Mickey Blue Eyes

Label: Milan
Release Year: 1999
Barcode: 743216999125
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Hybrid
Composer: Basil Poledouris

Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) is a romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant as Michael Felgate, a mild-mannered Englishman living in New York who becomes entangled in the Mafia after proposing to his girlfriend Gina, played by Jeanne Tripplehorn. Unbeknownst to him, Gina's father is a member of the mob, and Michael's attempts to fit into her world lead to a series of comical misunderstandings and escalating chaos. The film blends Grant's signature British charm with slapstick humor and mob movie tropes, delivering a lighthearted spoof on gangster culture.

The Mickey Blue Eyes soundtrack features a mix of classic swing, jazz, and pop tunes that complement the film's quirky blend of romance and mobster comedy. Songs like Dean Martin's “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” help set a playful, old-school gangster mood, while more contemporary tracks add energy to the comedic scenes. The music underscores the cultural clash between Michael’s polished British persona and the rough-edged New York mob world, reinforcing the film’s whimsical tone and fast-paced narrative.

Track Listing

Mambo Italiano
Rosemary Clooney

Luna Mezzo Mare
Frank Simms

Truckers On Time
Basil Poledouris

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

On An Evening In Roma
Dean Martin

Going To Gina
Basil Poledouris

Wedding Reception
Wolfgang Hammerschmid

Violino Tzigano
Achille Togliani

Come Di
Paolo Conte

Ricochet
Basil Poledouris

Gina Runs From Ambulance
Basil Poledouris

Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody
Louis Prima

Johnny's Funeral
Basil Poledouris

Your Picture
Clarence "Frogman" Henry

Death Is OK By Me
Wolfgang Hammerschmid

Final Waltz
Wolfgang Hammerschmid

Gina Explains
Basil Poledouris

Buona Sera
Louis Prima

F****** Cookie!
Wolfgang Hammerschmid

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