Rain Man: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Hans Zimmer | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: December 16, 1988
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00000DR9M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,970 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Iko Iko - The Belle Stars

2. Scatterlings Of Africa - Johnny Clegg & Savuka

3. Dry Bones - The Delta Rhythm Boys

4. At Last - Etta James

5. Lonely Avenue - Ian Gillan/Roger Glover

6. Nathan Jones - Bananarama

7. Leaving Wallbrook/On The Road - Hans Zimmer

8. Las Vegas/End Credits - Hans Zimmer

9. Stardust - Rob Wasserman

10. Beyond The Blue Horizon - Lou Christie

Editorial Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant, eclectic mix of coffee-shop favorites, May 20, 2003

By 

Derek G (North of Cyrodiil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rain Man: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

The CD itself is a rather short mix of light favorites and classic blues and jazz. Is it a coincidence that Iko Iko later made it into the Tom Cruise produced Mission Impossible 2? Etta James' classic is probably owned by half the world already. The rest are nice to have in as background filler while you're doing something, like writing a review for instance.

I bought this CD, however, for the two songs "On the Road" and "Vegas" composed by Hans Zimmer. The first is a unique, airy instrumental that's slighly reminiscent of Jan Hammer's Miami Vice scores. The latter conveys power and excitement and it enhances the movie so masterfully that I believe it was the breakthrough hit that helped make him one of the most prolific and sought-after movie composers today.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Natural high, May 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Rain Man: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

This soundtrack is incredible, especially for traveling in the car. The Iko Iko rendition is excellent as are several other of the tracks. I highly reccomend it to anyone who is unsure of what type of music to listen to next. It's an instant mood lifter.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Cruisin' Music, January 21, 2000

By 

Joseph Panzarella "joeytunes" (West Islip, New York) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Rain Man: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

There's alot of goodies on this soundtrack, new and old. "Iko Iko" and "Nathan Jones" I remember from the 60's, these versions are just as good as the originals. "Dry Bones" by the Delta Rhythn Boys is straight out of the Ink Spots era, by now everyone should be familiar with "At Last" by Etta James, it's been used in a few commercials. Aaron Neville's version of "Stardust" is very haunting and relaxing, and if you're listening in your car I dare you to keep your foot off the gas while "Las Vegas/End Credits" is playing.