Without a doubt, the music in the Forrest Gump movie (starring Tom Hanks), played a major part in its success. So for any 'Forrest Gump' fans, The Soundtrack is a must. It's a double CD and contains 32 songs, many of which were featured in the movie. Listening to the album certainly takes ... Read review
Advantages: Lots of Great Songs From The 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's Disadvantages: None
...doubt, the music in the Forrest Gump movie (starring Tom Hanks), played a major part in its success. So for any 'Forrest Gump' fans, The Soundtrack is a must. It's a double CD and contains 32 songs, many of which were featured in the movie. Listening to the album certainly takes you back to the film. Duane Eddy's 'Rebel Rouser' will remind you of when Forrest was being chased by bullies. Elvis Presley's 'Hound Dog' will cast your mind back to when ... ...McKenzie's 'San Francisco' was played when Forrest's friend Jenny, left for California. This album has lots of great songs from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's. There are several songs however, which weren't in the movie, such as The Supremes 'Stoned Love', and The Rooftop Singer's 'Walk Right In'.
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Without a doubt, the music in the Forrest Gump movie (starring Tom Hanks), played a major part in its success. So for any 'Forrest Gump' fans, The Soundtrack is a must. It's a double CD and contains 32 songs, many of which were featured in the movie. Listening to the album certainly takes you back to the film. Duane Eddy's 'Rebel Rouser' will remind you of when Forrest was being chased by bullies. Elvis Presley's 'Hound Dog' will cast your mind back to when Forrest was teaching Elvis to swivel his hips, and Scott McKenzie's 'San Francisco' was played when Forrest's friend Jenny, left for California. This album has lots of great songs from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's. There are several songs however, which weren't in the movie, such as The Supremes 'Stoned Love', and The Rooftop Singer's 'Walk Right In'.
Advantages: Many classic songs are featured Disadvantages:
The Forest Gump soundtrack is a collection of songs from the 50's 60's and 70's. Most of which are featured in the film. Timeless classics such as Hound Dog, Fortunate Son, Mrs Robinson, San Francisco and Break on Through are included in this great soundtrack which I am proud to own! Many of the songs conjure up visions of the film to mind. One that I find the most funny is when Forest is swivelling his hips to Hound Dog! Even if you haven't seen ...
Nirvanachick2000 18.08.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Forrest Gump: Original Soundtrack
Advantages: There is not one song on this Doubble CD that is Bad Disadvantages: none
...we call all relate to forrest gump and his live . pahaps not so dramaticaly but in a sence that all of us have a sound track to our own lives.
This gives you a sence of the real America.
the Mamas and the Papas are calafornia dremmin while jefforson Airplain are becvomming Volunteers of America.
Every sound track has a purpose in the history of America and it should sit on your shelves next to your history books. not to gather dust but to be worn ...
andy_findlay 13.03.2001
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Product details
Title
Forrest Gump: Original Soundtrack
Composer
Alan Silvestri (20th Cent)
Orchestra / Ensemble(s)
Original Soundtrack Choir
Label / Distributor
Soundtrax / BMG UK
Pieces in Set
1
Running Time
1 hour 39 minutes
Genre(s)
Stage works
Producer
Alan Silvestri
SPAR Code
DDD
EAN
5099747736926
Catalogue Number
477369
Work 1
Work Title
Forrest Gump
Excerpt(s)
1. I'm Forrest...Forrest Gump 2. You're No Different 3. You Can't Sit Here 4. Run Forrest, Run 5. Pray With Me 6. The Crimson Gump 7. They're Sending Me to Vietnam 8. I Ran and Ran 9. I Had a Destiny 10. Washington Reunion 11. Jesus on the Main Line 12. That's My Boat 13. I Never Thanked You 14. Jenny Returns 15. The Crusade 16. Forrest Meets Forrest 17. The Wedding Guest 18. Where Heaven Ends 19. Jenny's Grave 20. I'll Be Right Here 21. Suite from Forrest Gump
Composer
Alan Silvestri (20th Cent)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1994
Date Recorded
1994
Conductor
Alan Silvestri
Orchestra / Ensemble
Original Soundtrack Choir
Location of Work Recording
Sony Pictures Studios
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