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Midnight Cowboy: Original Motion Picture Score [Soundtrack]

Harry Nilsson, John Barry
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Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Everybody's Talkin'Harry Nilsson 2:32$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Joe Buck Rides AgainJohn Barry 3:47$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. A Famous MythThe Groop and Garry Sherman 3:24$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. Fun CityJohn Barry 3:53$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. He Quit MeLeslie Miller and Garry Sherman 2:45$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. Jungle Gym At The ZooElephant's Memory 2:16$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. Midnight CowboyJohn Barry 2:49$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. Old Man WillowElephant's Memory 7:04$1.99 Buy Track
listen  9. Florida FantasyJohn Barry 2:10$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. Tears And JoysThe Groop and Garry Sherman 2:31$0.99 Buy Track
listen11. Science FictionJohn Barry 1:58$0.99 Buy Track
listen12. Everybody's Talkin' (Edit)Harry Nilsson 1:54$0.99 Buy Track


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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: 1969
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B00000DQWS
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,284 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Though perhaps overshadowed by the pop success of Harry Nilsson's rendition of Fred Neil's "Everybody's Talkin'" (and overwhelmed on the album by songs from B.J. Thomas, Elephant's Memory, and even early Warren Zevon), John Barry's elegant title track and handful of cues here still rate as some of his best. Their melodies frequently carried by a mournful solo harmonica, Barry's coolly detached music ironically undercuts the grit and grime of John Schlesinger's Oscar-winning classic. Melodically irresistible, Barry's Midnight Cowboy music further cemented Barry's reputation as one of modern film's greatest composers. --Jerry McCulley

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic and Enduring Mix of Original Score and Rock Tunes, May 14, 2001
Barry worked as "Musical Supervisor" on this classic gem of a movie to integrate found pop with his original themes.

Many of the "pop tunes" were culled from fledgling United Artists acts of the late sixties such as The Groop ("Tears and Joys" and the Mamas and Papas-sounding "A Famous Myth" are included herein), and someone had the great sense to steer him to the avant garde New York group Elephant's Memory (whose influential work - see Stereolab and Komeda - on Buddah records remains sadly out of print)to patch together a soundscape for the film's psychedelic Warholesque party scene where Joe Buck gets high and Ratso steals all the salami. Of course, it was the inclusion and reorchestration of Fred Neil's folk tune, "Everybody's Talkin'", as sung by Nilsson, that made the soundtrack a hit in 69 and has kept it in print all these decades.

The lasting impression that this time capsule of a soundtrack leaves is the abundance of vocal energy and inventive harmonizing that proliferated in the late sixties, and how styles were changing from cool lounge and orchestral scoring to topical pop music placement to reflect the moment. Modern day soundtrack producers would do well to study this package and the film from which it was borne.

Barry's themes - "Midnight Cowboy", "Fun City" "Science Fiction" "Joe Buck Rides Again" and "Florida Fantasy" reflect and refract pieces of the pop tunes while draping pivotal scenes in a lovely sadness. Outstanding is Toots Theilman's wailing harmonica on the Main Theme; the piece is a wee bit overproduced for the soundtrack edition and I wish the version used in the film - just harmonica and stummed guitar - had been included here.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Midnight Cowboy, August 3, 2005
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I've had this soundtrack in its original LP form as well as cassette, and now the CD. This disc would be a welcome addition to any serious soundtrack collector's set. The CD works on many levels. Besides Nilsson's famous "Everybody's Talkin," there are hauntingly mellow tracks by British composer John Barry which, on their own, convey the loneliness and vastness of a big city. These tracks blended in seamlessly to the gritty New York City landscape of the film and reinforced the onscreen images. They also make for great listening by themselves. "The Florida Fantasy" segment has a nice comedic calypso beat to it. Rounding out Barry's compositions is the also famous soulful harmonica track, "Midnight Cowboy." Finally, we also get some energetic rock club music of the late 60's psychedelic era by groups such as The Groop, and The Elephants Memory. All in all, this is a highly recommended recording. One of Barry's best.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Toots Thielemans Correction, July 7, 2006
Though I agree with most of the previous reviews, I was disappointed to see (hear) that Toots Thielemans is not to be found on this recording. He is also not mentioned anywhere on the albums credits.
He was used in the original score for the film, but according to his manager "Toots" was not included on this album.
I would not have purchased this CD if I had known this in advance.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and a half
This is a mixed bag, but an extremely interesting one. The 1969 soundtrack to Midnight Cowboy contains folk, funk, hard rock and easy listening. Read more
Published 1 month ago by William R. Nicholas

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but spotty in areas
I finally faced it; I know that the song "Midnight Cowboy" can reduce me to tears, make me want to curl up in a fetal position, but let's check out the rest of this. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Daniel Hayes

4.0 out of 5 stars Ratso & Joe
For a soundtrack a good collection of songs including one of my favorites "Everbody's Talkin". Worth it, also a great movie....
Published 9 months ago by GerryO

4.0 out of 5 stars Missing music:
I have this soundtrack on cassette, one of the original cassettes that were first produced and I like it, only I am dissappointed that both the one I have and the new releases of... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bean

4.0 out of 5 stars Good souvenir !
Good souvenir from the original motion picture but the best song (sung in two different ways) is "Everybody's talking", performed by Nilsson. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. CALDERON

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
The title showed up in iTunes in Chinese and the album sounded like it was dubbed using a cheap stereo and microphones.
Published 22 months ago by Michael Jordan

5.0 out of 5 stars Just a great piece of work.
The soundtrack of Midnight Cowboy is an excellent film score and once again John Barry proved his talent as a film composer, conductor, and musical director. Read more
Published on May 21, 2006 by A Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Favorite
My father bought this film on 16mm back in 1983 and played it every night in the basement. This was my fathers favorite film. The music is so beautiful and emotional. Read more
Published on January 20, 2006 by Victoria L. Galinsky

3.0 out of 5 stars Everybody's Listening?
When you hear the opening track you think this is going to be a great album, but then you start skiping track. Read more
Published on September 29, 2005 by Luis A. Echevarra

4.0 out of 5 stars Good soundtrack music
Barry's aching theme for this movie is only one of several prizes here. Nillson croons "Everybody's Talking" sweeter than any country singer could. Read more
Published on July 5, 2002 by Jmark2001

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