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Track Listings
| 1. Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor |
| 2. Burning Heart - Survivor |
| 3. Living In America - James Brown |
| 4. No Easy Way Out - Robert Tepper |
| 5. Hearts On Fire - John Cafferty |
| 6. Gonna Fly Now - The Rocky Orchestra |
| 7. War - Vince DiCola |
| 8. Training Montage - Vince Di Cola |
| 9. Gonna Fly Now (Instrumental) - The Rocky Orchestra |
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The Rocky Story? Hardly, more like Rocky IV with 3 added songs!
Mar 2 2011
Format:Audio CD
The Rocky movies are one of the most memorable film series in American movie history, Sylvester Stallone had this character and story that audiences could relate to. And when it comes to movie soundtracks it's hard not to mention the Rocky series and some of the fantastic music it has had over the years. But as the series changed direction in the 1980's, so did the music, not that it's a problem because I love the music from the first four movies in the series. While the first two Rocky movies had more instrumental and orchestral music, in the 1980's the music featured in the movies moved to a more rock and pop sound as the soundtracks for III and IV suggested. To me the Rocky series has some truly memorable music and it is only normal that one would want to buy a CD collection featuring the best of the soundtracks; only this is not what you're looking for.
The main problem with 'The Rocky Story: The Original Soundtrack From The Rocky Movies' is that 6 out of the 9 songs here are taken from the Rocky IV (1985) soundtrack. Granted, I love Rocky IV and its soundtrack provided some of the best moments for me but I think there should be more than 3 songs representing the 4 other Rocky movies that were released at this point. This collection should be therefore be considered inaccurate when it comes to representing the Rocky movies. I don't really mind that there is nothing from Rocky V here because to be honest that soundtrack wasn't quite as memorable as the others were, Rocky and rap music don't mix very well in my opinion. Also, ignoring all that Bill Conti did was not a smart move...
When it all comes down to it, 'The Rocky Story' is not your best bet when it comes to a Rocky CD collection, instead I would recommend 'Rocky Balboa: The Best of Rocky' released in 2006, it doesn't have everything a fan might hope for but with 17 songs it does far better than this. 9 songs by the way, is not nearly enough to truly represent the best music from the Rocky movies. I would only recommend this to someone who really liked the music from Rocky IV and likes the other songs here. Sadly this doesn't deserve much more than a two, it's a pathetic attempt at being a 'best-of' Rocky. 2 stars
The main problem with 'The Rocky Story: The Original Soundtrack From The Rocky Movies' is that 6 out of the 9 songs here are taken from the Rocky IV (1985) soundtrack. Granted, I love Rocky IV and its soundtrack provided some of the best moments for me but I think there should be more than 3 songs representing the 4 other Rocky movies that were released at this point. This collection should be therefore be considered inaccurate when it comes to representing the Rocky movies. I don't really mind that there is nothing from Rocky V here because to be honest that soundtrack wasn't quite as memorable as the others were, Rocky and rap music don't mix very well in my opinion. Also, ignoring all that Bill Conti did was not a smart move...
When it all comes down to it, 'The Rocky Story' is not your best bet when it comes to a Rocky CD collection, instead I would recommend 'Rocky Balboa: The Best of Rocky' released in 2006, it doesn't have everything a fan might hope for but with 17 songs it does far better than this. 9 songs by the way, is not nearly enough to truly represent the best music from the Rocky movies. I would only recommend this to someone who really liked the music from Rocky IV and likes the other songs here. Sadly this doesn't deserve much more than a two, it's a pathetic attempt at being a 'best-of' Rocky. 2 stars
Just What I Wanted
July 12 2004
Format:Audio CD
A long time ago, when I was actively involved in actually working-out, I purchased this CD; I made the right choice. This CD is great for all of the Rocky fans out there. It contains the songs that remind us of the struggles the boxer went through, and it also can inspire the listener to push themselves a little harder each day - in whatever aspect of life they need to push.
I think all of the songs are recorded quite well, and I don't think any Rocky (and music) fan should be without this CD. If you buy it and don't like it, you can yell at me... www.therunninggirl.com
That's where I'll be.
See ya next review.
My Ring's Outside
Jun 1 2004
Format:Audio CD
I wouldn't exactly call this a complete compilation of all the best music from each Rocky movie, because it's almost completely from Rocky IV. For the most part the songs are good (I could do without "Living In America"), but it does make a good CD to work out to and is very motivating. In my opinion it's way too short, so I took the liberty of making my own mix which I feel much more satisfied with:
1.) Bill Conti - Fanfare For Rocky (I)
2.) Bill Conti - Going the Distance (I)
3.) Vince DiCola - Training Montage (IV)
4.) Survivor - Eye Of the Tiger (III)
5.) John Cafferty - Hearts On Fire (IV)
6.) Joey B. Ellis & Tynetta Hare - Go For It! (Heart and Fire)(V)
7.) Europe - The Final Countdown (IV)
8.) Bill Conti - Reflections (III)
9.) Bill Conti - Mickey (III)
10.) Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out (IV)
11.) Bill Conti - Decision (III)
12.) The 7A3 - Take You Back (Home Sweet Home) (V)
13.) Survivor - Burning Heart (IV)
14.) Bill Conti - Redemption (II)
15.) DeEtta Little - Gonna Fly Now (I)
16.) Vince DiCola - War (IV)
17.) Snap - Keep It Up (V)
18.) Bill Conti - Conquest (II)
19.) Touch - The Sweetest Victory (IV)
20.) Bill Conti - Overture (II)
21.) Bill Conti - The Final Bell (I)
22.) Elton John - The Measure Of a Man (V)
Starts off strong, slows down and gets depressing, picks up the pace again stronger, then ends the same way the series did.
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Rocky Rocky Rocky
This CD has gotten my wrestling team through some tough workouts. I can actually see wrestlers getting more intence, focused and determined when "no easy way out" comes... Read more
Published on Feb 3 2004 by Andrew
THE GREATEST ROCKY CD EVER MADE
This has got to be THE BEST ROCKY CD EVER MADE. I reccomend this cd to anyone that is a fan of the Rocky movies. This cd has the greatest hit songs from all of the Rocky movies. Read more
Published on Oct 6 2003
"Bring it on!" they say!
I like this music because it's workout music. I like all the tracks such as Eye Of The Tiger, Hearts on Fire, and Burning Heart. I listened to the samples and they are good. Read more
Published on April 26 2003
I've Done Better
I am only 14 but I have loved Rocky forever. My dog is named Rocky too. So I have made a Rocky Work-Out CD that has in my opinion the best songs of the Rocky Movies. 1. Read more
Published on April 23 2003 by Steve
Rocky at his best!
I love to listen to this entire album during my workout routine! All the best from each Rocky movie is on this album, and it's one of the few albums where I like each and every... Read more
Published on Feb 28 2003 by Scott Anderson
Only Rocky Soundtrack released in india!!!
i learnt about the great music of Rocky movies in 1995 through Rocky Story long before actually watching a single movie of the series.( i watched entire rocky series in 2001!!! Read more
Published on Aug 8 2002 by SHAKTI
THE ULTIMATE SMELLING SALTS
The latest Rocky Compilation CD is quite good. I dont think it is "great" because it is only a repeat of the ROCKY 4 CD with the original Rocky Gonna Fly now tune pathetically... Read more
Published on July 28 2002 by Mr Haralabos Abelas
Warning. Limited orchestration
The first five tracks of this CD are songs by the original artists, and I'm sure any avid Rocky fan would want to have them in their collection. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2002 by scott a. house
Music from five movies in 1
If you have been following my reviews for a while now than you know what this means. I don't buy music CD's unless there is good music on it. Read more
Published on Mar 27 2002 by Shaun O'Donnell
This is perhaps the most underrated soundtrack of all time.
I love to workout and listen to music. Therefore, this soundtrack was a nobrainer. If you love music, or simply love to listen to inspiring music, or love the Rocky movies,... Read more
Published on Jan 12 2002 by Dan
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