Music by Alfred Newman, Nelson Riddle, Walter Scharf, Johnny Douglas, Paul Dunlap, David Raksin, Harry Sukman, Roy Webb, Franz Waxman, Daniele Amfitheatrof and Victor Young
La-La Land Records and Paramount Pictures proudly present NEVADA SMITH: THE PARAMOUNT WESTERNS COLLECTION, a deluxe 4-CD soundtrack collection of original film score recordings from Paramount Pictures’ big-screen westerns NEVADA SMITH (1966), EL DORADO (1967), THREE VIOLENT PEOPLE (1957), KID RODELO (1966), WALK LIKE A DRAGON (1960), WILL PENNY (1968), THE HANGMAN (1959), BRANDED (1950), THE FURIES (1950), COPPER CANYON (1950), and STREETS OF LAREDO (1949).
Meticulously restored from Paramount Pictures’ vault elements, this exciting compilation features original score recordings from eleven of the studio’s western features spanning the course of two decades. Most of these recordings are making their world premiere here, and many contain material not heard in their respective films. It’s a sonic treasure chest, showcasing Hollywood’s top Golden Age maestros at the apex of their craft, working in a legendary genre. Composers Alfred Newman, Nelson Riddle, Walter Scharf, Johnny Douglas, Paul Dunlap, David Raksin, Harry Sukman, Roy Webb, Franz Waxman, Daniele Amfitheatrof and Victor Young are represented here, their music encompassing a breathtaking variety, from grand orchestral sweep to spare and intimate moments – and everything in-between.
Produced by John Takis and Frank K. DeWald, with audio restoration by Chris Malone, this special 4 disc collection is limited to 1000 units, and features a 36 page booklet with exclusive, in-depth liner notes written by the producers. Dan Goldwasser’s art design corals the packaging together in classic fashion.
DISC 1------------------------------------------------------------NEVADA SMITH (Alfred Newman)1. Nevada Smith Main Title 2:312. The Desperados Ride Off / Death and Desolation 4:123. The Lonely Prairie 2:514. The Next Morning 4:445. Going West 3:356. Neesa, the Indian Girl 4:327. Mississippi River Boat 1:588. Pilar, the Cajun Girl / Second Meeting 4:209. Escape Through the Swamp 6:2410. Pilar’s Death and Burial 4:3911. Eldorado Country / Eldorado Frontier 1:4012. The Mission Chapel / The Padre’s Parable 3:4613. Fitch’s Hideout 1:2714. The Gold Wagon 2:1015. Nevada Smith End Title 1:55TOTAL TIME: 51:14EL DORADO (Nelson Riddle)16. El Dorado Main Title (George Alexander, vocal) 2:36 Music by Nelson Riddle, Lyrics by John Gabriel17. Hasta Luego 1:0318. Luke’s Life Lingers 0:4619. Come Get Your Boy / Ambush / Cole’s Misery 2:0320. Hasta La Vista / San Miguel 1:2621. La Cantina 2:1522. Charlie’s Demise / The First Stroke 1:2323. Ride, Boldly Ride 1:5324. The Night and the Stars 0:4425. Maria Informs / Outmaneuvered 3:3626. Message From Maudie / McLeod Catches Cole 1:0627. The Farewell 2:5528. Bugle Call / Shootout 1:2429. El Dorado Finale 0:51BONUS TRACKS30. El Dorado Main Title (alternate) (John Gabriel, vocal) 2:35 Music by Nelson Riddle, Lyrics by John Gabriel31. El Dorado – Main Title Theme 1:05Total Time: 28:15TOTAL DISC 1 TIME: 79:36DISC 2------------------------------------------------------------THREE VIOLENT PEOPLE (Walter Scharf)1. Paramount Seal – Revised (Van Cleave) / Three Violent People Prelude 1:462. Saunders Apologizes 4:353. Here Comes the Bride / The Bedroom / My Wild and Reckless Heart(whistling) 1:464. The Brothers Meet / Passion and Pastoral / Hoyt’s Ranch 1:575. Lorna Was Her Name 1:206. For Services Rendered 2:577. True Love? 1:138. Stolen Horses / The Stampede (extended) 4:429. The K.O. of Cinch / Vaya Con Dios 2:3310. Cinch’s Showdown 3:3211. Three Violent People End Title 0:42BONUS TRACKS12. Guitarioso 2:1913. My Wild and Reckless Heart (vocal) 2:36 Music by Walter Scharf, Lyrics by Bebe BlakeTotal Time: 32:20KID RODELO (Johnny Douglas)14. Kid Rodelo Main Title (Kid Rodelo Theme) / Guards 1:5015. Kid Rodelo Theme 1:2816. Escape 3:3217. Link’s Death 1:1818. Real Gold 1:2219. Cholla 0:5420. Love Is Trouble (Tom Glazer) 1:0521. Riding / Buzzards & Coyotes* 3:1022. Kid & Indian 2:1223. Keep Moving / Transportation 2:3824. Indian Attack 1:3725. Kid Rodelo Finale (Love Is Trouble) (Tom Glazer) 1:17Total Time: 22:46* Includes “Love Is Trouble” by Tom GlazerWALK LIKE A DRAGON† (Paul Dunlap)26. Paramount Seal 0:0927. Walk Like a Dragon (short version) (Composed and sung by Mel Tormé) 1:4328. Slave Market 1:3829. Traveling With a Pretty Purchase 1:0930. Cheng’s Shame 2:2131. Linc Comes Home 1:1332. A Sacred Oath** 1:2533. Masters Becomes a Corpse** / A Teacher for Cheng 2:0634. Kim’s Story / Linc Comes Home II 2:4835. The American Dress 1:2336. The Death of Deacon** / The Avengers 3:0037. Kim Pleads / Walk Like a Dragon Finale** 2:20BONUS TRACKS38. Paramount Seal (alternate) 0:1139. Walk Like a Dragon (long version) (Composed and sung by Mel Tormé) 2:17Total Time: 24:22** Includes “Walk Like a Dragon” by Mel TorméTOTAL DISC 2 TIME: 79:49DISC 3------------------------------------------------------------WILL PENNY (David Raksin)1. Logo 0:102. Will Penny (extended) 6:243. One More Hand / The Wholly Family 2:014. An Eye for an Eye / No Good Way 2:515. Maybe So 1:276. De-Bunking / Fahrwud 1:257. Quincemeat 2:378. Behind the Ears / Twixt Sap and Bark 2:099. With Boston Charley / Merry Christmas 3:3410. 2/4 D Lean 2 0:4911. Wagon Fix / Sulpher Little Children / Smoked Cad 2:2812. Farewell / Theme From Will Penny (The Lonely Rider) (Don Cherry,vocal) 6:33 Music by David Raksin, Lyrics by Robert WellsBONUS TRACKS13. Theme From Will Penny (rock version) 2:3314. The Lonely Rider (demo) 2:25 Music by David Raksin, Lyrics by Robert WellsTotal Time: 37:38THE HANGMAN† (Harry Sukman)15. The Hangman Prelude 2:0916. To Fort Kenton 0:2817. Selah’s Tempted 0:4718. Amy Hopkins / Heart-Throb / No Selah 1:3719. Bovard Briefs the Witness 2:2420. Pedro and Big Murph / Drop the Handkerchief 2:3121. Anguish 1:3622. Johnny’s Home 1:4523. Witness on Parade 3:0024. Weston Weakens 1:4025. The Plot Thickens 3:1326. The Shooting / The Chase 2:5127. Bovard’s Story 3:0828. The Jail Break 1:5829. The Hangman Finale 1:18Total Time: 30:50BRANDED (Roy Webb)30. Branded Prelude 1:0831. A Short Talk 1:5632. The Trek 1:3533. Branded Finale / Cast 0:47Total Time: 5:32BONUS TRACK ROUNDUP34. The Rakes of Mallow (Will Penny) 0:5935. Hotel Piano (The Hangman) 1:1936. Pedro (The Hangman) 0:2737. Party Guitar (The Furies) 1:0138. The Town Turns Out (Copper Canyon) 0:4439. Copper Canyon (Copper Canyon) 0:44Total Time: 5:23TOTAL DISC 3 TIME: 79:51DISC 4------------------------------------------------------------THE FURIES (Franz Waxman)1. The Furies Prelude / Clay’s Introduction (film version) 2:242. Juan and Vance 0:363. Posting the Invitation / A Woman Scorned 1:334. Stay off the Furies / The Herreras’ Home 4:065. Restless Love 1:506. Vance’s Vengeance 3:227. Attacking the Herrera Fortress 1:138. The Squatters’ Surrender 2:449. Buying T.C.’s Montage 1:0010. The King of the Furies 2:0011. The Furies Cast 0:29BONUS TRACK12. Clay’s Introduction (original version) 1:29Total Time: 23:08COPPER CANYON (Daniele Amfitheatrof)13. Copper Canyon Prelude / Foreword (extended) 1:5614. Copper Valley 0:4815. The Tale / Young and Old Love 2:1116. The Informer 1:4717. A Mysterious Helper / The Chase / Johnny’s Deception 5:1018. Unexpected Help 1:5619. Balfour’s Murder 1:3220. Johnny’s Intrusion / Johnny Takes Command 4:5421. The Showdown 3:0122. Copper Canyon Finale / Cast 1:02Total Time: 24:36STREETS OF LAREDO (Victor Young)23. Streets of Laredo Prelude 2:3524. Rannie Joins Up 3:5525. Rannie and New Trouble (partial) 3:0526. Saloon Piano / Law & Order 4:0527. Calico’s Hacienda 3:5328. A Ranger’s Revenge 3:3929. Jim Proposes 3:5930. Jim Takes the Job 3:1931. A Tense Situation / The Last Chapter (partial) / The Cast (based on“Streets of Laredo” by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans) 3:01Total Time: 31:48TOTAL DISC 4 TIME: 79:45TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 5:19:01†stereo