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Product Description:
Sounds of the characters Gilda Radner has played in voice over roles in cartoons, TV, movies, video games and more.
When Gilda Radner died of cancer in 1989, she left behind a rich comedic legacy and millions of fans. Roughly two dozen of those friends contribute one track each to this two-CD tribute. Musically, the discs cover a broad range, featuring studio and concert recordings from big pop stars (Elton John, Paul Simon, Celine Dion, Sarah McLachlan), Broadway heavy hitters (Nathan Lane, Mandy Patinkin), and Saturday Night Live alums (Dana Carvey, Steve Martin, and Billy Crystal). Also included are two comic clips from Radner herself, a Lisa Loopner piano recital of "The Way We Were" and a graduation commencement speech by Roseanne Roseannadanna. But for all the star power contained here, the most touching track by far is the final one. It's an acappella version of "Ohio" from the Leonard Bernstein musical Wonderful Town sung by Radner's husband, Gene Wilder. In his wobbly voice you can hear a world of love and hurt, neither of which has diminished with time.