| | Bridges Of Madison County Soundtrack CD (6 Customer Reviews)
Additional soundtrack music from the movie "The Bridges Of Madison County" can be found on REMEMBERING MADISON COUNTY (Malpaso 46259).
"Doe Eyes (Love Theme From The Bridges Of Madison County)" was written by Clint Eastwood.
Romance in 1995? In this age of the ubiquitous shallow action flick, cynical slacker movie and ready-made hit soundtrack, it is refreshing to hear a tasteful collection of mood music accompanying a film. Compiled for Clint Eastwood's screen version of Robert James Waller's mega-selling novel, and reflecting Eastwood's impeccable taste, the soundtrack to THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY is one timeless, soothing, romantic jazz classic after another.
One need not have seen the film or read the novel to appreciate the beauty of this collection. The sublime vocals of Dinah Washington and Johnny Hartman can create their own contexts as easily as they can evoke an image of Kincaid and Francesca sharing an intimate dance. Hartman's voice instantly melts all that it touches, particularly on "Easy Living"; and to hear Washington's interpretation of "Blue Gardenia" is to experience the bittersweet enchantment of love itself. In fact, as popular as the book and film are, this collection may just outlive them both, inducing untold somber romances and warming the loneliest of hearts.
Credit the film and album The Bridges of Madison County with causing a great deal of excitement about crooner Johnny Hartman, a vocalist with a silky voice that almost defies description. Hartman has seen many of his albums reissued, with rapidly rising sales, since the release of the film. This collection marks the debut of Clint Eastwood's Malpaso Records label, which Eastwood intends to focus on jazz, and it's certainly a good start, featuring songs from Hartman, Dinah Washington, Irene Kral, and Barbara Lewis, as well as two versions of "Doe Eyes," an instrumental piece composed by Eastwood and arranged/conducted by longtime Eastwood collaborator Lennie Niehaus. Overall, the album is charming, low-key, and smooth, very much a record worth getting. ~ Steven McDonald
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Personnel: Junior Mance (piano); Bob Cranshaw (drums).Entertainment Weekly (7/14/95, pp.52-54) - "...a coherent whole, matching the uniformly sad, wistful tone of the book and film. It's a real drag--but a beautiful one." - Rating: A Bridges Of Madison County Soundtrack Music Bridges Of Madison County Soundtrack Songs | 1. | Doe Eyes |
| 2. | I'll Close My Eyes |
| 3. | Easy Living |
| 4. | Blue Gardenia |
| 5. | I See Your Face Before Me |
| 6. | Soft Winds |
| 7. | Baby I'm Yours |
| 8. | It's a Wonderful World |
| 9. | It Was Almost Like a Song |
| 10. | This Is Always |
| 11. | For All We Know |
| 12. | Doe Eyes (Reprise) |
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Bridges Of Madison County Soundtrack Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews I'm in Love
About time someone, made a most Wonderful Romance movie. It made me cry so hard. I wanted to run to him. And the Jazz Music, It was the most Perfect Romantic ever. I never of knew Johnny Hartman untill I seen this movie.I'm not only a Jazz Lover, But I'm also a Jazz Singer. My husband and I both perform. So I know for a fact that Mr. Eastwood selected some of the Most Wonderful Romantic Love Songs,Ever! Thank You Mr. Eastwood. KEEP MAKING THESE GREAT MOVIES THAT YOU DO/MAKE. I, AND the rest of your Fans ENJOY Watching YOU on Screen,and I Truly Love Your Selecting on The Music, So Please Never stop Making the Movies. Benita Hussar a TRUE # 1 Fan of Your's.
Submitted by Hussar (Savanna,Il, USA)
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I want to fall in love with a Richard Kinkade!
I have watched "Bridges of Madison County" so many times and each time I cry my heart out at the same scenes. The door handle of the car, so intense. The whole movie just jumps out at me and it seems that I am an intruder in the kitchen and bedroom. Oh! I love the music and have just now ordered my copy of the soundtrack..how remiss of me. Clint Eastwood will always remain my favourite man and Miss. Streep is amazing..what a cast. I want to be buried with my cd and dvd of this movie. My girls know how much I love it and they will oblige me.
Submitted by martens48 (Barham, Australia.) 
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After watching "The Bridges of Madison County" on network television last week, I immediately ordered the soundtrack. This CD is perfect for a lazy weekend afternoon, or while having a cozy, pleasant dinner for two. Outstanding tracks include Dinah Washington's "I'll Close My Eyes", Irene Kral's "It's a Wonderful World" and "This is Always" and the Barbara Lewis' classic "Baby, I'm Yours." A+.
Submitted by brian.thompson (New York, NY)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No well said hussar
regarding the review by hussar for the bridges of madison county....i could not have put it better myself.superbly put.well done .this is my favourite soundtrack.especially,this is always,which is now one of my all time fave pieces of music.thanx again hussar for echoing what i thought too.god bless xxxx.could you pass this on please cd universe? big thanx xx
Submitted by dave gardner (tyne and wear,united kingdom)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Excellent music selection
This is one of the greatest soundtracks ever. For the people who enjoyed the film and its music, this CD is all you could wish for. And for those who did not see the movie, they are perfectly able to love this CD just for the fine romantic and elegant music it has in it.
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