Show Boat Soundtrack (

Show Boat Soundtrack (1951) cover

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Rating: 6.90/10 from 5400 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Magnolia
Title in Italiano:

Show Boat
Title in Português:

O Barco das Ilusões
Title in Français:

Show Boat
Title in Türk:

Show Boat
Title in Deutsch:

Show Boat

Synopsis

The "Cotton Blossom," owned by the Hawks family, is the show boat everyone goes to for great musical entertainment down south. Julie LaVerne and her husband are the stars of the show. After someone tells the local police that Julie (who's half-African-American) is married to a white man, they are forced to leave the show boat because interracial marriages are forbidden.

Magnolia Hawks, Captain Andy Hawks' daughter, becomes the new show boat attraction, and her leading man is Gaylord Ravenal, a gambler. The two instantly fall in love, and marry without Parthy Hawks' approval. Magnolia and Gaylord leave the "Cotton Blossom" for a whirl-wind honeymoon. Soon after, Magnolia realizes that gambling means more to Gaylord than anything else.

Magnolia confronts Gaylord, and after he gambles away their fortune he leaves her, not knowing she is pregnant. Magnolia, penniless and pregnant, and is left to fend for herself, and make a new start.

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Play Title Artist
Show Boat
Main Title
Cap'n Andy's Calliope (feat. Roger Edens)
Natchez
Cap'n Andy's Presentation
Cap'n Andy's Ballyhoo
Encore On Deck
Where's the Mate For Me? (Howard Keel)
Young Romance
Make Believe (Kathryn Grayson / Howard Keel)
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Ava Gardner)
I Might Fall Back On You (Marge & Gower Champion)
Julie Leaves the Boat
Ol' Man River (William Warfield)
You Are Love ( Kathryn Grayson / Howard Keel)
Why Do I Love You? (Kathryn Grayson / Howard Keel)
Ravenal Is Gone
Bill (Ava Gardner)
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Kathryn Grayson)
Life On the Wicked Stage (Marge & Gower Champion)
After the Ball (Kathryn Grayson)
Packet Boat
Natchez Dock
Make Believe (Howard Keel)
Reunion
Ol' Man River - Finale Ultimo (William Warfield & Chorus)

User reviews

Jennifer Clark
6/10

The orchestration and arrangements of the songs are expertly done, enhancing the storytelling and emotional impact of the musical numbers.

Jennifer Wilson
1/10

The musical arrangements in Show Boat lacked innovation and originality, relying too heavily on clichéd melodies and predictable harmonies that made the songs forgettable and uninspiring.

Andrew Williams
6/10

The contrast in musical styles between the different characters' songs helps to highlight their personalities and inner struggles throughout the plot.

Amanda Miller
6/10

Julie LaVerne's voice in the songs is hauntingly beautiful and adds an emotional depth to the storyline of forbidden love and racial prejudice.

Mark Lee
6/10

The songs effectively convey the emotional rollercoaster that Magnolia experiences, from the excitement of young love to the heartbreak of betrayal and abandonment.

Anthony White
6/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a sense of time and place, transporting the listener to the world of the show boat and the Deep South, is truly impressive.

Karen Lewis
5/10

The themes of love, loss, and redemption are beautifully woven into the lyrics of the songs, resonating with audiences on a personal level.

George Martinez
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Show Boat is a powerful and evocative musical journey that stays with the listener long after the final notes fade away.

Donna Young
5/10

The romantic duets between Magnolia and Gaylord are filled with passion and longing, showcasing the chemistry between the characters through the music.

Michelle White
9/10

The band soundtrack of Show Boat truly captures the essence of the deep south with its soulful melodies and poignant lyrics. The emotional journey of the characters is beautifully complemented by the music, creating a powerful and moving listening experience.

Edward Jackson
10/10

The blend of traditional southern music with modern influences in the band soundtrack of Show Boat is simply mesmerizing. Each song perfectly conveys the emotions of the characters, from the joy of newfound love to the despair of heartbreak. The music not only enhances the storytelling but also stands on its own as a beautiful and evocative piece of art.

Patricia Hernandez
3/10

The soundtrack of Show Boat failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the storyline, leaving the audience feeling disconnected from the characters' struggles and relationships.

Andrew Smith
5/10

The soundtrack of Show Boat captures the essence of Southern musical entertainment on the Cotton Blossom show boat with its lively and engaging tunes.

Emily Carter
3/10

The vocal performances in Show Boat were inconsistent and often lacked the necessary passion and intensity to convey the raw emotions of the characters, resulting in a lackluster and unconvincing portrayal of the dramatic events unfolding on stage.