La-La Land Records has released a new 2-cd set of the soundtrack for Steven Spielberg’s 1979 movie 1941. The album includes the remastered and expanded score composed by John Williams. The soundtrack is expanded by more than 70 minutes of previously unreleased music and also includes the content of the original 1979 soundtrack album. For audio clips and the full soundtrack details, visit La-La Land Records’ website. 1941 starring Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, John Belushi and Warren Oates was Spielberg’s and Williams’ fourth collaboration on a theatrical feature project following Sugarland Express, Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The movie has received three Academy Award nominations for Cinematography, Visual Effects and Sound.
Here’s the album track list:
Disc 1
The Film Score
1 “1941” Main Title 1:36
2 Chrissie Takes Another Swim** 4:38
3 Sub Commander / Wild Bill Kelso** 3:44
4 Donna’s Obsession / Birkhead’s Pitch** 2:59
5 Poppa’s Got a Gun* 1:13
6 You Have Been Chosen / You,...
Here’s the album track list:
Disc 1
The Film Score
1 “1941” Main Title 1:36
2 Chrissie Takes Another Swim** 4:38
3 Sub Commander / Wild Bill Kelso** 3:44
4 Donna’s Obsession / Birkhead’s Pitch** 2:59
5 Poppa’s Got a Gun* 1:13
6 You Have Been Chosen / You,...
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