Various Artists 'Coppola Sounds - A Tribute To Francis Ford Coppola'

From the 1970s onward, Francis Ford Coppola profoundly transformed American cinema. Through bold direction, unforgettable characters, and a singular artistic vision, he created some of the greatest masterpieces in film history.

From The Godfather to Apocalypse Now, including The Conversation and The Outsiders, his films have left an enduring mark on cinema through both their striking visual language and their rich sonic landscape. Blending classical music, rock, soul, folk, and timeless standards, these carefully chosen pieces play a vital role in the emotional power of his work.

From Carmine Coppola’s original compositions to songs by Buddy Holly, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, and even Richard Wagner, every track interacts with the image, helping to create scenes that have become truly iconic.

This double LP brings together the most memorable music from the cinematic world of Francis Ford Coppola, celebrating the enduring dialogue between image and sound that defines his remarkable body of work.

Tracklisting:
Side A
1. Vienna Philharmonic / directed by Hans Knappertsbusch - Ride Of The Valkyries 
2. Duke Ellington - Sophisticated Lady 
3. The Mills Brothers - Tiger Rag 
4. The Champs - Tequila 
5. Elvis Presley - Blue Moon 
6. Dale Hawkins - Susie-Q 
7. Sarah Vaughan, Billy Eckstine - All Of My Life 

Side B
1. David Shire - Theme From "The Conversation" 
2. Carmine Coppola - Fate Theme 
3. Connie Francis - Senza Mamma 
4. Buddy Fowler & The Fads - He's Caught 
5. Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue Got Married 
6. Duke Ellington - Bandana Babies 
7. The Beach Boys - Surfin' Safari 

Side C
1. Teatro di San Carlo Chorus and Orchestra, directed by Vittorio Gui, interpreted by Maria Callas, from "Nabucco" Va Pensiero 
2. Pedro Via and His orchestra, Chiquito Soccaras - Cuando Vuelva A Tu Lado 
3. Burl Ives - Cowboy's Lament (Streets of Laredo) 
4. Fred Parris, The Five Satins - I'll Remember (In the Still of the Night) 
5. Nick Lucas - When You & I Were Seventeen 

Side D
1. Benny Goodman - Sing, Sing, Sing 
2. Duke Ellington - Creole Rhapsody 
3. Lisa Biales - Big Rock Candy Mountain 
4. Dion & The Belmonts - I Wonder Why