LOL....yes I had my VOTD album before the movie was released! Probably in November, 1967, or so.
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Worst movie musical for me is LOST HORIZON, because I love the original film so much, and with the cast they had, I thought it would really be good. And I think with different composer/lyricist, it might have worked.
A CHORUS LINE is close, but there are some moments in there that I like. And of course I like all the Beach Party movies!