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Immerse yourself in the gritty, romantic spirit of the American West with the original motion picture soundtrack to the hit 1979 film The Electric Horseman. Released by Columbia Records (JS 36327), this unique soundtrack double-features as both a stellar Willie Nelson studio showcase and a masterclass in film scoring. The album beautifully mirrors the tone of the iconic Sydney Pollack film, which starred Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, and notably served as Willie Nelson’s silver-screen acting debut.
The first half of the record belongs entirely to Nelson, anchored by his legendary, chart-topping masterpiece “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys,” his beloved duet “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” and a gritty rendition of “Midnight Rider.” The second half of the album shifts to the lush, jazz-infused orchestral score crafted by Academy Award-winning composer Dave Grusin, capturing the expansive neon-lit landscapes of Las Vegas and the open desert with standouts like “Rising Star (Love Theme)” and “Disco Magic.” Pressed as a 12-inch 33 RPM stereo LP, this vintage analog pressing yields a wonderfully warm, high-fidelity audio texture that perfectly balances Willie’s acoustic guitar plucking with Grusin’s cinematic instrumentation.
Tracklist:
Side One (Willie Nelson Vocals): Midnight Rider; My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys; Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys; So You Think You’re A Cowboy; Hands On The Wheel.
Side Two (Dave Grusin Score): Electro-Phantasma; Rising Star (Love Theme); The Electric Horseman; Interlude – Tumbleweed Morning; Disco Magic; Freedom Epilogue.
Housed in its original vintage 1970s cardboard sleeve featuring striking film poster artwork of Robert Redford in his glowing cowboy suit, this collectible soundtrack is an indispensable cornerstone acquisition for outlaw country purists, 1970s cinema buffs, and vintage vinyl enthusiasts alike.
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