CD world premiere of John Williams soundtrack for salty Mark Rydell
drama with James Caan as sailor on brief liberty, Marsha Mason as hooker
he falls in love with. Williams writes score of some importance:
project immediately follows on heels of POSEIDON ADVENTURE (which
initiates ultra-successful series of disaster films like TOWERING
INFERNO, EARTHQUAKE, JAWS) but plays in contrast to Irwin Allen's
upside down tale with its own seaworthy score full of wistful romance,
soulful melody, brash poolhall swagger. Tuneful effort earns Williams
not one but two Academy Award nominations: one for original score, one
for haunting song written in partnership with Paul Williams. Further
adding to importance is introduction of soon-to-be Williams signature of
scoring for world-class instrumental soloists: here he engages
harmonica work of legendary Jean "Toots" Thielemans. Original LP on
newly-reborn 20th Century label (which soon reverts back to 20th Century
Fox Records) is now premiered on CD direct from original stereo album
masters. Liner notes by Jeff Bond complete handsome package. John
Williams conducts. Intrada Special Collection release limited to 3000
copies!
Tracklisting
01. Wednesday Special (Main Title) [Vocal by Paul Williams] (John Williams) [02:29]
02. Nice To Be Around (John Williams) [02:52]
03. New Shooter (John Williams) [03:07]
04. Maggie Shoots Pool (John Williams) [03:57]
05. Maggie and Baggs (John Williams) [04:08]
06. Boxing Montage (John Williams) [02:59]
07. Nice To Be Around [Vocal by Paul Williams] (John Williams) [02:39]
08. Neptune's Bar (John Williams) [02:23]
09. Cinderella Liberty Love Theme (John Williams) [03:59]
10. The Ferry Ride (John Williams) [01:47]
11. A Baby Boy Arrives (John Williams) [02:06]
12. Wednesday Special (End Title) [Vocal by Paul Williams] (John Williams) [02:28]
Enjoy
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