Easter Parade is the official motion picture soundtrack album for the 1948 film of the same name. The album was released by MGM Records in 1948.
Background[]
The soundtrack features music by Irving Berlin, with lyrics also by Berlin. The album includes performances by the film's stars, Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, as well as Peter Lawford and Ann Miller. Produced by Arthur Freed, the soundtrack captures the joyful and romantic atmosphere of the film, a classic Technicolor musical set in the early 20th century. Iconic songs such as "Easter Parade," "Steppin' Out with My Baby," and "A Couple of Swells" are featured, showcasing the vocal talents of Garland and Astaire and their charming on-screen chemistry.
The recording sessions took place between 1947 and 1948, coinciding with the film's production. The soundtrack was a commercial success, further popularizing the already beloved songs from the movie. While an original LP release didn't occur until later, the songs were initially available on 78 rpm records, becoming staples of American popular music.
Track listing[]
- "Happy Easter" – Judy Garland (1:34)
- "Drum Crazy" – Fred Astaire (3:44)
- "It Only Happens When I Dance with You" – Fred Astaire (2:54)
- "Everybody's Doing It Now" – Judy Garland and Chorus (2:46)
- "I Want to Go Back to Michigan" – Judy Garland and Chorus (2:34)
- "Beautiful Faces Need Beautiful Clothes" – Fred Astaire, Ann Miller and Chorus (2:26)
- "A Fella with an Umbrella" – Judy Garland and Fred Astaire (2:20)
- "I Love a Piano" – Judy Garland and Chorus (2:15)
- "Snooky Ookums" – Judy Garland and Fred Astaire (3:14)
- "The Girl on the Magazine Cover" – Fred Astaire and Chorus (2:35)
- "When the Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabam'" – Judy Garland, Peter Lawford and Chorus (3:26)
- "Easter Parade" – Judy Garland and Fred Astaire (1:49)
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