You would never know why BRIGADOON was considered one of the great musicals of the Broadway stage by the M-G-M film. Something's missing. The studio originally purchased the rights as a vehicle for Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel, but decided to put the emphasis on dancing, so Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse were cast. What's missing is you don't get to hear the great score sung by great singers! I'm sorry, but Gene Kelly's singing voice is LOUSY! He can carry a tune, but that's it. Great songs like "Almost Like Being In Love" and "Heather on the Hill" were written for legitimate singers!!!!!
