Marilyn Monroe – The Life And Music Of Marilyn Monroe CD+DVD

Marilyn Monroe – The Life And Music Of Marilyn Monroe

Born 1st June 1926 as Norma Jean Mortenson, Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous movie stars, sex symbols and pop icons of the 20th Century.

After acting in small roles for several years, she gradually became known for her comedic skills, sex appeal and screen presence, going on to become one of the most popular movie stars of the 1950s.

Monroe made her last significant public appearance singing "Happy Birthday Mr President" at at televised party for John F Kennedy. At just 36 Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home on the morning of 5th August 1962.

Marilyn Monroe has inspired the likes of Madonna and Kylie Minogue and continues to influence popular culture today. She was voted as E!, Empire, People Magazine and Playboy Magazine's Sexiest Woman of the 20th Century.

The DVD shows the story of Monroe's career unfold through film trailers for some of her best work, including Niagra, Some Like It Hot, Seven Year Itch, to name a few. Catch some of Monroe's news bulletins, including her engagements, visiting the GI's In Korea (including the performance), Marilyn's Surprise to the president, and when her tragic death hit the headlines.

The CD features some of Marilyn's most famous recordings. This most certainly is the "definitive " Marilyn Monroe.

Tracklist:

DVD

1. Marilyn Monroe 1926 - 1962

2. Love Nest

3. Let's Make It Legal

4. We're Not Married

5. Don't Bother To Knock

6. Monkey Business

7. Niagra

8. Hollywood Spotlight Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell

9. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

10. How To Marry A Millionaire

11. Joe DiMaggio Weds Marilyn Monroe

12. Japan Acclaims Marilyn and Joe On Honeymoon

13. GI's mobilise In Korea - Marilyn's There!

14. River Of No Return

15. There's No Business Like Show Business

16. Seven Year Itch

17. Marilyn Returns to Hollywood - Talks To Reporters

18. Arthur Miller And Marilyn Monroe To Marry

19. Bus Stop

20. Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller Travel To England

21. Marilyn Stands Behind Arthur Miller

22. The Prince And The Showgirl

23. Some Like It Hot

24. Let's Make Love

25. The Misfits

26. Marilyn's Surprise: Happy Birthday Mr President

27. Marilyn Monroe's Death: Probable Suicide

28. Farewell To Marilyn Monroe

29. Death Of A Star: Marilyn Monroe Dies Tragically

CD

1. Some Like It Hot

2. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend

3. My Heart Belongs To Daddy

4. Bye Bye Baby

5. A Little Girl From Little Rock

6. The River Of No Return

7. Every Baby Needs A Da-Da-Daddy

8. Incurably Romantic

9. Kiss

10. I Wanna Be Loved By You

11. Anyone Can See I Love You

12. After You Get What You Want

13. Heat Wave

14. When I Fall In Love

15. Let's Make Love

16. One Silver Dollar

17. Do It Again

18. That Old Black Magic

19. There's No Business Like Show Business

20. Happy Birthday Mr President

Label: Cherry Red Records
Released: 2006