Blood Brothers Original London Cast CD

Original London cast recording of Blood Brother, a musical with book, lyrics, and music by Willy Russell and starring Barbara Dickson. The story is a contemporary nature versus nurture plot, revolving around fraternal twins Mickey and Eddie who were separated at birth.The twins' different backgrounds take them to opposite ends of the social spectrum, one becoming a councillor and the other unemployed and in prison. They both fall in love with the same girl, causing a tear in their friendship and leading to the tragic death of both brothers.In 1982, Willy Russell invited Dickson to star in his new musical Blood Brothers in the pivotal role of the mother, Mrs. Johnstone. Although at first reluctant to accept, having never acted before,she accepted and garnered critical acclaim as well as 'Actress of the Year in a Musical' from the Society of West End Theatres in 1984. She has reprised the role many times, the latest being 2004 at the Liverpool Empire Theatre.

2.The Devil's Got Your Number
3.Easy Terms - Barbara
4.Just A Game
5.Sunday Afternoon
6.Mr Friend
7.Bright New Da
8.On
9.Saying A Word
10.Miss Jones (Sign Of The Times)
11.Prison Song
12.Light Romance
13.There's A Madman
14.Tell Me It's Not True/span