Forrest Gump (soundtrack)

Forrest Gump (soundtrack)
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Name	Forrest Gump
Type	soundtrack
Artist	Various artists
Released	June 28, 1994
Recorded	1950s-1980s
Genre	Rock, pop, folk
Length	77:54
Label	Epic Records, Sony Music
Producer	Joel Sill

Forrest Gump (soundtrack) is the soundtrack album based on the Academy Award-winning film Forrest Gump, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Gary Sinise. The soundtrack features songs from renowned artists such as Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, The Doors, The Mamas & The Papas, and The Beach Boys. The album was produced by Joel Sill and released on Epic Records and Sony Music on June 28, 1994, coinciding with the film's release in theaters like AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas. The soundtrack's success can be attributed to the film's massive popularity, which was fueled by its Academy Award wins and nominations, including Tom Hanks' win for Best Actor at the 66th Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Track listing

The soundtrack features a diverse range of songs from the 1950s to the 1980s, including Elvis Presley's Hound Dog, Bob Dylan's Blowin' in the Wind, and The Doors' Break On Through (To the Other Side). Other notable tracks include The Mamas & The Papas' California Dreamin', The Beach Boys' Good Vibrations, and Simon & Garfunkel's Mrs. Robinson. The album also features songs from Aretha Franklin, The Byrds, The Four Tops, and The Supremes, among others, which were played on popular radio stations like WABC (AM) and KLOS. The soundtrack's track listing is as follows: 1. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog 2. Ricky Nelson - Lonesome Town 3. Clarence "Frogman" Henry - Ain't Got No Home 4. Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley 5. The Drifters - Up on the Roof 6. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In 7. Wilson Pickett - Land of 1000 Dances 8. The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! 9. Bob Dylan - Blowin' in the Wind 10. The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin' 11. The Doors - Break On Through (To the Other Side) 12. Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson 13. The Four Tops - Ain't No Mountain High Enough 14. The Supremes - I Heard It Through the Grapevine 15. The Youngbloods - Let's Get Together 16. Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) 17. The Doors - People Are Strange 18. The Mama Cass Elliot - Dream a Little Dream of Me 19. The Doors - Hello, I Love You 20. The Doors - All Along the Watchtower 21. The Doors - The Weight 22. The Doors - Respect 23. The Doors - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 24. The Doors - Sloop John B 25. The Doors - California Dreamin' 26. The Doors - For What It's Worth 27. The Doors - What the World Needs Now Is Love 28. The Doors - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In 29. The Doors - Everybody's Out of Town 30. The Doors - Joy to the World 31. The Doors - Stay Away 32. The Doors - American Woman 33. The Doors - Fortunate Son 34. The Doors - I Can See Clearly Now 35. The Doors - Go Your Own Way 36. The Doors - I've Been Everywhere 37. The Doors - Killing Me Softly With His Song 38. The Doors - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 39. The Doors - Hooked on a Feeling 40. The Doors - A Whiter Shade of Pale However, the actual soundtrack has only 32 tracks, including Three Dog Night's Joy to the World, The Doors' People Are Strange, and The Youngbloods' Let's Get Together, which were featured on various music charts, such as the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, and were played by famous Disc jockeys like Casey Kasem and Wolfman Jack.

Release and reception

The soundtrack was released on June 28, 1994, by Epic Records and Sony Music, and it received widespread critical acclaim from music critics, including Rolling Stone's Robert Christgau and The New York Times' Jon Pareles. The album was a commercial success, reaching the top of the US Billboard 200 chart and staying there for seven weeks, and it was certified 12x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with sales of over 12 million copies in the United States alone, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time, alongside Thriller by Michael Jackson and Back in Black by AC/DC. The soundtrack's success can be attributed to the film's massive popularity, which was fueled by its Academy Award wins and nominations, including Tom Hanks' win for Best Actor at the 66th Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and the film's nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, which were awarded to Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Studios.

Chart performance

The soundtrack performed well on various music charts, including the US Billboard 200 chart, where it reached the top spot and stayed there for seven weeks, and the UK Albums Chart, where it reached number 5, and it was also featured on the charts of other countries, such as Canada, Australia, and Germany, where it was certified Gold and Platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), and the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI), respectively. The soundtrack's success on the charts can be attributed to the popularity of its individual tracks, including Elvis Presley's Hound Dog, Bob Dylan's Blowin' in the Wind, and The Doors' Break On Through (To the Other Side), which were featured on various music charts, such as the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, and were played by famous Disc jockeys like Casey Kasem and Wolfman Jack on popular radio stations like WABC (AM) and KLOS.

Certifications

The soundtrack has been certified 12x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with sales of over 12 million copies in the United States alone, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time, alongside Thriller by Michael Jackson and Back in Black by AC/DC. The soundtrack has also been certified Gold and Platinum in other countries, such as Canada, Australia, and Germany, by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), and the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI), respectively. The soundtrack's certifications are a testament to its enduring popularity and its impact on the music industry, which has been recognized by various organizations, including the Grammy Awards and the American Music Awards, held at the Staples Center and the Microsoft Theater.

Awards and nominations

The soundtrack won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium, and the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album at the 22nd American Music Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium. The soundtrack was also nominated for several other awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Score at the 66th Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score at the 52nd Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The soundtrack's awards and nominations are a testament to its enduring popularity and its impact on the music industry, which has been recognized by various organizations, including the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and the American Music Awards (AMAs), and its influence can be seen in the work of other artists, such as Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, and Queen, who have been inspired by the soundtrack's eclectic mix of rock, pop, and folk music, and have performed at various music festivals, including Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Lollapalooza, and Glastonbury Festival. Category:Soundtrack albums