Cole Porter's 1934 musical was initially supposed to revolve around an impending shipwreck -- that is, until an actual shipwreck occurred just before the show went into rehearsals. The disaster portion was done away with, leaving intact the musical --
Anything Goes, as it has come to be known -- a lighthearted romp on a ship with criminals and nightclub singers and classic songs like "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "Blow Gabriel Blow," as well as the title song. The 1962 cast recording is altered some from the original version that premiered in 1934, making it an interesting comparison to other versions that are available. ~ Sarah Erlewine