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Rocky (soundtrack)

Rocky
RockyOST.jpg
Soundtrack album by Bill Conti
Released November 12, 1976
Genre Pop, Philly soul
Length 31:25
Label United Artists Records
EMI Records/Capitol Records (reissue)
Rocky soundtrack chronology
Rocky
(1976)
Rocky II
(1979)
Singles from Rocky
  1. "Gonna Fly Now"
    Released: February 28, 1977
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 4.5/5 stars
Filmtracks.com 4/5 stars


Rocky III
(1982)

Rocky: Original Motion Picture Score is a soundtrack album for the 1976 film Rocky, composed by Bill Conti. It was released on vinyl in the United States on November 12, 1976 by United Artists Records, followed by a CD release by EMI Records on November 7, 1988. The soundtrack is notable for its inclusion of "Gonna Fly Now", the theme song from Rocky.

Although the Conti version of "Gonna Fly Now" is the most recognizable arrangement, a cover of the song performed by legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson on his Conquistador album prior to the release of the motion picture soundtrack actually outsold the soundtrack itself. The version of Conti's "Gonna Fly Now" released on later records and CDs differs from the version used in the film. The vocals and guitars are much more emphasized in the film than on the versions released. The "movie version" has yet to be officially released.

All music by Bill Conti.

Additional music featured in Rocky:


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