- Audio CD (Jun 20 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Soundtrack
- Label: Sony
- Run Time: 96 minutes
- ASIN: B0000025GH
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#42,429 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #19 in Music > Soundtracks > By Decade > 1970s
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Track Listings
| 1. Rhapsody In Blue |
| 2. Land Of The Gay Caballero |
| 3. Someone To Watch Over Me |
| 4. I've Got A Crush On You |
| 5. Do, Do, Do |
| 6. Mine |
| 7. He Loves And She Loves |
| 8. Bronco Busters |
| 9. Oh Lady Be Good |
| 10. 'S Wonderful |
| 11. Love Is Here To Stay |
| 12. Sweet And Low-Down |
| 13. Blue, Blue, Blue |
| 14. Embraceable You |
| 15. He Loves And She Loves |
| 16. Love Is Sweeping The Country & Land Of The Gay Caballero |
| 17. Strike Up The Band |
| 18. But Not For Me |
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5.0 out of 5 stars
He Says and She Says,
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This review is from: Manhattan (Audio CD)
Track #15 on this cd "He Says, She Says," says it all. Gershwin's gorgeous music carries you along over a musical waterfall with each song on this cd. I wore out 2 cassette tapes before I bought this cd. It is a perfect blend of all that is spectacular about Gershwin. You'll daydream your way to "Manhattan" without leaving home. "Do, Do, Do" buy this now.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great soundtrack, well played, fantastic songs. Buy It!,
By michael d. chlanda (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Manhattan (Audio CD)
This soundtrack from the WOODY ALLEN film, of the same name, features a 16 minute version of the classic George Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue, and a song called "Mine" which sounds a lot like the end theme to Everybody Loves Raymond on CBS. Anyway, well played, by Graffman, and conducted by Mehta. Some of the songs could have been longer, even if it meant this would be a 2 disc set, it's that good. Nice, mellow, music. Buy It!
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4.4 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews) 23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music of Manhattan is 'S Wonderful,
By Kenneth M. Gelwasser - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Manhattan (Audio CD)
When I originally saw the fim, "Manhattan", back in 1979, I not only viewed, what would be one of Woody Allen's finest films, but I was introduced to the genius of George Gershwin.Until then I was your average kid hooked on rock n'roll.The marvelous tunes that accompanied Allen's tribute to New York City (and some of it's more neurotic inhabitants) truely moved me and made me realize there was something very special about this music.Allen used the music of George Gershwin almost as a secondary character.It gives us a sense of New York City's expanse and beauty (at least in Allen's mind).Who cannot love such beautiful tunes as "But Not For Me", "'S Wonderful", "Embraceble You" and of course the majestic masterpiece, "Rhapsody In Blue". I'll never forget the violin section of this great work of music, at the emotional conclusion of the film.It is just beautiful.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great introduction to Gershwin,
By Dave Mock ""...brotherhood is not so wild... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Manhattan (Audio CD)
The soundtrack is pure class.I first heard this album soon after its 1979 premiere (on the former Columbia Masterworks label), not knowing much about George or Ira. Then I heard the opening of 'Rhapsody In Blue', with Gary Graffman at the piano and Zubin Mehta leading the New York Philharmonic, and became hooked on their music. From the opening trill and glissando of 'Rhapsody' to the sweetly-mournful close of 'But Not For Me,' the 'Manhattan' soundtrack captures the breeziness and romance of New York -- not some fantasy or archaic vision of the city, but the style of the Big Town at its best. Its excellent production has held up over the past two decades, and the performance is nearly flawless. Other prime cuts on the soundtrack are 'Mine,' (a jazz combo piece with Dick Hyman on piano), the orchestral version of 'Someone to Watch Over Me' and the medley that opens with 'Oh, Lady Be Good.' But the anchor of the album is 'Rhapsody in Blue.' Purists may prefer the original jazz-band arrangement espoused by Michael Tilson Thomas, but the New York Phiharmonic's handling of it makes the 'Rhapsody' as majestic as the Empire State and as imposing as a Babe Ruth homer. 14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not much more than a Medley,
By "c_ross" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Manhattan (Audio CD)
After having seen Allen's brilliant and dark comedy about the city that I admire as much as he, I was eager to purchase the soundtrack. No doubt as both a musician and avid jazz aficianado, Allen has an intuitive musical style and ability to draw together a perfect blend of tunes for his soundtracks. Gershwin's ballads evoke the throwback Allen was seeking, but unforunately his soundtrack does not keep those tunes fully intact. Rather than bringing together a perfect array of Gershwin songs, the soundtrack merely provides glimpses of the Gershwin brothers' brilliance. It's a shame that the music execs didn't offer a 2-CD set with the entire selection played in full, for in no better set can you find a nice blend of upbeat melodies, melancholy ballads, and wistful song and dance. Besides the complete Rhapsody in Blue, you're left with an empty and incomplete mix of great tunes. But if you're looking for 16 minutes of the piano (concerto)classic and a good introductory medley to Gershwin, pick up this CD. Otherwise, if you want great Allen music, I recommend his recording from Wild Man Bluesl, or better yet, Sweet and Lowdown.
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