[1] Bruce Springsteen: Streets of Philadelphia (B.Springsteen) - 3:55
[2] Peter Gabriel: Lovetown (P.Gabriel) - 5:29
[3] Pauletta Washington: It's in Your Eyes (L.Walker/C.Waymon) - 3:46
[4] RAM: Ibo Lele [Dreams Come True] (R.Morse) - 4:14
[5] Sade: Please Send Me Someone to Love (P.Mayfield) - 3:43
[6] Spin Doctors: Have You Ever Seen the Rain? (J.Fogerty) - 2:41
[7] Indigo Girls: I Don't Wanna Talk About It (D.Whitten) - 3:41
[8] Maria Callas: La Mamma Morta (U.Giordano) - 4:53
[9] Neil Young: Philadelphia (N.Young) - 4:06
[10] Howard Shore: Precedent (H.Shore) - 4:03
PETER GABRIEL - Producer, Performer
INDIGO GIRLS - Performer
SADE - Performer
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - Producer, Performer
MARIA CALLAS - Vocals, Performer
SPIN DOCTORS - Producer, Performer
TULLIO SERAFIN - Conductor
HOWARD SHORE - Conductor, Producer, Performer
RAM - Performer
PAULETTA WASHINGTON - Performer
NEIL YOUNG - Producer, Performer, Mixing
FISH - Vocal
ELISABETH ANTWI - Vocal
PIERRE MICHEL MEIER - Spoken Vocal
MO WARDEN - Spoken Vocal
ROBIN BOULT - Acoustic & Electric Guitars
PHIL GRIEVE - Acoustic Guitar
BRUCE WATSON - Electric Guitar, Mandolin
STEVE WILSON - Electric Guitar
TILL PAULMAN - Electric Guitar
DAVEY CRICHTON - Fiddle, Violin, Strings
TONY TURREL - Piano, Organ, Harmonium, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Samples, Programming
MICKEY SIMMONDS - Piano, Keyboards, Programming
STEVE VANTSIS - Acoustic & Electric Basses
DAVE STEWART - Drums
DAVE HASWELL - Percussion
ELLIOT NESS - Samples
MARK DAGHORN - Programming
NICOLA KING - Background Vocal
TONY KING - Background Vocal
MERLIN - Background Vocal
PETER DENENBERG - Producer, Mixing
ANTON SANKO - Producer, Mixing
HEIN HOVEN - Producer, Mixing
PETER COLLINS - Producer
DANIEL LANOIS - Producer
CHUCK PLOTKIN - Producer
RICHARD MORSE - Producer
YVON CINÉ - Producer
JONATHAN DEMME - Executive Producer
GLEN BRUNMAN - Executive Producer
FRANKIE LA ROCKA - Producer, Mixing
DAVID BOTTRILL - Engineer
RICHARD BLAIR - Assistant Engineer, Mixing
JOHN KURLANDER - Engineer
DAVID BOTTRILL - Mixing
BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN - Mixing
PATRICK MCCARTHY - Mixing
DENNIS MCNERNEY - Mixing
TIM MULLIGAN - Mixing
JOHN NOWLAND - Mixing
GARY GOETZMAN - Executive Producer
BERNIE GRUNDMAN - Mastering
TED JENSEN - Mastering
1993 CD Epic Soundtrax EK-57624
1993 CS Epic Soundtrax ET-57624
1993 MD Epic EM-57624
1994 CD Epic Soundtrax 57624
Bruce Springsteen's "Streets Of Philadelphia" won 1995 Grammy Awards
for Song Of The Year, Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, Best Rock Song
and Best Song Written Specifically For A Motion Picture Or For
Television. "Streets Of Philadelphia" was also nominated for Record Of
The Year. Neil Young's "Philadelphia" was nominated for Best Rock Vocal
Performance, and Sade's performance of "Please Send Me Someone To Love"
was nominated for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.
Not only does the original soundtrack to Jonathan Demme's PHILADELPHIA
mark Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young's debuts as motion picture
contributors --the Oscar-nominated "Streets Of Philadelphia" and
"Philadelphia," respectively--it also features previously unreleased
material by Peter Gabriel and Sade.
The Oscar winning song "Streets of Philadelphia" is the high light of this movie soundtrack.
The pop soundtrack to Jonathan Demme's PC treatise on homosexuality and
AIDS is an adult-contemporary bonanza, featuring some of the biggest
names in pop. Unfortunately, only the biggest artists — Bruce
Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, and Neil Young — turn in worthy songs and,
with the exception of Gabriel, even those don't match their high
standards.
A drama about a gay lawyer (played in an Oscar-winning performance by
Tom Hanks) living with AIDS and battling unfair dismissal from his law
firm, Philadelphia (1993) was the first major Hollywood film to address
the social controversies surrounding the disease. The soundtrack album
offers an eclectic selection of songs, book-ended by a pair of
specially written tracks by two giants of American rock: Bruce
Springsteen opens with the heartfelt "Streets Of Philadelphia", while
Neil Young's contributes the haunting "Philadelphia". (Springsteen has
since provided music for Dead Man Walking and The Wedding Singer, while
Young scored the western Dead Man). Peter Gabriel, who himself wrote
powerful scores for Birdy and The Last Temptation of Christ (the album
is Passion), offers "Lovetown", while ever the smooth operator, Sade
asks "Please Send Me Someone To Love". Elsewhere the great diva Maria
Callas performs the aria "La Mamma Morta" by Giordano. The album
concludes with "Precedent" from Howard Shore, who also composed the
music for director Jonathan Demme's previous film, The Silence of the
Lambs. His Philadelphia score is available on a companion release,
which also includes more of the opera selections that feature
significantly in the movie. Hank's follow-up would be the even more
successful Forrest Gump.
Gary S. Dalkin, Amazon.co.uk
It's Not the Size That Counts
Various Artists, Soundtrack to "Philadelphia" (Epic 1993) -- The new
soundtrack for Philadelphia is among the strongest of the recent batch
of all-star compilations. Frankly, the strength of compilation albums
in recent times has been surprising; while there are some clinkers, the
majority of various artist collections are very rewarding.
The Philadelphia soundtrack features the first appearance of songs
written and performed by Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young for a movie.
The movie Philadelphia was directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Tom
Hanks and Denzel Washington in a story about an attorney who was fired
in an AIDS-related case.
The soundtrack opens with Springsteen's strong performance of "Streets
of Philadelphia," which features the Boss' soulful (perhaps mournful)
reading of this tune. Despite claims to the contrary, Bruce has matured
very gracefully; maybe we should quit calling him the boss and start
calling him "Colonel" in recognition of his status.
The album follows with Peter Gabriel's edgy, gripping performance of
"Love Town" (as produced by Daniel Lanois), which stands in marked
contrast to Neil Young's overblown performance of the title track
("Philadelphia"). Neil's done much better work in recent times, and
should avoid trying to sing a love song in front of a full orchestra;
he's much better when he's rockin' in the free world.
Also featured is a fine appearance by the Spin Doctors, who cover the
old Credence Clearwater Revival song, "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?"
The album ends with an operatic aria by Maria Callas and an orchestral
piece composed by Howard Shore. These last two cuts detract from the
album; though they may be moving in the context of the film, they
should have been reserved for the second album of music from the movie
(which should already be in the stores), which will feature Shore's
orchestral score and other opera performances by Maria Callas and Lucia
Popp.
Though the Philadelphia soundtrack may not be cheery, the performances are strong, and make for a fine collection.
Randy Krbechek - March 9, 1994 Metronews Music Reviews
Director Jonathan Demme has developed a reputation for assembling
especially interesting soundtracks to such previous movies as Something
Wild and Married To The Mob, but he's never gotten quite such
high-powered talent to work for him as he has on this collection of
songs from Philadelphia. Topping the list, of course, is Bruce
Springsteen's Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning gold Top 10 hit,
"Streets Of Philadelphia" (even if it seems to be as much about
homelessness as about AIDS, the movie's subject). But also included is
Neil Young's "Philadelphia," arguably a better song, and a new number
by Peter Gabriel, "Lovetown." Those are the major contributions,
although Spin Doctors do a nice version of Creedence Clearwater
Revival's "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?," and Indigo Girls' take on
Danny Whitten's "I Don't Want To Talk About It" is equally enjoyable.
And there's the excerpt from the opera Andrea Chenier by Maria Callas
that makes such a striking scene in the movie (minus Tom Hanks'
commentary), and a piece of Howard Shore's score.
With the new year comes new movies, and with the arrival of new movies
comes new soundtracks. The first soundtrack, with blockbuster
performers, comes in the shape of the Tom Hanks/Denzel Washington film
Philadelphia.
The soundtrack opens, as does the movie, with Bruce Springsteen's
"Streets of Philadelphia". With an almost acoustic, quiet sound similar
to "My Hometown", Bruce harkens back to the early 80's with a somber,
thoughtful tune that captures the spirit of the film in just 4 minutes.
The song keeps growing and getting stronger with each listen. Its place
at the beginning of the Tom Hanks film signifies that this is no comedy.
Two other songs from the soundtrack truly stand out; Peter Gabriel's
previously unreleased "Lovetown" and Neil Young's "Philadelphia". Both
tracks from these superstars are slow and well-paced, giving the
introspective music afficionado a great time. Pop fans beware; the
aforementioned three tunes aren't up-beat, dance songs, but carefully
crafted combinations of thoughtful music sung with respectful lyrics.
The Spin Doctors' cover of the Creedence Clearwater Revival favorite,
"Have You Ever Seen The Rain?", comes up just a little bit short. It's
good, and doesn't lapse into a Steve-Millerish rendition of the song;
but it just doesn't have the extra oomph to carry the song over the
edge. Cover songs, I feel, should either be different workings of a
song, or take a song to new heights. Unfortunately, the Spin Doctors do
neither of these, and leave the listener wanting to listen to John
Fogerty.
The same problem plagues two of the other covers on the album, the
Indigo Girls "I Don't Wanna Talk About It" (originally by Crazy Horse;
also by Rod Stewart), and Sade's "Please Send Me Someone To Love"
(originally by Percy Mayfield). Sade fans will enjoy her version of the
Mayfield classic, but other listeners will wonder if it was really
necessary; I don't think so. The one new song which IS good is by
Pauletta Washington. Titled "It's In Your Eyes", this track established
Washington as being able to carry a soft tune and turn it into a
romantic croon.
I feel Philadelphia comes a couple songs short from falling into the
"must-buy" category of albums. The originals by Gabriel, Springsteen,
and Young carry the soundtrack, but the covers by younger artists just
fall short of the mark.
Bob Gajarsky
It is hard to believe that until now, Hollywood had yet to produce a
major film dealing with AIDS and the discrimination that accompanies
the disease. The toll of this deadly epidemic are astounding, both
globally and locally.
"Philadelphia" attempts to deal with several AIDS issues. I have not
seen it but I have heard the soundtrack. Quite honestly, the soundtrack
is not a lackluster piece, but it does not set any world records,
either. However, there is a bit of recording novelty. Are we sounding
ambivalent? Fickle maybe?
Both Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young have, for the first time in their
careers, written and recorded a song specifically for a movie.
Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia" is getting the majority of the
airplay from this album's compilation of artists. It is a good song,
especially withmthe introduction's attention-grabbing drum beat, but
there is nothing new from Bruce here.
"Philadelphia" will not uncrown Neil Young as the "King of Grunge," but
it is a more melancholic piano bit with a high-pitched vocal output.
The groove of Peter Gabriel is evident in "Lovetown," a previously
unreleased original. The Spin Doctors provide a less-than-poppy
recording that actually adds some spontaneity to the release. The Docs
cover Creedance Clearwater Revival's classic "Have You Ever Seen The
Rain?" in what is one of the most enjoyable cuts on the disc. It sounds
like a one-take recording. Paulette Washington performs "It's In Your
Eyes" that is reminiscent of theose James Bond movie songs.
Other covers include the Indigo Girls doing Crazy Horse's "I Don't
Wanna Talk About It" and Sade singing a Percy Mayfield R&B
masterpiece "Please Send Me Someone to Love." The popular Haitian group
RAM adds an international flavor with "Ibo Lele (Dreams Come True)" and
an aria from the opera "Andrea Chenier" is included. Another
"Philadelphia" soundtrack release is scheduled for January 25 that will
feature Howard Shore's orchestral score ("Philadelphia" includes his
"Precedent") and three opera performances by Maria Callas and Lucia
Popp.
Altogether, there are some interesting combinations on the soundtrack
as well as a diversity in styles, genres, and nationalities (and
probably sexual preferences, too). There is a little something for
everyone. The question is, would you buy a compact disc for one or two
songs? Sure you would. We do it all the time.
I was bruised and battered and I couldn't tell
what I felt
I was unrecognizable to myself
Saw my reflection in a window I didn't know
my own face
Oh brother are you gonna leave me
wasting away
On the streets of Philadelphia
I walked the avenue till my legs felt like stone
I heard the voices of friends vanished and gone
At night I could hear the blood in my veins
Just as black and whispering as the rain
On the streets of Philadelphia
Ain't no angel gonna greet me
It's just you and I my friend
And my clothes don't fit me no more
I walked a thousand miles
just to slip this skin
The night has fallen, I'm lyin' awake
I can feel myself fading away
So receive me brother with your faithless kiss
or will we leave each other alone like this
On the streets of Philadelphia
LOVETOWN
People go naked
And pick up these trails
Someone before me
Lay down these rails
And it's loaded up too heavy
This engine fails
In Lovetown
I can't settle down
And do those teeth still match the wounds
Take a good look around
In Lovetown
Lookin' in Lovetown
This is Lovetown
Sometimes you're stone and water
On which I pour my oil
In each other's shadow
The roots reach into the soil
Pull these knots so tightly tied
We could not uncoil
In Lovetown
No place to settle down
And do those teeth still match the wounds
Take a good look around
Lovetown
This is Lovetown
Looking in Lovetown
Who's lonely lips
Will find these hidden scars
Who's seen the kisses
Left in dim lit bars
Who's out on the streets
looking for love like ours
Who's looking in lovetown tonight
Have you got what you want
Say, and have you got what you need
With what you did
And what you saw
Did you find you needed more
Have you got what you came for
Are you really so sure
Are you really so sure
Lookin' in Lovetown
Lovetown
Livin' in Lovetown
IT'S IN YOUR EYES
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IBO LELE [DREAMS COME TRUE]
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PLEASE SEND ME SOMEONE TO LOVE
Heaven please send to all mankind,
Understanding and peace of mind.
But, if it's not asking too much
Please send me someone to love.
Show all the world how to get along,
Peace will enter when hate is gone.
But, if it's not asking too much,
Please send me someone to love.
I lay awake night and ponder world troubles.
My answer is always the same.
That unless men put an end to all of this,
Hate will put the world in a flame, (oh) what a shame.
Just because I'm in misery.
I'm not begging for no sympathy.
But if it's not asking too much,
Just send me someone to love.
Heaven please send to all mankind,
Understanding and peace of mind.
But if it's not asking too much,
Please send me someone to love.
HMMMMMmmmmmm
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN
Someone told me long ago There's a calm before the storm,
I know; It's been coming for some time.
When it's over, so they say, It'll rain a sunny day,
I know; Shining down like water.
CHORUS:
I want to know, Have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, Have you ever seen the rain
Coming down on a sunny day?
Yesterday, and days before, Sun is cold and rain is hard,
I know; Been that way for all my time.
'Til forever, on it goes Through the circle, fast and slow,
I know; It can't stop, I wonder.
CHORUS
Yeah!
CHORUS
I DON'T WANNA TALK ABOUT IT
i can tell by your eyes
that you've probably been crying forever
and the stars in the sky
don't mean nothing to you they're a mirror
i don't wanna talk about it
how you broke my heart
if i stay here just a little bit longer
if i stay here won't you listen to my heart
my heart
if i stand all alone
will the shadows hide the color of my heart
will they be blue for the tears
black for the nights we spent apart
and the stars don't mean nothing to you
they're a mirror
i don't wanna talk about it
how you broke my heart
oh if i stay, if i stay here
won't you listen to my heart
i don't wanna talk about it
how you broke my heart
if i stay, if i stay here just a little bit longer
if i stay here won't you listen to my heart
if i stand all alone
will the shadows hide the colors of my heart
LA MAMMA MORTA
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PHILADELPHIA
Sometimes I think that I know
What love's all about
And when I see the light
I know I'll be all right.
I've got my friends in the world,
I had my friends
When we were boys and girls
And the secrets came unfurled.
City of brotherly love
Place I call home
Don't turn your back on me
I don't want to be alone
Love lasts forever.
Someone is talking to me,
Calling my name
Tell me I'm not to blame
I won't be ashamed of love.
Philadelphia,
City of brotherly love.
Brotherly love.
Sometimes I think that I know
What love's all about
And when I see the light
I know I'll be all right.
Philadelphia.
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