Will & Grace: Let the Music Out! In Stores Sept. 14
Fri. July 9, 2004 12:00 AM
Eric McCormack and Megan Mullally record duets with Barry Manilow
New York City -
On September 14th, Eric McCormack and Megan Mullally will step out from in front of the camera and get behind the mic when they appear on two highly anticipated duets on the new compilation "Will & Grace: Let the Music Out!" "Will & Grace: Let The Music Out!" is the first-ever sonic companion to the highly successful NBC show, to be released by BMG Strategic Marketing Group and NBC Universal Television Distribution. The collection will be available in stores and at ShopNBC.com beginning on September 14th, two days before the seventh season premiere of "Will & Grace."
"Will & Grace: Let the Music Out!" features duets from Megan Mullally and the legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon on Simon's hit "The Right Thing To Do" while Eric McCormack performs with Barry Manilow on "Living with Grace," a song especially written by McCormack and Manilow for the compilation.
In addition to the two duets, "Will & Grace: Let the Music Out!" will feature a unique club dance mix, "He's Hot!" which features memorable lines from the show set to a funky beat , as well as a special edition of "Footloose" recorded by the Bacon Brothers. Other songs on the album will take their inspiration from stars and songs that have appeared on the show in the past, including Cher ("Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves"), Elton John ("The Bitch is Back"), and Jennifer Lopez ("Waiting for Tonight"). A full track listing follows.
Since its inception, "Will & Grace" has been a showcase vehicle for music of all genres. From cameos by musicians including Madonna, Elton John, Cher, Jennifer Lopez and Barry Manilow to memorable show moments when the characters sing their favorite songs such as Sean Hayes (Jack) and Debra Messing (Grace) performing Britney Spears' "Oops I Did It Again," the show's comedy has been supplemented by music and the stars who make it.
"Will & Grace: Let The Music Out!" is a dynamic compilation album comprised of songs that evoke the energy, effervescence and enthusiasm of this extraordinarily creative and successful television series. Each song was handpicked to reflect a particular moment or evocative feeling from the past six years of the show and will surely conjure up images of the beloved characters, hilarious situations and touching moments for the listener. Finally, avid viewers of the show will have an opportunity to become avid listeners with this exceptional compilation.
To honor the show's strong musical base, BMG Strategic Marketing Group teamed up with NBC to create a collection indicative of the witty, fun and irreverent essence of "Will & Grace."
"Never before have the actors on a show participated so fully in a companion recording. The song Eric McCormack wrote for the compilation is just extraordinary and so indicative of how "Will & Grace" uses music to round out characters and plots," said Joe DiMuro, Executive Vice President of BMG Strategic Marketing Group. "The companion compilation, "Will & Grace: Let The Music Out!" is a natural extension of the show and the characters."
"Will & Grace: Let The Music Out!" will be released by BMG on September 14, 2004.
"Will & Grace" is entering its seventh season - the Emmy Award-winning series has enjoyed both critical acclaim and ratings success as one of the centerpieces of NBC's "Must See TV" Thursday lineup. All four primary Will & Grace cast members have won Emmys for their roles, making "Will & Grace" the third show in television history that can make that claim. In its most recent season, "Will & Grace" was prime time's No. 3 show among adults 18-49 and the No. 2 comedy in that category -- as well as network television's most upscale-skewing comedy. In 2000, the series won three Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress (Megan Mullally) and Outstanding Supporting Actor (Sean Hayes). In November 2001, Eric McCormack received an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Once again in 2002 "Will & Grace" received more Emmy nominations than any other comedy series, leading the pack with 13 nominations. And in 2003 with 12 nominations with a win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy (Debra Messing). The series also has been honored with a People's Choice Award as Favorite New Comedy Series, for the past five years the cast and show have received multiple Golden Globe nominations, an American Comedy Award nomination for Funniest Television Series, five GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding TV Comedy Series and a Founders Award from the Viewers for Quality Television.
BMG is the global music division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's leading media companies. BMG owns more than 200 record labels in 41 countries including Ariola, J Records, Jive Records, BMG Heritage, RCA Music Group and RCA Label Group - Nashville. BMG Strategic Marketing Group is a new fully integrated organization for the U.S. that brings together BMG Heritage, BMG Special Products, Partnership Marketing, Digital Licensing and Direct Response TV, as well as licensing activities on behalf of all the BMG U.S. labels. This combined structure of the BMG Strategic Marketing Group offers tremendous benefit to BMG and its businesses by increasing coordination amongst various teams and business units responsible for all levels of exploitation, across product lines and across labels.
NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. Its NBC Universal Television Distribution division is responsible for the global distribution of NBC Universal product to all forms of television throughout the world. This includes distribution of current and library film and television product in the pay, free, and basic markets, as well as the domestic syndication of first-run syndicated TV programs and theatrical and TV movie packages. NBC Universal's vast library of theatrical and television titles includes more than 4,000 feature films and more than 40,000 episodes of television programming. NBC Universal's world-class filmed entertainment library offers customers a compelling selection of titles, including such contemporary hit feature films as Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Fast and the Furious, The Mummy Returns, and Bruce Almighty, as well as classics including the Academy Award*- winning All Quiet on the Western Front (1929), To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), The Deer Hunter (1978) and Schindler's List (1993). NBC Universal's library is also home to some of pop culture's most popular classic television programs, including Magnum, P.I., Miami Vice, The A-Team, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Murder, She Wrote and Columbo. David Kohan and Max Mutchnick are the creators and executive producers of "Will & Grace." James Burrows is director and executive producer. "Will & Grace" is a production of KoMut Entertainment in association with Three Sisters Entertainment and NBC Universal Television Studios.
"Will & Grace: Let the Music Out!" features duets from Megan Mullally and the legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon on Simon's hit "The Right Thing To Do" while Eric McCormack performs with Barry Manilow on "Living with Grace," a song especially written by McCormack and Manilow for the compilation.
In addition to the two duets, "Will & Grace: Let the Music Out!" will feature a unique club dance mix, "He's Hot!" which features memorable lines from the show set to a funky beat , as well as a special edition of "Footloose" recorded by the Bacon Brothers. Other songs on the album will take their inspiration from stars and songs that have appeared on the show in the past, including Cher ("Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves"), Elton John ("The Bitch is Back"), and Jennifer Lopez ("Waiting for Tonight"). A full track listing follows.
Since its inception, "Will & Grace" has been a showcase vehicle for music of all genres. From cameos by musicians including Madonna, Elton John, Cher, Jennifer Lopez and Barry Manilow to memorable show moments when the characters sing their favorite songs such as Sean Hayes (Jack) and Debra Messing (Grace) performing Britney Spears' "Oops I Did It Again," the show's comedy has been supplemented by music and the stars who make it.
"Will & Grace: Let The Music Out!" is a dynamic compilation album comprised of songs that evoke the energy, effervescence and enthusiasm of this extraordinarily creative and successful television series. Each song was handpicked to reflect a particular moment or evocative feeling from the past six years of the show and will surely conjure up images of the beloved characters, hilarious situations and touching moments for the listener. Finally, avid viewers of the show will have an opportunity to become avid listeners with this exceptional compilation.
To honor the show's strong musical base, BMG Strategic Marketing Group teamed up with NBC to create a collection indicative of the witty, fun and irreverent essence of "Will & Grace."
"Never before have the actors on a show participated so fully in a companion recording. The song Eric McCormack wrote for the compilation is just extraordinary and so indicative of how "Will & Grace" uses music to round out characters and plots," said Joe DiMuro, Executive Vice President of BMG Strategic Marketing Group. "The companion compilation, "Will & Grace: Let The Music Out!" is a natural extension of the show and the characters."
"Will & Grace: Let The Music Out!" will be released by BMG on September 14, 2004.
"Will & Grace" is entering its seventh season - the Emmy Award-winning series has enjoyed both critical acclaim and ratings success as one of the centerpieces of NBC's "Must See TV" Thursday lineup. All four primary Will & Grace cast members have won Emmys for their roles, making "Will & Grace" the third show in television history that can make that claim. In its most recent season, "Will & Grace" was prime time's No. 3 show among adults 18-49 and the No. 2 comedy in that category -- as well as network television's most upscale-skewing comedy. In 2000, the series won three Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress (Megan Mullally) and Outstanding Supporting Actor (Sean Hayes). In November 2001, Eric McCormack received an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Once again in 2002 "Will & Grace" received more Emmy nominations than any other comedy series, leading the pack with 13 nominations. And in 2003 with 12 nominations with a win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy (Debra Messing). The series also has been honored with a People's Choice Award as Favorite New Comedy Series, for the past five years the cast and show have received multiple Golden Globe nominations, an American Comedy Award nomination for Funniest Television Series, five GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding TV Comedy Series and a Founders Award from the Viewers for Quality Television.
BMG is the global music division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's leading media companies. BMG owns more than 200 record labels in 41 countries including Ariola, J Records, Jive Records, BMG Heritage, RCA Music Group and RCA Label Group - Nashville. BMG Strategic Marketing Group is a new fully integrated organization for the U.S. that brings together BMG Heritage, BMG Special Products, Partnership Marketing, Digital Licensing and Direct Response TV, as well as licensing activities on behalf of all the BMG U.S. labels. This combined structure of the BMG Strategic Marketing Group offers tremendous benefit to BMG and its businesses by increasing coordination amongst various teams and business units responsible for all levels of exploitation, across product lines and across labels.
NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. Its NBC Universal Television Distribution division is responsible for the global distribution of NBC Universal product to all forms of television throughout the world. This includes distribution of current and library film and television product in the pay, free, and basic markets, as well as the domestic syndication of first-run syndicated TV programs and theatrical and TV movie packages. NBC Universal's vast library of theatrical and television titles includes more than 4,000 feature films and more than 40,000 episodes of television programming. NBC Universal's world-class filmed entertainment library offers customers a compelling selection of titles, including such contemporary hit feature films as Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Fast and the Furious, The Mummy Returns, and Bruce Almighty, as well as classics including the Academy Award*- winning All Quiet on the Western Front (1929), To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), The Deer Hunter (1978) and Schindler's List (1993). NBC Universal's library is also home to some of pop culture's most popular classic television programs, including Magnum, P.I., Miami Vice, The A-Team, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Murder, She Wrote and Columbo. David Kohan and Max Mutchnick are the creators and executive producers of "Will & Grace." James Burrows is director and executive producer. "Will & Grace" is a production of KoMut Entertainment in association with Three Sisters Entertainment and NBC Universal Television Studios.