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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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What a brilliant Album!! Not only do we get all the songs from one of the best films of the 20th Century, but we also get extra bonus tracks too.
I love the mix of fast, slow and the sublime. It is my absolute favourite "Getting Ready" album as I can sing into my hairbrush as loud as I like and dance around to all the girly favs too.
I would strongly recommend this album to anyone who would like to have a variety of music from the 60's that isn't the same as on every other 60's compilation album.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The soundtrack of Forrest Gump certainly lives up to the reputation of the fantastic film which is also blessed with several Oscars. All the classic rock from the 1950s through the hippy 70s and on to the 80s is brought to life through a dual-cd album also featuring the soundtrack to the movie. Truly the greatest collection of songs ever to be burned onto the shiny discs. A must buy for the fans of every type of music!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What a brilliant Album!! Not only do we get all the songs from one of the best films of the 20th Century, but we also get extra bonus tracks too.
I love the mix of fast, slow and the sublime. It is my absolute favourite "Getting Ready" album as I can sing into my hairbrush as loud as I like and dance around to all the girly favs too.
I would strongly recommend this album to anyone who would like to have a variety of music from the 60's that isn't the same as on every other 60's compilation album.
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Nostalgic soundtrack
Although my review doesn't cover the two extra tracks put on the 2001 special edition, I think this first release of the Forrest Gump soundtrack is just a marvel to listen to. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Omnes
THIS ITEM IS NOT NEW!!!!!!
Why you anounce in this item with the word NEW?? I bought this item for a customer of my record store and I received and used item. If you deceive PLEASE make it good. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Diego Rey Salvador
Gift
Having watched the film with family it was commented that the music was great, so I thought it would make a great gift. It was much appreciated. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gordon Wooldridge
good delivery
This was a gift so I have no knowledge of what its like. However I haven't received any bad feedback so I'd think it was fine. Good delivery.
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Christine Hedges
Forrest Gump Soundtrack
Very pleased with the service and the product. Really pleased I bought the double CD and not the single CD version.
Published 10 months ago by Robert Stephenson
Disappointed in CD
Some tracks in the film not on the CD and tracks on the CD not in the film........Disappointed in CD but very fast delivery
Published 10 months ago by Val
Watch out it could be the limp highlights soundtrack!
The original soundtrack is a great romp through the era 32 full length tracks all referenced in the film though some just for a moment or two - just make sure you're not being sold... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Happy Dayz
cool songs
Love listening to these CD's.. They always make me feel better.. The only complaint I have about them is that they don't feature some rock songs that appear in the film (some Doors... Read more
Published 19 months ago by T. Finnegan
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Forrest Gump (Special Collector's Edition)
Think most of us have watched this film. Probably right to say some of us have watched it more than once or twice. Read more
Think most of us have watched this film. Probably right to say some of us have watched it more than once or twice. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. Hayley M. Pearce
Amazing!
What can I say? It's Forrest Gump!! Amazing soundtrack, 2 cds filled with all the songs from the film, very very easy listening and makes you want to watch the film again and... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by granadam
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