Notes
World premiere CD release of John Williams' Cinderella Liberty soundtrack - the music from the salty Mark Rydell drama with James Caan as a sailor on brief liberty and Marsha Mason as the hooker he falls in love with.
For the Cinderella Liberty soundtrack, Williams writes a score of some importance: this project immediately followed on the heels of The Poseidon Adventure but plays in contrast to Irwin Allen's disater movie with its own seaworthy score full of wistful romance, soulful melody and brash poolhall swagger.
The Cinderella Liberty soundtrack earned Williams not one but two Academy Award nominations: one for original score and one for the haunting song written in partnership with Paul Williams. Further adding to importance of this release is the introduction of soon-to-be Williams' signature of scoring for world-class instrumental soloists: here he engages harmonica work of legendary Jean "Toots" Thielemans.
This release of the Cinderella Liberty soundtrack has been produced from the original stereo album masters.
Packaging & Liner Notes
Standard jewel case. Liner notes by Jeff Bond.