Jackie Brown

Label: Maverick
Released: 1997
Barcode: 093624684121
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack

Jackie Brown is a crime thriller directed by Quentin Tarantino, based on Elmore Leonard’s novel Rum Punch. The film stars Pam Grier as Jackie Brown, a flight attendant who becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme involving smuggling money for a notorious arms dealer, Ordell Robbie (played by Samuel L. Jackson). Caught between law enforcement and the criminal underworld, Jackie devises a cunning plan to outsmart both sides and secure her own freedom. The film is notable for its sharp dialogue, intricate plot, and homage to 1970s blaxploitation films, particularly those that made Grier a star. Jackie Brown stands out for its more mature tone compared to Tarantino's earlier works, offering a character-driven narrative that explores themes of survival, deception, and redemption.

The soundtrack of Jackie Brown is a vibrant blend of soul, funk, and R&B, reflecting the film's 1970s influences and enhancing its atmosphere. Tarantino, known for his keen musical sensibility, curated a collection of tracks that perfectly capture the film's mood and era. Notable songs include Bobby Womack’s “Across 110th Street,” which sets the tone in the opening sequence, and other classic hits by artists like The Delfonics, Johnny Cash, and Randy Crawford. The soundtrack is integral to the film, not just as background music but as a narrative device that deepens the emotional resonance and connects the characters to their cultural roots. The eclectic mix of tracks has become as iconic as the film itself, demonstrating Tarantino's skill in using music to elevate storytelling.

Track Listing

Across 110th Street
Bobby Womack

Beaumont's Lament (Dialogue)
Samuel L. Jackson and Robert De Niro

Strawberry Letter 23
The Brothers Johnson

Melanie, Simone and Sheronda (Dialogue)
Samuel L. Jackson and Robert De Niro

Who Is He (And What Is He To You?)
Bill Withers

Tennessee Stud (Live)
Johnny Cash

Natural High
Bloodstone

Long Time Woman
Pam Grier

Detroit 9000 (Dialogue)
Council Cargle

(Holy Matrimony) Letter to the Firm
Foxy Brown

Street Life
Randy Crawford

Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time
The Delfonics

Midnight Confessions
The Grass Roots

Inside My Love
Minnie Riperton

Just Ask Melanie (Dialogue)
Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, and Bridget Fonda

The Lions And The Cucumber
The Vampire Sound Incorporation

Monte Carlo Nights
Elliot Easton's Tiki Gods

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