Once Upon A Time In Hollywood [OST] [2019 Orange Vinyl] (LP)
Various Artists
Amoeba Review
08/04/2020
No Quentin Tarantino film release would be complete without a killer accompanying soundtrack of forgotten rock 'n roll gems, groovy R&B cuts, and choice dialogue excerpts. And while Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood definitely has Tarantino's prints all over it, it also differs from his usual soundtrack in a couple of ways. The anachronistic placement of eclectic oldies in a contemporary setting, that has become a Tarantino trademark, is in this film eradicated, as the movie itself is set in 1969, against the looming Charles Manson phenomenon, making the music contemporary to the world of the film. And this time around, the compilation of tunes is peppered with period radio ads and banter, rather than the usual snippets of dialogue from the film, giving the listener a simulated 1960s radio experience.
In a way all of this makes Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood one of Tarantino's most streamlined soundtracks, but that is not to say that it isn't just as inspired as his previous ones, or isn't even one of his best. There was plenty of low lying fruit to be picked for a soundtrack set in the late '60s, but Tarantino has mined four sides worth of mostly lesser known, deep cuts of rockin' R&B garage rock, folk, and pop, and it's all smokin'. And while there are some iconic tunes from Simon & Garfunkel, Deep Purple, Neil Diamond and Vanilla Fudge, the soundtrack truly shines with the gritty and celebratory tunes of Roy Head, Los Bravos, Box Tops and Mitch Ryder, just to name a few. And make sure to take a listen to Paul Revere & The Raiders' "Good Thing" and "Hungry," both of which were produced by Terry Melcher, famously the ex-resident of 10050 Cielo Drive who almost gave Charles Manson his record deal.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
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1.
Treat Her Right
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Various Artists | |
2.
Ramblin' Gamblin' Man
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Various Artists | |
3.
Boss Radio (Feat. Humble Harve)
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Various Artists | |
4.
Hush
|
Various Artists | |
5.
Mug Root Beer Advertisement
|
Various Artists | |
6.
Hector
|
Various Artists | |
7.
Son Of A Lovin' Man
|
Various Artists | |
8.
Paxton Quigley's Had The Course (From the MGM Film "Three in the Attic")
|
Various Artists |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
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1.
Tanya Tanning Butter Advertisement
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Various Artists | |
2.
Good Thing
|
Various Artists | |
3.
Hungry
|
Various Artists | |
4.
Choo Choo Train
|
Various Artists | |
5.
Jenny Take A Ride
|
Various Artists | |
6.
Kentucky Woman
|
Various Artists | |
7.
The Circle Game
|
Various Artists |
Side C Titles |
Artist |
Length |
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1.
Boss Radio (Feat. The Real Don Steele)
|
Various Artists | |
2.
Mrs. Robinson
|
Various Artists | |
3.
Numero Uno Advertisement
|
Various Artists | |
4.
Bring A Little Lovin'
|
Various Artists | |
5.
Suddenly / Heaven Sent Advertisement
|
Various Artists | |
6.
Vagabond High School Reunion
|
Various Artists | |
7.
KHJ Los Angeles Weather Report
|
Various Artists | |
8.
The Illustrated Man Advertisement / Ready For Action
|
Various Artists | |
9.
Hey Little Girl
|
Various Artists | |
10.
Summer Blonde Advertisement
|
Various Artists | |
11.
Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show
|
Various Artists |
Side D Titles |
Artist |
Length |
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1.
Don’t Chase Me Around (From the MGM Film "Gas-s-s-s")
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Various Artists | |
2.
Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon
|
Various Artists | |
3.
California Dreamin'
|
Various Artists | |
4.
Dynamite Jim (English Version)
|
Various Artists | |
5.
You Keep Me Hangin' On (Quentin Tarantino Edit)
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Various Artists | |
6.
Miss Lilly Langtry (Cue From "The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean")
|
Various Artists | |
7.
KHJ Batman Production
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Various Artists |