"Here is a thin thread of a show held together by the music captured here in the original cast album. The plot, just in case you have not seen "Forever Plaid," is barely there, nor is it important! All you really need do is sit back and listen to the wonderful songs from the 1950's: "Moments to Remember" and "No Not Much" among the showstoppers. There are even tributes to The Ed Sullivan Show and The Perry Como Show found here.It's all in fun, it's all in nostalgia, but more importantly, it's all in innocence. Will there ever be a more innocent decade than the '50s? Will there ever be more harmonic, lyrical songs than those written in post-World War II America? Will there ever be another cast album that really wants to "sell" you its simple music in such a sincere manner?"Forever Plaid" was a sleeper of a show. Too bad. We do have this wonderful original cast album as a reminder that those huge Broadway musicals are often not as endearing as this precious, sweet tribute to days gone by."
Wonderful Singing Voices!
fellaboy2000 | 11/03/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just saw a performance of Forever Plaid in Hermosa Beach on 10-30-99. I loved every minute of it! Stan Chandler was in this performance - what a beautiful voice! I want to see this one again! I am so glad that I was able to get a copy of this CD to listen to over and over..."
Great Music! A great show!
fellaboy2000 | 11/12/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw it first on March 4th 1993 at the Galleria Theater in Denver and it immediately became one of my favorite musical productions. It's the story of 4 guys in 1964 on their way to pick up new plaid tuxedoes for their first real singing gig. On the way, they hit a bus load of Catholic girls going to see the Beatles sing on the Ed Sullivan Show. The Plaids all die but are given the chance to come back and do the show they weren't able to do while they were alive. In the style of The Four Lads, The Four Freshmen, The Four Aces, The Hi-Lo's and The Crew Cuts, They sing their way through this very entertaining and funny show. What a swell trip down memory lane."
Plaidly wonderful!
Sarah | usa | 01/31/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just got done doing "Forever Plaid" as the lighting technician... it was the best show with the absolute best music. I looked everywhere for the album, because I knew that when the show closed (today) that I would have those songs in my head forever! I highly recommend this album if you crave those barber shop quartets. Have fun!"
Forever Plaid must stay...forever
Sarah | 05/31/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hey, I'm still in high school but I'm finding my self listening to the "boss" tunes of these great guys, thanks Forever Plaid for restoring my faith in music and most of all, the kindness in people."