Crazy Heart
Crazy Heart
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Label: New West Records
Release Year: 2010
Barcode: 607396618422
Country: US
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack
Genre: Country Blues, Country, Texas Blues, Louisiana Blues
Crazy Heart (2009) is a heartfelt drama that follows the journey of Bad Blake, a washed-up country singer played by Jeff Bridges, whose life is a mess of booze, regret, and fading fame. As he struggles with his demons, a chance romance with a young journalist (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and a reconnection with his musical roots push him toward redemption. Bridges delivers a deeply authentic performance, earning him an Academy Award for Best Actor, while the film’s melancholic yet hopeful tone captures the rugged beauty of second chances.
The Crazy Heart soundtrack is a soulful blend of country and folk, featuring original songs penned by T Bone Burnett and the late Stephen Bruton. Tracks like The Weary Kind, performed by Ryan Bingham, embody the film’s themes of redemption and heartache, winning an Oscar for Best Original Song. Jeff Bridges and Colin Farrell also contribute vocals, adding to the soundtrack’s raw, lived-in authenticity. The music is a crucial storytelling element, evoking the struggles and spirit of a once-great musician trying to reclaim his place in the world.
Track Listing
Hold On You
Jeff Bridges
Hello Trouble
Buck Owens
My Baby's Gone
The Louvin Brothers
Somebody Else
Jeff Bridges
I Don't Know
Ryan Bingham
Fallin' & Flyin'
Jeff Bridges
I Don't Know
Jeff Bridges
Once A Gambler
Lightnin' Hopkins
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way
Waylon Jennings
Fallin' & Flyin'
Jeff Bridges & Colin Farrell
Gone, Gone, Gone
Colin Farrell
If I Needed You
Townes Van Zandt
Reflecting Light
Sam Phillips
Live Forever
Robert Duvall
Brand New Angel
Jeff Bridges
The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart)
Ryan Bingham
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