Full show: • Lost Raggedy Ann Music...
This footage was found within the New York State Archives. Their site claims that no copyright restrictions apply.
Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure (aka Rag Dolly) is a dark fantasy musical with a book by William Gibson and music and lyrics by Joe Raposo. It's based on the children's stories by Johnny Gruelle and is loosely related to the 1977 feature film Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure, which included variations of a few songs. The story centers on Marcella, a dying young girl whose toys come to life and take her on a magical adventure to meet The Doll Doctor, in hopes that he can mend her broken heart. The show created a controversy in Albany, it was a renowned sensation in Moscow, a notorious flop on Broadway, and it went on to develop a cult following through bootleg recordings. (source: Wikipedia)
R.A.R.E. (Raggedy Ann Revival Effort) is a group of volunteer lost media enthusiasts and theater fans dedicated to preserving and reviving the Raggedy Ann musical. Want to join us or learn more about the show? Check out our Tumblr for more information and the link to our discord server: / raggedyannrevivaleffort
Lyrics -
[ANDY]
WHAT'S THAT I HEAR
THE BEAT OF A HEART
THE LID IS OFF AND BOY
I'M READY TO START
IT'S MY TURN NOW
TOODLE-OO TO DUST AND DARKNESS
THE LIGHT'S GONNA SHINE ON ME.
[BABY]
SO THIS IS THE WORLD
OH BOY WHAT A VIEW
IT'S TIME THAT I'VE BEEN BORN
I'M LONG OVERDUE
IT'S MY TURN NOW
I'LL BE EV'-RY-BODY'S BABY
THE LIGHT'S GONNA SHINE ON ME.
[ANN]
NO LYING ROUND IN BED TODAY
THERE'S MUCH TO MUCH TO DO
[ANN, ANDY, BABY]
WE'RE LETTING LOOSE AND ON OUR WAY
[ANN]
LIFE'S WAITING THERE FOR YOU
[PANDA]
BANQUET OF LIFE
CHANCE TO TASTE PLUM
NOW PANDA EAGER FOR
WHATEVER MAY COME
IT'S MY TURN NOW
OPPORTUNITY FOR VENTURE
THE LIGHT'S GONNA SHINE ON ME.
[ALL]
STRIKE UP THE BAND
KICK UP YOUR HEELS
WE'RE BUSTING LOOSE
AND BOY, HOW GREAT IT ALL FEELS.
IT'S YOUR TURN NOW
CAN'T STAY IN THIS BED FOREVER
THE LIGHT'S GONNA SHINE ON YOU.
[INSTRUMENTAL]
[ALL]
THE BEAT IS SO STRONG
COME JOIN THE PARADE
THERE'S SUNSHINE FLOODING SOMEWHERE
WHO NEEDS THE SHADE
IT'S MY TURN NOW
ON MY FEET AND MARCHIN' STEADY
THE LIGHT'S GONNA SHINE
THE LIGHT'S GONNA SHINE
THE LIGHT'S GONNA SHINE ON ME.
31 авг 2021
