Rocky (soundtrack)

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.
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== Overview ==
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.[4] 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.[citation needed]
== Track listing ==
All music by Bill Conti.
# "Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)" (vocals: DeEtta Little/Nelson Pigford) – 2:48
# "Philadelphia Morning" – 2:22
# "Going the Distance" – 2:40
# "Reflections" – 3:19
# "Marines' Hymn/Yankee Doodle" (Jacques Offenbach/Thomas Holcomb/Traditional, arranged by Conti) – 1:45
# "Take You Back (Street Corner Song from Rocky)" (vocals: Valentine) – 1:49
# "First Date" – 1:54
# "You Take My Heart Away" (vocals: DeEtta Little/Nelson Pigford) – 4:46
# "Fanfare for Rocky" – 2:34
# "Butkus" – 2:12
# "Alone in the Ring" – 1:09
# "The Final Bell" – 1:56
# "Rocky's Reward" – 2:03
== Chart positions ==
Chart (1977) 	Peak
position
US Billboard 200[5] 	4
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[5]	32
== Additional music ==
Additional music featured in Rocky:
Title 	Musician(s) 	Key scenes/Notes
"Summer Madness"[6]	Kool & the Gang	Plays when Rocky returns to his home after his match against Spider Rico.