![]() Eliot) Go on, try to resist the sexy kitty rock star. (Lyrics by Tim Rice) Mary Magdelene is so chill. "Everything's Alright" from Jesus Christ Superstar (Lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart) A rousing funeral song about living life to the fullest. "Hand Me the Wine and the Dice" from Aspects of Love Premiered here by Sarah Brightman with ALW on the keys.Ĥ6. (Lyrics by Jim Steinman) The haunting title song from the London hit, still never seen on Broadway. "Whistle Down the Wind" from Whistle Down the Wind ![]() Eliot) The sexiest song about a cat ever written. (Lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) Finding a spot for Lloyd Webber's tuneful but lightweight choo-choo-sical, which has delighted countless kids around the world for over 30 years, on the list is tough, but we'll give a nod to the joyful megamix. "Starlight Express: Megamix" from Starlight Express Performed by Michael Ball and Ann Crumb.Ĥ9. (Lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart) In this lush duet, actress Rose and young fan Alex fall in love during a sleepy train ride. "Seeing Is Believing" from Aspects of Love Sorry, fans of lesser-known Lloyd Webber shows like The Likes of Us, By Jeeves and The Beautiful Game-although they all contain gems, the competition was too tough to make the top 50!ĥ0. ![]() There have been many musical partners to name since his early successes with lyricist Tim Rice. To make our list, we simply highlighted the show songs that have stayed with us the most through his fruitful career. His catalog presents unique challenges although there's a very recognizable "Andrew Lloyd Webber sound," which mostly indicates lush romantic ballads, the composer is actually a master of many musical sounds, and his scores include a wide range of atmospheres and tones. The spotlight is on the British bigwig, so it seems fitting to look back on his incredible career and rank his 50 best musical theater songs (we did the same for R&H and Lloyd Webber's birthday buddy Stephen Sondheim in 2015). With The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Catsand now Sunset Boulevard on the boards, Andrew Lloyd Webber has made history, tying with Rodgers and Hammerstein's record of having four shows running at once on Broadway.
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