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The Rocky Story: The Original Soundtrack Songs From The Rocky Movies (Soundtrack Anthology)

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While this "Anthology" of Rocky movie music is mostly satisfying, it falls short of capturing the real heart and soul of what makes Rocky movie music so compelling and distinctive. Presented here are the best vocal tracks from Rocky III and IV, which are worthy additions to any music collection. Also included are two Bill Conti imitation tracks of "Gonna Fly Now", both I might add, clearly inferior to the original.

I bought this album thinking I could get the best of the Rocky music without having to buy all the originals. What I found is that the originals are what makes makes Rocky movie music so distinctive. Rather than purchase this album, I'd buy the original Rocky IV and the original Rocky soundtrack; there is more music, and it is all "real" Rocky music. Another option is to purchase the latest Rocky Anthology, "Rocky Balboa".

Jim "Konedog" Koenig

I reviewed this same CD a little over a year ago and a thought it was the best Rocky CD ever, boy was I wrong. I mean I don't regret buying it but if you buy the Rocky IV CD you don't need to worry about getting this one, the only difference is that they put a "new" version of Gonna Fly Now on the CD, big deal. I have the first Rocky CD and Rocky IV, I am getting Rocky II, and planinng to get Rocky III, so basically I'm all set. If I were to make a Rocky Story CD here is how I would do it: (songs are not in order)

1. Fanfare for Rocky (Rocky I)
2. Gonna Fly Now (original version)
3. Gonna Fly Now (kids version)
4. Going The Distance
5. Take You Back (Rocky I)
6. Butkus
7. The Final Bell
8. Redemption (Theme From Rocky II)
9. Eye Of The Tiger
10. Conquest
11. Burning Heart
12. No Easy Way Out
13. Go For It! (Heart and Fire)
14. War (Rocky IV)
15. Training Montage (Rocky IV)
16. Alone In The Ring
17. Living In America
18. Take You Back (Tough Gym) (Rocky III)
19. Rocky's Reward (Rocky I)
20. Heart's On Fire
21. Vigil
22. Adrian
23. Mickey
24. Pushin'
25. The Measure Of A Man

Now that would truly be a Rocky Story soundtrack!

This CD eliminates the need to go out and purchase all of the past Rocky releases. With this excellent compilation, you get two versions of the classic Rocky theme song, "Gonna Fly Now," in addition to an inspiring "Training Montage." There are two songs by Survivor, "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky III and "Burning Heart" from Rocky IV. Also from Rocky IV is the James Brown's fun "Living in America," Robert Tepper's excellent but little-known "No Easy Way Out," John Cafferty's "Heart's On Fire," and "War" by Vince Di Cola (who also does "Training Montage"). A great overview of the best Rocky music from the first four films.

This cd gets me so pumped. I'm a wrestler in high school and before practice I listen to this cd and I can do sprints around the gym when everyone else is just jogging. Also before my matches it helps to get the "eye"

Well, what can i say. This is the BEST movie soundtrack ever and i would very much reccomend it to anybody who is in to movies or fitness training. Everytime i hear hearts on fire or the training montage i cant help but find my heart start racing as i imagine rocky, paulie and duke training in the russian mountains. I always listen to this cd when i go training or running and it always makes me run that extra mile. As rocky says 'going the extra round can make all the difference in your life.' and this cd will get you there!! I LOVE IT!!!

i learnt about the great music of Rocky movies in 1995 through Rocky Story long before actually watching a single movie of the series.( i watched entire rocky series in 2001!!!)I buyed the cassette in 1995 and had to wait 7 years to find this on CD. This compilation is excellent and i would rate this as one of the best ever compilation. The first reason i buyed this cd was that its the only cd of rocky music available in India. The soundtracks of any of the Rocky movies hasnt been released in India yet!!!... feel had they added 3 more numbers to this cd it would have been greatest compilation ever. these 3 tracks are 1. redemption (rocky 2) 2.Measure of a man (rocky 5) 3. Go for it (rocky5)
7 out of the 9 tracks are from Rocky 4 and 2 from rocky 1.
' Eye of the tiger ' ' hearts on Fire ' ' Gonna fly now ' ' training montage ' ' war ' are the greatest energy busters during work outs . u wont need any supplement if u listen to these tracks! 'Burning Heart ' is a pure emotional track along with ' NO easy way out ' and ' Gonna fly now instrumental '. These tracks are great stress reliver and no matter in how much stress u are u are going to love them. ' living in America ' is the only song for lighter moments. Trust me all the song on this cd will touch your soul.
For all those who havent buyed Rocky soundtracks this is a good buy. i would recommend to buy this cd as it is worth all money spent.
A must buy for all diehard Rocky fans as well as for those who like the high quality music.

The first time I bought "The Rocky Story" on cassette, I thought this was like the collection from "Rocky I to III", but I was wrong! The first side contains 5 songs from the "Rocky IV" soundtrack, in which I don't like. The both tracks "Gonna Fly Now" on the other side don't sound like the Bill Conti version from the Rocky I CD. If you're into the best Rocky scores, PASS this one and get the CDs from Rocky I, II, and III. Those CDs are from my fave composer Bill Conti. And THAT's the con about the Rocky Story! And darn it, this one doesn't have "Take You Back", "Pushin'" from Rocky III, "Overture" (The beginning suite from Rocky II), "Redemption" from Rocky II, and a few I can't mention! Like I said, get the Rocky I, II, and III CDs for the REAL Rocky Story!

This CD is great for athletes. It gets you pumped up for a meet, match, or game!

I loved Bill Conti's orginial Rocky scores. If you loved the brass, strings and percussion, you will be disappointed in these synthesized versions of Gonna Fly Now and others. I suggest going back and buying each individually -- the instrumentation is far superior to this collection of electronic junk.

thank you sly, you have changed my life, you have replaced a father i've never had...Rocky is my model...I'm proud to be a fan of you and of Rocky...a perfect serie from the first to the 5 that I watch as much as i can. Franck Stallone is very talented and I recommand him (excuse my english)...The soudtrack ? Definitively my best album with others Rocky soundtracks (the 5'soundtrack is not at the same level but there are 5 songs that I Love. "No easy way out" is one of the must amazing records I've ever heard...