Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is a soundtrack album for the 1967 film Thoroughly Modern Millie, based on the Broadway musical of the same name.
Background[]
The album was released by Decca Records in 1967 and features songs composed by Elmer Bernstein with lyrics by Sammy Cahn. The soundtrack includes performances by the film's cast, including Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore, and Carol Channing. It captures the vibrant and whimsical essence of the Roaring Twenties, bringing the period's music to life in a new cinematic context.
The recording was produced by Elmer Bernstein, who was also the composer of the film's score. The music arrangements featured a blend of traditional jazz instruments, reflecting the Jazz Age setting of the film. The soundtrack includes memorable numbers such as "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and "Jazz Baby."
Track listing[]
- "Overture" (feat. Elmer Bernstein)
- "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (feat. Julie Andrews)
- "Jazz Baby" (feat. Carol Channing)
- "Jimmy" (feat. Julie Andrews)
- "The Tapioca" (feat. Mary Tyler Moore and Julie Andrews)
- "Poor Butterfly" (feat. Julie Andrews)
- "Rose of Washington Square" (feat. Beatrice Lillie)
- "Do It Again" (feat. Carol Channing)
- "Baby Face" (feat. Julie Andrews)
- "Finale" (feat. Full Cast)