Original Cast (1988)
| Artist: Big River |
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Overture ~ John Goodman
2. Do Ya Wanna Go To Heaven? ~ John Goodman
3. Boys, The ~ John Goodman
4. Waitin' For The Light To Shine ~ John Goodman
5. Guv'ment ~ John Goodman
6. Hand For The Hog ~ John Goodman
7. I, Huckleberry, Me ~ John Goodman
8. Muddy Water ~ John Goodman
9. Crossing, The ~ John Goodman
10. River In The Rain ~ John Goodman
11. When The Sun Goes Down In The South ~ John Goodman
12. Entracte ~ John Goodman
13. Royal Nonesuch, The ~ John Goodman
14. Worlds Apart ~ John Goodman
15. Arkansas / How Blest We Are ~ John Goodman
16. You Oughta Be Here With Me ~ John Goodman
17. Leavin's Not The Only Way To Go ~ John Goodman
18. Waitin' For The Light To Shine (reprise) ~ John Goodman
19. Free At Last ~ John Goodman
20. Muddy Water (reprise) ~ John Goodman
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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| Composed by Roger Miller. | |
| Although Roger Miller is best known for his 1960s country-pop hits (most notably "King of the Road" and "Dang Me"), the Texas-born singer/songwriter received acclaim--and a Tony Award--late in his life for his work on the 1985 Broadway musical BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN. From its orchestral, bluegrass-tinged opening "Overture" to its celebratory closing, "Muddy Water (Reprise)," the production deftly fuses Mark Twain's timeless story with Miller's effortlessly charming, easy-going sensibility, as best revealed on the gentle, yearning "Waitin' for the Light to Shine" (performed by Cat Stevens sound-alike Daniel H. Jenkins as Huck) and the thoughtful duet "River in the Rain" (which also features Ron Richardson as Jim). Sadly, Miller died in '92, while only in his mid-50s, leaving BIG RIVER as his last major achievement. Though Miller doesn't sing on the album, it marks a latter-day high point in his relatively short but impressive career, and is recommended listening for his devoted fans. | |
Compilation Appearances
| Disney's Superstar Hits: Ultimate Collection Of Movie Hits | |
| Disney Pixar's Greatest Hits |
Associated Artists and Works
| Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn [198 ~ Original Cast | |
| Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn [198 ~ Original Cast |
Technical Info
| Release Date : 10/25/1990 | |
| Original Release Date : 1988 | |
| Catalog ID : 6147 | |
| Label : MCA (USA) | |
| Number of Discs : 1 | |
| Studio/Live : Studio | |
| Mono/Stereo : Stereo | |
| SPAR Code : DDD |
Professional Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (11/6/92, p.66)
- Rating: A
- Rating: A

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