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John Williams
Greatest Hits 1969-1999

Compil. US 1999 on Sony Classical label
Classical and Soundtrack (Modern, Score)

Tracks 1-1, 1-2, 1-6: Recorded on July 1-2, 1996, at Abbey Road Studio No. 1, St. John's Wood, London, England. ℗ 1997 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 1-3: Recorded at Anvil Recorders, Denham, England. ℗ 1978 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Tracks 1-4, 1-5, 1-11 to 1-14, 2-8: Recorded on May 18, 19 & 25, 1990 at Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. ℗ 1991 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 1-7: "Bugler's Dream" introduced during the 1968 Olympic Games, Grenoble. "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" written for the 1984 Olympic Games, Los Angeles. Recorded on January 6, 10 & 13, 1996, at Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. ℗ 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Tracks 1-8, 1-10: Recorded on March 19-20, 1990, at Skywalker Ranch, Marin County, California. ℗ 1990 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 1-9: Recorded on December 18, 1969, at CBS Studio Center, Hollywood, California. Originally released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 2-1: Recorded at Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. ℗ 1998 SKG Music L.L.C. Courtesy of Dreamworks Records, under license from Universal Music Special Markets, Inc. Tracks 2-2, 2-4: Recorded on May 25-27, 1995, at Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. ℗ 1995 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 2-3: Recorded on December 10, 1996, at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ℗ 1997 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. Track 2-5: Recorded on July 25, 28-31, 1997, at Sony Pictures Scoring Stage, Culver City, California. ℗ 1997 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 2-6: ℗ 1991 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Track 2-7: Recorded on October 12, 13, 15, 16, 1998, at Sony Pictures Scoring Stage, Culver City, California. ℗ 1998 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 2-9: Recorded in 1990 in California. ℗ 1990 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 2-10: Written for the Centennial Celebration of the Modern Olympic Games, Atlanta, Georgia, July 19, 1996. Recorded on January 6, 10 & 13, 1996, at Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachuetts. ℗ 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 2-11: Recorded on November 30 & December 1, 2, 4, 6, 1996, at Sony Pictures Scoring Stage, Culver City, California. ℗ 1997 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 2-12: Recorded on December 9 & 11, 1996, at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ℗ 1997 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 2-13: Recorded on November 5, 1990 & February 11, 1991 in Boston, Massachusetts. ℗ 1994 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 2-14: Recorded on February 5-18, 1999, at Abbey Road Studios, London, England. ℗ 1999 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd. For this recording 24-bit technology has been used to maximize sound quality. Consists of previously released material. © 1999 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. ℗ 1999 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Made in USA

     
Musicians
PortraitJohn Williams key, *1932 US
composed by, conductor, producer, original producer, album by, composed by, olympic fanfare and theme
PortraitRobert Wolff ,
engineer, compilation
PortraitThe London Symphony Orchestra ,
performer on track
PortraitHerbert W. Spencer , 1905-1992 US
orchestrated by
PortraitThe Boston Pops Orchestra , US
performer on track
PortraitToots Thielemans h, g, *1922 BE
harmonica
PortraitLeo Arnaud , 1904-1991 US
composed by, bugler's dream
PortraitThe Skywalker Symphony Orchestra ,
performer on track
PortraitThe American Boychoir , US
choir
PortraitTanglewood Festival Chorus voc, *1970 US
chorus
PortraitNed Washington , 1901-1976 US
lyrics by, when you wish upon a star (interpolated)
PortraitLeigh Harline , 1907-1969 US
music by, when you wish upon a star (interpolated)
PortraitThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra , US
performer on track
PortraitItzhak Perlman vn, *1945 US
violin
PortraitYo-Yo Ma vc, *1955 FR
cello
PortraitTim Morrison tr,
trumpet
PortraitChristopher Parkening g, *1947 US
guitar
PortraitLeslie Bricusse p, voc, *1931 GB
words by
PortraitDean Parks g, *1947 US
guitar
PortraitTommy Morgan h,
harmonica
PortraitLondon Voices ,
choir
Producers
Roxanne Slimak art direction, design
Laraine Perri executive producer
David Denby liner notes
Richard Haney-Jardine other, editorial direction
Laura Kszan other, editorial production
Stacie Negas other, product management
Greg Weiner photography by
Murray Close photography by
Peter Mason photography by
Richard Morgenstein photography by
Shawn Murphy producer, original producer
Thomas Frost producer, original producer
Thomas Z. Shepard producer, original producer
James Litton chorus master, american boychoir: chorus director
John Oliver chorus master, tanglewood festival chorus: chorus director
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1“Main Title” From Star WarsThe London Symphony Orchestra5:44
2“Flying Theme” From E.T. The Extra-TerrestrialThe London Symphony Orchestra3:42
3“Main Title” From SupermanThe London Symphony Orchestra4:25
4“Parade Of The Slave Children” From Indiana Jones And The Temple Of DoomThe Boston Pops Orchestra4:53
5“Theme” From Sugarland ExpressThe Boston Pops Orchestra3:35
6“Theme” From JawsThe London Symphony Orchestra2:51
7“Bugler's Dream” / “Olympic Fanfare And Theme”The Boston Pops OrchestraLeo Arnaud, John Williams4:28
8“Luke And Leia” From Return Of The JediThe Skywalker Symphony Orchestra5:02
9“Main Title” From The ReiversJohn Williams (4)5:13
10“The Imperial March” From The Empire Strikes BackThe Skywalker Symphony Orchestra3:04
11“Scherzo For Motorcycle And Orchestra” From Indiana Jones And The Last CrusadeThe Boston Pops Orchestra2:48
12“Cadillac Of The Skies” From Empire Of The SunThe Boston Pops Orchestra4:58
13“The Raiders' March” From Raiders Of The Lost ArkThe Boston Pops Orchestra5:11
14“Suite” From Close Encounters Of The Third KindThe Boston Pops OrchestraNed Washington9:46
15 “Hymn To The Fallen” From Saving Private RyanThe Boston Pops Orchestra6:10
16“Theme” From Jurassic ParkThe Boston Pops Orchestra5:29
17“Theme” From Schindler's ListThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra3:32
18“Flight To Neverland” From HookThe Boston Pops Orchestra4:41
19“Seven Years In Tibet” From Seven Years In TibetJohn Williams (4)7:09
20“Prologue” From JFKJohn Williams (4)4:00
21“The Days Between” From StepmomJohn Williams (4)6:27
22“March” From 1941The Boston Pops Orchestra4:14
23“Somewhere In My Memory” Main Title From Home AloneJohn Williams (4)4:54
24“Summon The Heroes” (For Tim Morrison)The Boston Pops Orchestra6:14
25“Look Down, Lord” Reprise And Finale From RosewoodJohn Williams (4)4:12
26“Theme” From Far And AwayThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra5:34
27“Theme” From Born On The Fourth Of JulyThe Boston Pops Orchestra6:20
28 “Duel Of The Fates” From Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom MenaceThe London Symphony Orchestra4:14

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