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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
 | John Williams key, *1932 US composed by, conductor, producer, original producer, album by, composed by, olympic fanfare and theme |
 | Robert Wolff , engineer, compilation |
 | The London Symphony Orchestra , performer on track |
 | Herbert W. Spencer , 1905-1992 US orchestrated by |
 | The Boston Pops Orchestra , US performer on track |
 | Toots Thielemans h, g, *1922 BE harmonica |
 | Leo Arnaud , 1904-1991 US composed by, bugler's dream |
 | The Skywalker Symphony Orchestra , performer on track |
 | The American Boychoir , US choir |
 | Tanglewood Festival Chorus voc, *1970 US chorus |
 | Ned Washington , 1901-1976 US lyrics by, when you wish upon a star (interpolated) |
 | Leigh Harline , 1907-1969 US music by, when you wish upon a star (interpolated) |
 | The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra , US performer on track |
 | Itzhak Perlman vn, *1945 US violin |
 | Yo-Yo Ma vc, *1955 FR cello |
 | Tim Morrison tr, trumpet |
 | Christopher Parkening g, *1947 US guitar |
 | Leslie Bricusse p, voc, *1931 GB words by |
 | Dean Parks g, *1947 US guitar |
 | Tommy Morgan h, harmonica |
 | London 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 Wars | The London Symphony Orchestra | 5:44 | |
| 2 | “Flying Theme” From E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial | The London Symphony Orchestra | 3:42 | |
| 3 | “Main Title” From Superman | The London Symphony Orchestra | 4:25 | |
| 4 | “Parade Of The Slave Children” From Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 4:53 | |
| 5 | “Theme” From Sugarland Express | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 3:35 | |
| 6 | “Theme” From Jaws | The London Symphony Orchestra | 2:51 | |
| 7 | “Bugler's Dream” / “Olympic Fanfare And Theme” | The Boston Pops Orchestra | Leo Arnaud, John Williams | 4:28 |
| 8 | “Luke And Leia” From Return Of The Jedi | The Skywalker Symphony Orchestra | 5:02 | |
| 9 | “Main Title” From The Reivers | John Williams (4) | 5:13 | |
| 10 | “The Imperial March” From The Empire Strikes Back | The Skywalker Symphony Orchestra | 3:04 | |
| 11 | “Scherzo For Motorcycle And Orchestra” From Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 2:48 | |
| 12 | “Cadillac Of The Skies” From Empire Of The Sun | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 4:58 | |
| 13 | “The Raiders' March” From Raiders Of The Lost Ark | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 5:11 | |
| 14 | “Suite” From Close Encounters Of The Third Kind | The Boston Pops Orchestra | Ned Washington | 9:46 |
| 15 | “Hymn To The Fallen” From Saving Private Ryan | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 6:10 | |
| 16 | “Theme” From Jurassic Park | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 5:29 | |
| 17 | “Theme” From Schindler's List | The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | 3:32 | |
| 18 | “Flight To Neverland” From Hook | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 4:41 | |
| 19 | “Seven Years In Tibet” From Seven Years In Tibet | John Williams (4) | 7:09 | |
| 20 | “Prologue” From JFK | John Williams (4) | 4:00 | |
| 21 | “The Days Between” From Stepmom | John Williams (4) | 6:27 | |
| 22 | “March” From 1941 | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 4:14 | |
| 23 | “Somewhere In My Memory” Main Title From Home Alone | John Williams (4) | 4:54 | |
| 24 | “Summon The Heroes” (For Tim Morrison) | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 6:14 | |
| 25 | “Look Down, Lord” Reprise And Finale From Rosewood | John Williams (4) | 4:12 | |
| 26 | “Theme” From Far And Away | The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | 5:34 | |
| 27 | “Theme” From Born On The Fourth Of July | The Boston Pops Orchestra | 6:20 | |
| 28 | “Duel Of The Fates” From Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace | The London Symphony Orchestra | 4:14 |
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