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Jul 17, 2016 - 2:33 PM
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cody1949
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There is no mystery as to who wrote the beautiful opening theme. I got the movie out from my collection. It's there in the opening credits . Music by Leigh Harline . Song for Julie London by Bobby Troup.
Ah Cody, I'm still not convinced Harline wrote the opening theme.
The credits say: "Song 'Man of the West' by Bobby Troup!"
The song on YouTube that Julie London sings does not sound like a "Man of the West" song. It sounds like a quiet "lounge" song she was so famous for.
Harline may have well composed the theme, but I want to see proof in black and white! 
Cody, does your copy of the film actually say: "Song for Julie London by Bobby Troup"?
The film clip on YouTube says: "Song 'Man of the West' by Bobby Troup." That's what I have too on my VHS copy of the film.
Were the main title credits changed over the years?
PFK,my friend, it's not my aim to convince you of anything. It's what I believe that counts. It says ,"Music by Leigh Harline". Below that it says," Song Man of the West by Bobby Troup."
Now PFK,please tell me if Bobby Troup has written any other western music in his career. Do you know of anything, even remotely related to any other western, written by Bobby Troup ?
Would you say the music of THE HANGING TREE should be credited to Jerry Livingston instead of Max Steiner ? Of course not ! Surely you are not going to tell me Max Steiner adapted Jerry Livingston's music .
Remember this also. Bobby Troup's song from MAN OF THE WEST that was never used in the final film bares no relation to Leigh Harline's opening theme. I have to give credit where credit is due and that has to go to Leigh Harline for MAN OF THE WEST and Max Steiner for THE HANGING TREE.
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Jul 17, 2016 - 2:43 PM
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PFK
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There is no mystery as to who wrote the beautiful opening theme. I got the movie out from my collection. It's there in the opening credits . Music by Leigh Harline . Song for Julie London by Bobby Troup.
Ah Cody, I'm still not convinced Harline wrote the opening theme.
The credits say: "Song 'Man of the West' by Bobby Troup!"
The song on YouTube that Julie London sings does not sound like a "Man of the West" song. It sounds like a quiet "lounge" song she was so famous for.
Harline may have well composed the theme, but I want to see proof in black and white!
Cody, does your copy of the film actually say: "Song for Julie London by Bobby Troup"?
The film clip on YouTube says: "Song 'Man of the West' by Bobby Troup." That's what I have too on my VHS copy of the film.
Were the main title credits changed over the years?
PFK,my friend, it's not my aim to convince you of anything. It's what I believe that counts. It says ,"Music by Leigh Harline". Below that it says," Song Man of the West by Bobby Troup."
Now PFK,please tell me if Bobby Troup has written any other western music in his career. Do you know of anything, even remotely related to any other western, written by Bobby Troup ?
Would you say the music of THE HANGING TREE should be credited to Jerry Livingston instead of Max Steiner ? Of course not ! Surely you are not going to tell me Max Steiner adapted Jerry Livingston's music .
Remember this also. Bobby Troup's song from MAN OF THE WEST that was never used in the final film bares no relation to Leigh Harline's opening theme. I have to give credit where credit is due and that has to go to Leigh Harline for MAN OF THE WEST and Max Steiner for THE HANGING TREE.
THE HANGING TREE - MAX STEINER !!! Yes! Where do I buy the CD?
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Jul 17, 2016 - 3:17 PM
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cody1949
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There is no mystery as to who wrote the beautiful opening theme. I got the movie out from my collection. It's there in the opening credits . Music by Leigh Harline . Song for Julie London by Bobby Troup.
Ah Cody, I'm still not convinced Harline wrote the opening theme.
The credits say: "Song 'Man of the West' by Bobby Troup!"
The song on YouTube that Julie London sings does not sound like a "Man of the West" song. It sounds like a quiet "lounge" song she was so famous for.
Harline may have well composed the theme, but I want to see proof in black and white!
Cody, does your copy of the film actually say: "Song for Julie London by Bobby Troup"?
The film clip on YouTube says: "Song 'Man of the West' by Bobby Troup." That's what I have too on my VHS copy of the film.
Were the main title credits changed over the years?
PFK,my friend, it's not my aim to convince you of anything. It's what I believe that counts. It says ,"Music by Leigh Harline". Below that it says," Song Man of the West by Bobby Troup."
Now PFK,please tell me if Bobby Troup has written any other western music in his career. Do you know of anything, even remotely related to any other western, written by Bobby Troup ?
Would you say the music of THE HANGING TREE should be credited to Jerry Livingston instead of Max Steiner ? Of course not ! Surely you are not going to tell me Max Steiner adapted Jerry Livingston's music .
Remember this also. Bobby Troup's song from MAN OF THE WEST that was never used in the final film bares no relation to Leigh Harline's opening theme. I have to give credit where credit is due and that has to go to Leigh Harline for MAN OF THE WEST and Max Steiner for THE HANGING TREE.
THE HANGING TREE - MAX STEINER !!! Yes! Where do I buy the CD?
You tell me, PFK ! I'll buy 10 to make up for those who are not interested in our kind of music.
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Jul 17, 2016 - 3:35 PM
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PFK
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There is no mystery as to who wrote the beautiful opening theme. I got the movie out from my collection. It's there in the opening credits . Music by Leigh Harline . Song for Julie London by Bobby Troup.
Ah Cody, I'm still not convinced Harline wrote the opening theme.
The credits say: "Song 'Man of the West' by Bobby Troup!"
The song on YouTube that Julie London sings does not sound like a "Man of the West" song. It sounds like a quiet "lounge" song she was so famous for.
Harline may have well composed the theme, but I want to see proof in black and white!
Cody, does your copy of the film actually say: "Song for Julie London by Bobby Troup"?
The film clip on YouTube says: "Song 'Man of the West' by Bobby Troup." That's what I have too on my VHS copy of the film.
Were the main title credits changed over the years?
PFK,my friend, it's not my aim to convince you of anything. It's what I believe that counts. It says ,"Music by Leigh Harline". Below that it says," Song Man of the West by Bobby Troup."
Now PFK,please tell me if Bobby Troup has written any other western music in his career. Do you know of anything, even remotely related to any other western, written by Bobby Troup ?
Would you say the music of THE HANGING TREE should be credited to Jerry Livingston instead of Max Steiner ? Of course not ! Surely you are not going to tell me Max Steiner adapted Jerry Livingston's music .
Remember this also. Bobby Troup's song from MAN OF THE WEST that was never used in the final film bares no relation to Leigh Harline's opening theme. I have to give credit where credit is due and that has to go to Leigh Harline for MAN OF THE WEST and Max Steiner for THE HANGING TREE.
THE HANGING TREE - MAX STEINER !!! Yes! Where do I buy the CD?
You tell me, PFK ! I'll buy 10 to make up for those who are not interested in our kind of music.
I'll buy 10 copies of THE HANGING TREE Cody! Now we just have to sell 980 more!
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Jan 14, 2025 - 7:25 PM
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Josh
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Spinning this now for the first time, and I'm at a loss as to why it seems to have been relegated to the FSM catalog bargain bin on the second hand market
Granted, I'm a bit prejudiced as I have a soft spot for Harline's harmonic and lyrical sensibilities, but even stretching myself to be as objective as possible, it's still a gorgeous and entertaining score, and it even manages to avoid relying on the usual Coplandesque Americana vibe ("not that there's anything wrong with it!").
Anyway, when I went to discogs this evening to add it to my collection (I use their database to catalog my collection), I couldn't help but notice there's a sealed copy of the FSM CD listed for $1.49 plus shipping, which boggles the mind*, so hopefully one of yous guys pounces on it and enjoys it at least half as much as I am right now.
https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/3649425
*Come to think of it, I paid only $7 on ebay for my used-but-like-new copy with free shipping, so even less than the one currently listed on discogs for $1.49 plus $6 shipping!
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Spinning this now for the first time, and I'm at a loss as to why it seems to have been relegated to the FSM catalog bargain bin on the second hand market
Right there with you. It's an incredible and powerful western score; I think my very favorite by Leigh Harline although House of Bamboo (released first by Intrada and later by Kritzerland) gives it a run for its money.
Yavar
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Yeah it's a real shame Harline isn't well known outside of "When You Wish Upon a Star". He was a very talented film composer and for a time it looked like the labels were pooling their efforts to release a good amount of his best work (particularly his Fox output, but let's not forget that besides Broken Lance FSM also put out superb releases of 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, and The Honeymoon Machine).
Like others I'm still bummed that 23 Paces to Baker Street never happened. Very grateful to FSM/Intrada/Kritzerland for the scores we did get, though!
Yavar
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