The Color Purple (1985 Film) [Soundtrack]

Quincy Jones | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: December 18, 1985
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B000002L96
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,405 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Overture: Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) /Celie Leaves With Mr. ...

2. Main Title

3. Celie Leaves With Mr.

4. Corrine and Olivia

5. Nettie Teaches Celie

6. The Separation

7. Celie and Harpo Grow up/Mr. Dresses to See Shug

8. Careless Love

9. Sophis Leaves Harpo

10. Celie Cooks Shug Breakfast

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. The First Letter

2. Letter Search

3. Nettie's Letters

4. High Life/Proud Theme

5. King J.B.

6. Heaven Delongs to You

7. Katutoka Corrine

8. Celie Shaves Mr. /Scarification Ceremony

9. I'm Here

10. Champagne Train

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Quincy Jones, The Color Purple Soundtrack --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, December 29, 2002

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Myrtle Darden (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Color Purple (1985 Film) (Audio CD)

I received this soundtrack as a birthday gift and it is the best CD in my collection and the best birthday gift I've ever received. The music inspires, uplifts, and relaxes you. "Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)" and "Maybe God is Trying to Tell you Somthin' are my favorites because I like the messages in both songs. When listening to the CD, it takes me back to the scenes in the movie when that particular song is playing. I love Whoopi's expression when Shug is singing "Sister" to her. It always brings a smile to my face. I will definitely enjoy this CD for a long time.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites, March 18, 2001

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"loryhey" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Color Purple (Audio Cassette)

The soundtrack to the move of The Color Purple is one of my favorite albums of all time. I have been listening to it since I bought my extended play cassette version when I was in high school (and had to save up to afford it). Not only does listening to the album take one through the emotional experience of watching the movie (or reading the book), but it also stands alone. The music is sophisticated and deeply touching - often evoking a visceral and spiritual response that is damn near inspirational. I cannot find words to describe how much Quincy Jones' music from The Color Purple has influenced my life and my musical sensabilities. Simply brilliant.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the Most Beautiful Music Your Will Ever Hear!!, June 11, 2005

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curtis jeffries (Round Rock, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Color Purple (1985 Film) (Audio CD)

Words alone cannot begin to describe the beautiful music of these two cds! I am fortunate enough to own 2 original copys of both The Color Purple & Roots, both cds are incredibly inspirational and proof of Quincy Jones' Genius. The music is so powerful, at times it makes you smile, at times it'll make you cry, but above all, its music that leaves you with such an appreciation for love & life, its a true treasure to have. The music lifts your spirits, its a combination of classical, spiritual, blues and jazz. I wish everyone could experience the power of this music, its amazing, it ranks at the top of my music library as some of the best music I've ever heard. Although long out of print, I'm not surprise at how expensive the asking price has grown for those who have copies in their possession. If you can get your hands on a copy, trust me, its worth it!!