Goodfellas (soundtrack)
Soundtrack for Scorsese's 1990 film Goodfellas.
Goodfellas Music from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack for the 1990 film Goodfellas, directed by Martin Scorsese. It is notable for its use of popular music from the various periods portrayed, with songs serving roughly the same purpose as a composed musical score. The official soundtrack released alongside the film featured only a small fraction of the songs used in the movie.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Various Artists
- Released
- October 9, 1990
- Genre
- Soundtrack
- Length
- 38:01
- Label
- Atlantic; WEA
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rags to Riches | Richard Adler, Jerry Ross | 2:51 |
| 2 | Sincerely | Harvey Fuqua, Alan Freed | 3:08 |
| 3 | Speedoo | Esther Navarro | 2:24 |
| 4 | Stardust | Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish | 3:14 |
| 5 | Look in My Eyes | Richie Barrett | 2:20 |
| 6 | Life Is but a Dream | Hy Weiss, Raoul Cita | 2:43 |
| 7 | Remember (Walking in the Sand) | Shadow Morton | 2:18 |
| 8 | Baby I Love You | Ronnie Shannon | 2:38 |
| 9 | Beyond the Sea | Charles Trenet, Jack Lawrence | 2:55 |
| 10 | Sunshine of Your Love | Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, Pete Brown | 4:13 |
| 11 | Mannish Boy | Muddy Waters, Mel London, Bo Diddley | 5:24 |
| 12 | Layla | Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon | 3:53 |
| Total length | 38:01 | ||
Track listing from the source article.
Complete song list
The soundtrack for Goodfellas is a chronological playlist of the songs that appear in the film. Tony Bennett's "Rags to Riches" plays over the opening credits and narration. The Cleftones' "Can't We Be Sweethearts" accompanies young Henry parking Cadillacs and getting whipped by his father. Otis Williams and the Charms' "Hearts of Stone" plays when Henry's mailman is threatened. The Moonglows' "Sincerely" is heard at Paulie's cookout. Giuseppe Di Stefano's "Firenze Sogna" plays during the new suit and shooting victim scene. The Cadillacs' "Speedoo" introduces kid Henry as the sandwich boy and Jimmy Conway. Di Stefano's "Parlami d'amore Mariu" plays when young Henry is caught selling cigarettes. Billy Ward and His Dominoes' "Stardust" accompanies the Idlewild Airport scene in 1963, the first appearance of grown-up Henry Hill, and the truck hijacking. Mina's "This World We Love In (Il Cielo In Una Stanza)" plays in the Bamboo Lounge as mobsters are introduced and the Air France heist is planned. The Marvelettes' "Playboy" plays during the Bamboo Lounge bust-out as Henry and Tommy burn the restaurant. Johnny Mathis' "It's Not for Me to Say" accompanies the double date where Karen is introduced and ignored by Henry. Betty Curtis' "Chariot" plays when Karen is stood up and confronts Henry in the street. The Crystals' "Then He Kissed Me" plays as Henry and Karen enter the Copacabana from the rear. The Chantels' "Look in My Eyes" accompanies the Air France heist and Paulie getting his cut. Bobby Vinton's "Roses Are Red" plays at the beach resort and when they receive champagne from Bobby Vinton at the Copa. The Harptones' "Life Is But a Dream" plays at Henry and Karen's wedding and reception. The Shangri-Las' "Leader of the Pack" plays at the hostess party. Al Jolson's "Toot, Toot, Tootsie Goodbye" (from The Jazz Singer) plays as NYPD detectives search the Hills' house. "Happy Birthday to You" is sung by family members at Little Jimmy's birthday party during Karen's narration of the mob life montage. Dean Martin's "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?" continues the narration and montage. The Crystals' "He's Sure the Boy I Love" introduces Billy Batts at the Suite Lounge and the "Shinebox" insult. Donovan's "Atlantis" plays as Billy Batts is beaten down and kicked by Tommy and Jimmy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who recorded Goodfellas (soundtrack)?
Goodfellas was recorded by Various Artists.
When was Goodfellas (soundtrack) released?
Goodfellas was released on October 9, 1990.
Which label released Goodfellas (soundtrack)?
Goodfellas was released by Atlantic and WEA.
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