Forrest Gump |  | Creator: Alan Silvestri
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,334
Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack, Special Edition
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 696998593220
EAN: 0696998593220
ASIN: B00005NKK8
Release Date: August 21, 2001
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Hound Dog | | • | Rebel Rouser | | • | (I Don't Know Why) But I Do | | • | Walk Right In | | • | Land Of 1000 Dances | | • | Blowin' In The Wind | | • | Fortunate Son | | • | I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) | | • | Respect | | • | Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 | | • | Sloop John B | | • | California Dreamin' | | • | For What It's Worth | | • | What The World Needs Now Is Love | | • | Break On Through (To The Other Side) | | • | Mrs. Robinson |
Disc 2
| • | Volunteers | | • | Let's Get Together | | • | San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) | | • | Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) | | • | Aquarius | | • | Let The Sunshine In | | • | Everybody's Talkin' | | • | Joy To The World | | • | Stoned Love | | • | Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head | | • | Mr. President (Have Pity On The Working Man) | | • | Sweet Home Alabama | | • | Running On Empty | | • | It Keeps You Runnin' | | • | I've Got To Use My Imagination | | • | Go Your Own Way | | • | On The Road Again | | • | Against The Wind | | • | Forrest Gump Suite |
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Album Description
Japanese reissue of 1994 soundtrack adds two bonus tracks. Sony. 2005.
Album Details
Japanese Release featuring Two Bonus Tracks: 'running on Empty' by Jackson Brown, and 'go Your Own Way' by Fleetwood Mac.
Amazon.com
Forrest Gump (1994) is one of the most successful films ever made, winning Tom Hanks his second successive Best Actor Oscar (he won the previous year for Philadelphia) as well as claiming the Best Picture Oscar and many other awards and nominations, including several for music. A unique fable of American life from the 1950s to the 80s, the film blends comedy, drama, war, romance and groundbreaking special effects into a social and political portrait of the passing years, all seen through the eyes of the intellectually challenged but immensely likeable Forrest Gump. The soundtrack is a double album featuring 31 classic pop tunes plus a suite from Alan Silvestri's rich orchestral music, represented more completely on the companion score album. Opening with Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog", this is a fine anthology of three decades of American music, taking in everything from Joan Baez's "Blowin' In The Wind" to Aretha Franklin's "Respect", The Mammas and The Papas' "California Dreamin'" and Simon & Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson". Here also is Scott McKenzie with "San Francisco", plus Jefferson Airplane, the Supremes, Lynyrd Skynrd and many more. Like American Graffiti (1973), this is one of the great pop soundtracks, happily at home in just about any music collection. --Gary S. Dalkin
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 fine soundtrack loaded with classic pop vocals and oldies April 14, 2008
Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
The soundtrack to the movie Forrest Gump gives us an excellent assortment of American hits that cannot be ignored; they're all THAT good. The quality of the sound is excellent; and the artwork is very tastefully done.
The track set starts off with none other than Elvis Presley singing and belting out his famous number, "Hound Dog." The guitar work and drums work well; but Elvis' voice carries this number and the backup vocalists are great! "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do" by Clarence 'Frogman' Henry registers huge on this scale; this gets the royal treatment and it fits perfectly with so much of the other music on this album. Similarly "Walk Right In" by The Rooftop Singers has an infectiously happy melody to it; and this is an excellent example of 1960s folk music. Moreover, "Blowin' In The Wind" by Joan Baez sparkles as if it were still fresh and new today--it's that much of a classic. Excellent!
"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" features The Four Tops singing their hearts out; and it all works very well. "Respect by Aretha Franklin is easily one of my favorites on this two CD set; it's awesome and it's easily a major highlight of this two CD set.
"California Dreamin'," of course, features The Mamas and The Papas; this song inspired so many young people in the 1960s to journey to California in search of inner peace and a better quality of life. "Mrs. Robinson" is equally bright when Simon & Garfunkel sing it; they harmonize perfectly and their guitar work is mighty fine!
"San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)" by Scott Mackenzie really sounds great as it ever did; Scott's melody is really very pretty and I enjoy this number very much. "Aquarius" and "Let The Sun Shine In" by The Fifth Dimension are hauntingly beautiful and instantly memorable, too.
"Joy To The World" is a number by Three Dog Night that really strikes me as very passionate; and listen for "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head." B. J. Thomas sings this passionately with great sensitivity; and it's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard! What a great soundtrack this is! "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd really rocks well with a fine country twist; Lynyrd Skynyrd could really rock out a tune!
"I've Got To Use My Imagination" is a fiery ballad by Gladys Knight & the Pips that really tugs at my heartstrings whenever I hear it; and there's also "On The Road Again" by Willie Nelson.
Overall, the soundtrack to Forrest Gump gives us so much Americana music it's hard to ignore this two CD set. I recommend this CD set for fans of the movie Forrest Gump and people who enjoy some oldies mixed in with classic pop vocals.
GREAT ALBUM PERIOD!!!! January 2, 2005
rocker81 (Dallas GA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This album is HUGE and great. Lots of great music by different
singers/bands. The album follows the time period thoughout
this movie starting in the 50's and 60's. You have "Sweet
Home Alabama" which is considered by many to be one if not
the greatest southern rock songs ever. I'm not a huge fan
of the band, but there is no denying the greatness of some of their work.
You have some great MoTown cuts like "I Can't Help Myself"
by The Four Tops is one of my favorite Motown classics. We
also have Frankins "Respect" that is a classic that you
just have to love. This is arguably the best soundtrack
ever put together. If you love 50-70's music there has to
be some stuff here for you. Jackson Browne classic
"Running On Empty" is another track not to miss aswell as
CCR's classic"Fortunate Son" another outstanding track. If
you were to put together a classic album spanding 4 decades
this 2 disk set would be close to being perfect.
This is a must have for lovers of classic music that has
stood the test of time. The Doors, CCR, The Four Tops, The
Byrds,Jackson Browne, Doobie Brothers, Aretha Franklin,
Pickett, Bob Dylan, Youngbloods, Elvis Presley just to
name some... Just a superb collection of music.
Soundtrack brings you back to the old days November 28, 2005
Jenna Sauber
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
As a 21-year old I have always loved oldies and classic rock, which is why I've owned this album for more than 5 years now. I listen to all of it as much as I did the first day I got it. This soundtrack has something for everyone- if you like the Supremes, you're set. If you're more of a CCR fan, you're good to go there as well. If The Beach Boys is more your speed, then you're made. The double-CD set has all the songs from the movie and puts you right at the scene it played in and brings you back to your younger days. The mix of folk, rock and pop music dating from the 1950 to the late 70s and early 80s has just the right combination of oldies but goodies, whether you've seen the movie or not.
Times of the Past September 3, 2005
Daniel M. Adams
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I enjoyed the motion picture soundtrack to "Forest Gump."
The variety of music speaks of hope, despair, love, and time passing by. While events can often seem senseless, they can often end up being meaningful especially if we make them that way.
The music did a great job capturing the spirit of the movie and I can't think of a better selection for the script. I believe movies should give us something to think about and this soundtrack does so as well. Thank you for offering such a great and thought provoking producting.
An American Soundtrack December 2, 2004
Irishgal (Arizona, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When "Forrest Gump" first hit theaters, it was an instant hit - thanks to brilliant acting, a heartwarming tale, and classic music to back it up. Finding the right tunes to play as a backdrop to more than three decades of American history is quite a daunting task, but those who assembled this collection of songs rose to the challenge, creating a truly American soundtrack.
The best of the best are here, with American artists giving a true representation of what the world was like in Forrest Gump's time. From the first time young Forrest saw Elvis gyrate (`Hound Dog') to his shrimping expeditions (`Sloop John B'), each song has been chosen for its sentimental value and classic addition to the film. This is a brilliant collection, with great hits from Bob Seger, the Mamas and Papas, Beach Boys, Byrds, Simon & Garfunkel, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, and so many more.
If you're looking for a great collection of American music, look no further. This two-disc set is an excellent addition to any music fan's collection. And if you're new to this era of music, it provides a great sampling of one of the greatest music generations ever.
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