Valley Of The Dolls Soundtrack CD
Valley Of The Dolls.
1967, 20th Century Fox.
Dory & Andre Previn.
Philips CD, 314 536 876-2
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Valley Of The Dolls is one of those big budget (for the time period) Hollywood events that is all show and no real sizzle. Based on the bestselling potboiler by Jacqueline Susann, it’s about three young women from vastly different backgrounds working in the entertainment business whose lives converge and then collapse due to their various addictions. Packed with pill-popping movie stars and overwrought performances, the film contains plenty to laugh about but whether that was what director Mark Robson, who made the film version of Peyton Place into a hit, intended we will probably never know. ‘Dolls’ is essentially a melodrama and the soundtrack reflects this, though there are some good melodies and performances here including ‘It’s Impossible’ , ‘I’ll Plant My Own Tree’ and the ‘Theme From Valley Of The Dolls’, performed by Barbara Parkins who stars in the film. The cues combine 1960s pop and jazz – extremely lightweight but listenable, which pretty much sums up the whole score.
Valley Of The Dolls Movie Soundtrack. Review: Tim Mowbray.
Track Listing:
1. Theme From ‘Valley Of The Dolls’
2. It’s Impossible
3. Ann At Lawrenceville
4. Chance Meeting
5. Neely’s Career Montage
6. Come Live with Me
7. I’ll Plant My Own Tree
8. The Gillian Girl Commercial
9. Jennifer’s French Movie
10. Give A Little More
11. Jennifer’s Recollection
12. Theme From ‘Valley Of The Dolls’ (reprise)
Other Versions Available:
Valley Of The Dolls Soundtrack LP
EMI Stateside, LP, 1967, SSL 10228
Rating:
Track Listing:
Side One:
1. Theme From ‘Valley Of The Dolls’
2. It’s Impossible
3. Ann At Lawrenceville
4. Chance Meeting
5. Neely’s Career Montage
6. Come Live with Me
Side Two:
1. I’ll Plant My Own Tree
2. The Gillian Girl Commercial
3. Jennifer’s French Movie
4. Give A Little More
5. Jennifer’s Recollection
6. Theme From ‘Valley Of The Dolls’ (reprise)
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