Forrest Gump

Label: Epic Soundtrax
Release Year: 1994
Barcode: 5099747694127
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack
Composer: Alan Silvestri

Like the movie, this 32 classic American song collection covers a lot of ground across multiple decades. Also includes Alan Silvestri's main theme. 

“Forrest Gump,” directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1994, is a beloved American film that tells the extraordinary life story of its titular character, played by Tom Hanks. Forrest, a kind-hearted and simple-minded man from Alabama, unwittingly becomes involved in some of the most significant events of the 20th century, from the Vietnam War to the Watergate scandal. Despite his low IQ, Forrest’s innocence, integrity, and relentless optimism enable him to achieve remarkable things, all while maintaining his deep love for his childhood friend, Jenny. The film’s blend of historical fiction, drama, and humor, combined with Hanks’ iconic performance, has made “Forrest Gump” a cultural phenomenon, winning multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

The soundtrack of “Forrest Gump” is a masterful collection that spans several decades of American music, perfectly complementing the film’s historical narrative. Featuring a diverse range of classic songs from artists like Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, The Doors, and Simon & Garfunkel, the soundtrack captures the essence of the different eras portrayed in the film. Each song is carefully selected to enhance the emotional impact of key scenes, from the innocence of the 1950s to the turbulence of the 1960s and beyond. The soundtrack not only serves as a nostalgic journey through American music history but also deepens the film’s storytelling, making it an integral part of “Forrest Gump’s” enduring appeal.

Track Listing

Disc 1

Hound Dog
Presley, Elvis

Rebel Rouser
Eddy, Duane

(I Don't Know Why) But I Do
Henry, Clarence "Frogman"

Walk Right In
Rooftop Singers, The

Land Of 1000 Dances
Pickett, Wilson

Blowin' In The Wind
Baez, Joan

Fortunate Son
Creedence Clearwater Revival

I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)
Four Tops, The

Respect
Franklin, Aretha

Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
Dylan, Bob

Sloop John B
Beach Boys, The

California Dreamin'
Mamas & The Papas, The

For What It's Worth
Buffalo Springfield

What The World Needs Now Is Love
DeShannon, Jackie

Break On Through (To The Other Side)
Doors, The

Mrs. Robinson
Simon & Garfunkel

Disc 2

Volunteers
Jefferson Airplane

Let's Get Together
Youngbloods, The

San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
McKenzie, Scott

Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)
Byrds, The

Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In
5th Dimension, The

Everybody's Talkin'
Nilsson, Harry

Joy To The World
Three Dog Night

Stoned Love
Supremes, The

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Thomas, B.J.

Mr. President (Have Pity On The Working Man)
Newman, Randy

Sweet Home Alabama
Lynyrd Skynyrd

It Keeps You Runnin'
Doobie Brothers, The

I've Got To Use My Imagination
Knight, Gladys & The Pips

On The Road Again
Nelson, Willie

Against The Wind
Seger, Bob & The Silver Bullet Band

Forrest Gump Suite
Silvestri, Alan

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