Label: Klimt

Reissued 2022, Originally released 1984

Magical mainstream Morricone – a sublime score for Sergio Leone's epic tale of gangland growth in the 20th century! Although penned for a wider audience, most of the best Morricone elements are still at play in this soundtrack – a great sense of space and timing, and some key use of spare, isolated instruments – including the pan flute of George Zamfir, an odd choice given the New York setting of the film, but one that comes off beautifully in the mix. Strings back up most of the tunes, but they're never too sleepy – just slightly sentimental, but in a really good way.

Track listing:

1. Overture    
2. Cockeye's Theme/Reflections    
3. Return To Fat Moe's Place  
4. Photographic Memories
5. Deborah & David Song  
6. The Lower East Side  
7. Friends  
8. Amapola    
9. Deborah's Love/The Kiss
10. Friends
11. Noodles Imprisoned
12. The Tomb Monument  
13. To Max's Club  
14. Reunion At The Club
15. O'Donnell's Gasoline Bath  
16. Love Theme
17. Prohibition Party
18. The Chinese Theater
19. Friends (Reprise)