performer whose power is far beyond her years. Her duet with Murphy on "Patience" is suberb, with both performers connecting in an emotional way that creates a stirring highlight of the film. Ms. Rose is one to keep an eye on.
Jamie Foxx and, especially, Eddie Murphy are revelations on this recording. While Foxx sometimes struggles with pitch, his "acting" of the role is apparent and effective throughout - specific and direct. Like Adam Pascal in the soundtrack of "Rent", Foxx is the center of this exciting concoction. Eddie Murphy is a shattering surprise and if somebody doesn't recognize him for the multi-talented performer he is rather than the "goofball" he's been forced to play in film-after-film than Hollywood is just......well, you can finish that sentence.
This recording displays many of our most talented African-American performers at the height of their powers. Hooray for them and how lucky for us. Thank you all for giving us this special gift.
In A Word WOW! December 27, 2006
KRA (East End of LI)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
After seeing the movie and many listens to the soundtrack, I can now talk about this excellent CD.
First, when Dreamgirls landed on Broadway the "powers that be" went out of their way to deny any direct connection to The Supreme's story. The first page to the movie program corrects this, and pays tribute to not only The Supreme's, but Berry Gordy, and Motown. Jennifer Hudson is a treasure as many have already reported, but more on her later......
Beyonce does a superb job portraying Deana Jones, the Diana Ross "role" complete with many of the insecurities and questions that Diana had when she was singled out to be the star (read Mary Wilson's book, Dreamgirl, for more on this and see my review). Ms. Knowle's standout song here is Listen, and she lets loose on the Disco version of One Night Only. A few critics knocked the song Listen as being out of step with the other songs, however, Listen is set at the time when the movie is taking place in the 70's, making it quite timely.
Eddie Murphy is able to shine with his songs here, and why everyone seems so shocked that he can realy sing is beyond me. Patience is another standout track here, and Eddie sings this as a duet with Anika Rose, ala the famed Marvin Gaye/Tami Terrel duets of Motowns glory days. Eddie's alter ego in the movie, James "Thunder" Early is a mix of Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, and the tracks I Want You Baby, Fake Your Way To The Top, Jimmy's Rap allow this diversity to shine. We all (should) know that Jamie Fox can sing, and his standouts here are Steppin To The Bad Side, and When I First Saw You.
Jennifer Hudson, what is their to say, she is a vocal powerhouse, and yes she takes down the house with And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going. Jennifer however also shows what she's got with the tender, Love You I Do, the breakthrough of I Am Changing, and the ballad version of One Night Only. If only Florence "Flo" Ballad had her spirit.
The "white" version of Cadillac Car lends a great time stamp on the era that Dreamgirls starts in.
Ken
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