Das Letzte Einhorn (The Last Unicorn) [Import, Soundtrack]

America, Jimmy Webb | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 7, 1994)
• Original Release Date: November 19, 1982
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Soundtrack
• Label: EMI Import
• ASIN: B0000071IL
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,594 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #18 in Music > Imports > Folk
  • #28 in Music > Imports > Soundtracks
  • #55 in Music > Imports > Classic Rock

Track Listings

1. Last Unicorn

2. Man's Road

3. In the Sea

4. Now That I'm a Woman

5. That's All I've Got to Say

6. The Last Unicorn, Pt. 2

7. Forest Awakens

8. Red Soup

9. Red Bull Attacks

10. The Cat

11. The Tree

12. Haggard's Unicorns

13. Bull-Unicorn-Woman

14. Unicorns in the Sea

15. Unicorn and Lear

Editorial Reviews

Soundtrack to the 1982 Rankin/ Bass children's film, performed by America and compoosed & arranged by Jimmy Webb.Contains 15 tracks, including 'The Last Unicorn', 'Man's Road', 'In The Sea' and 'Now That I'm A Woman'. Virgin release.

Customer Reviews

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flashback to childhood, December 26, 2000

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Calliope Sky (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Das Letzte Einhorn (The Last Unicorn) (Audio CD)

I received this CD for Yule 2000, and I can only say that the first time I put it in the CD player, I cried. Not in a sad sort of way for the beautiful lyrics, or for the lovely melodies, but in the way one might cry at seeing a long-lost friend- joy and happiness to find something so missed. Ok, so that's a little maudlin, but its true. Fans of the animated feature will be delighted to see that all the music is there. On a side note, I'm sure almost everyone who saw the movie will be especially happy to learn that Mia Farrow DOES NOT appear on this album. I used to hate the song "Now that I'm a Woman", but the singer on this album does a fantastic job and its actually quite a pretty song. On a more technical and musical note, the sound quality is fairly good, considering when this movie came out. The music itself is a bit dated, but America (the band) did a wonderful job of performing Jimmy Webb's music for the film for the time it was released. My German is a bit non-existant, but if I read the back of the case right, the London Symphony Orchestra lent its talent to the album. If you're in to "classic rock" or are familiar with America's work, then this is a great album to get- especially if you're a child of the 80's like I am. Younger people of the Britney-Spears-Back-Street-Boys-crowd might not like this album unless they happen to be huge fans of the movie. Is it worth the price of an import? Absolutely. And as a segway, get the book. Its just soooo much richer in plot, texture and entertainment than the movie could ever be.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mystery of the vocals, July 18, 2009

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K. Irving (New York NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Das Letzte Einhorn (The Last Unicorn) (Audio CD)

In 1982 I was privileged to work with and record two songs written by Jimmy Webb for this lovely film. However, for the final cut Mia Farrow insisted that her vocal be used in 'Now That I'm a Woman'. The duet, written in Jeff Bridges key, must've been too high for her so my version remained on 'That's All I've Got to Say'. I've no idea how or why my vocals made it to this CD even though Mia Farrow is billed as singer. The score is wonderful. It's amazing how many people adore this movie - how as kids were so moved by it and as adults still feel that way. Peter Beagle's story is enchanting. I'm happy to have been a part of it, even if I remain uncredited!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Unforgettable, April 15, 2000

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Tanya McHenry (Ashland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Das Letzte Einhorn (The Last Unicorn) (Audio CD)

If you have ever seen The Last Unicorn, you know that the movie is moving and magical in art and in music. I searched for this Soundtrack for years and gave up awhile ago. Thanks to the internet, I have it now and love. The reproduction of this to CD is not perfect, but the few blemishes are hardly noticable.

I had the movie on the old record movies <back when i was just a kid> and the music was just incrediable then. I grew up loving this music and still do. The soft rock and classical mix here works very nicely together. If you are like me, and lyrics mean a great deal to songs, this is definitely for you. The words are moving and really, this is a soulsearching type soundtrack that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age and especially those of us who can recall the scenes with the music as we listen. Get the CD and the Movie if you don't have it. You won't be sorry.