I grew up listening to my parents play this record over & over after seeing the broadway play and never knew how much I loved it until I heard it again over 40 years later. It has the best upbeat tunes that make you want to join in and a few slower songs and even one song (Anna Lilla) that moves me to tears. I even love the parts when Gwen Verdon is talking to "Dutchie" during the songs. This music reminds me of Rogers and Hammerstein in it's fun,lively beat and hysterical lyrics. If you love those kind of musicals, say like Oklahoma or Carousal, you will love this. It's an older one without all the high tech engineering, but I love the vintage sound and innocence. Simply a lot of fun and will keep you humming. I loved it as a kid and I love it more now that I understand what the lyrics mean. Timeless!