Mickey Blue Eyes: Music From The Motion Picture

Artist: Basil Poledouris
Label: Milan Records
Category: Music

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Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 731383588822
EAN: 0731383588822
ASIN: B00000JMGM

Release Date: 1999-08-24

Mickey Blue Eyes: Music From The Motion Picture

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Tracks:

Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney
Luna Mezzo Mare - Frank Simms
Truckers On Time - Basil Poledouris
(I Don't Know Why) But I Do - Clarence 'Frogman' Henry
On An Evening In Roma - Dean Martin
Going To Gina - Basil Poledouris
Wedding Reception - Harry Rabinowitz
Violino Tzigano - Achille Togliani
Come Di - Paolo Conte
Ricochet - Basil Poledouris
Gina Runs From Ambulance - Basil Poledouris
Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody - Louis Prima
Johnny's Funeral - Basil Poledouris
Your Picture - Clarence 'Frogman' Henry
Death Is OK By Me - Harry Rabinowitz
Final Waltz - Harry Rabinowitz
Gina Explains - Basil Poledouris
Buona Sera - Louis Prima
F****** Cookie! - Harry Rabinowitz

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Like so many mafia films (comedy or otherwise), the soundtrack for Mickey Blue Eyes is filled with lighthearted Italian American pop classics from the vintage days of hi-fi culture. Rosemary Clooney's rambunctious "Mambo Italiano" (which had an earlier soundtrack life as a cut in Big Night) leads things off, and the action doesn't really stop till Louis Prima's "Buono Sera" 40 minutes later. Two vintage R&B cuts from Clarence "Frogman" Henry are welcome curveballs to this disc, as is the awe-inspiring cool of Paolo Conte on "Come Di." As far as sequencing goes, Mickey Blue Eyes is one of those rare soundtracks that doesn't hide the score at the end of the disc--Basil Poledouris's music seasons the entire album. The jazzy orchestrations he contributes fit the kitschy mood of this disc perfectly. The only problem with this soundtrack? We've heard most of these tunes before. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

quirky and memorable.......2006-06-11

I am most intrigued seeing reviews of this "Italian American" score when it has been used almost exclusively for UK related movies, i.e. the entire Jeeves (British) series and the fairly recent Mickey Blue Eyes, whose lead is also a Brit.

Good stuff.......2001-06-23

This is a great soundtrack. It fit in perfectly with the slapstick comedy of the movie. Coming from an Italian family I have heard all of these tunes before, however it is nice to get them all on one CD. I recommend this CD as a great conversational piece. For example have it playing in the backround during a diner party, guests will love it. I know mine did.

Pleasant Music.......2000-03-30

A little too schmoozy for average listening, but add some cards, some good friends, and maybe some alcohol, and it makes for a pleasant evening's listen. Make a habit out of this... and soon you'll all be joining in the chorus. 'I don't know why I love you, but I do!'.

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