Released November 12, 1976 Artist Bill Conti Genre Pop Movie Rocky | Length 31:25 Release date 12 November 1976 Label United Artists Records | |
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Rocky III
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Contents
Rocky: Original Motion Picture Score is a soundtrack album for the 1976 film Rocky, composed by Bill Conti. It was released on vinyl in the United States on November 12, 1976 by United Artists Records, followed by a CD release by EMI Records on November 7, 1988. The soundtrack is notable for its inclusion of "Gonna Fly Now", the theme song from Rocky.
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Overview
Although the Conti version of "Gonna Fly Now" is the most recognizable arrangement, a cover of the song performed by legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson on his Conquistador album prior to the release of the motion picture soundtrack actually outsold the soundtrack itself. The version of Conti's "Gonna Fly Now" released on later records and CDs differs from the version used in the film. The vocals and guitars are much more emphasized in the film than on the versions released. The "movie version" has yet to be officially released.
Track listing
All music by Bill Conti.
- "Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)" (vocals: DeEtta Little/Nelson Pigford) – 2:48
- "Philadelphia Morning" – 2:22
- "Going the Distance" – 2:40
- "Reflections" – 3:19
- "Marines' Hymn/Yankee Doodle" – 1:45
- "Take You Back (Street Corner Song from Rocky)" (vocals: Valentine) – 1:49
- "First Date" – 1:54
- "You Take My Heart Away" (vocals: DeEtta Little/Nelson Pigford) – 4:46
- "Fanfare for Rocky" – 2:34
- "Butkus" – 2:12
- "Alone in the Ring" – 1:09
- "The Final Bell" – 1:56
- "Rocky's Reward" – 2:03
Additional music
Additional music featured in Rocky:
Songs
1Gonna Fly Now2:48
2Philadelphia Morning2:22
3Going the Distance2:40