While the world awaits the release of Academy Award-winner Brian Helgeland’s gangster film (boasting not one, but TWO Tom Hardys), now we can get a taste of what to expect in the background with the official soundtrack details. The album features a slew of essential ‘60s tracks from Booker T & The Mg’s, Herman’s Hermits, The Yardbirds, and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, alongside some original compositions by the incomparable Carter Burwell ("Fargo," "Being John Malkovich," "Carol").
“Legend” opens in the UK on September 9th, then takes a turn at TIFF before it’s released by Universal in the U.S. on October 2nd. The soundtrack will be available sooner, starting on September 11th. Get your fix of these ‘60s tunes and imagine being immersed in the Kray brothers uprooted London while you’re at it. This writer can’t wait to see two ruffian Hardys to the tunes of The Righteous Brothers.
Check out the full tracklist and some sample songs below. [via Film Music Reporter]
"Legend" Soundtrack Tracklisting
Disc 1:
1. Legend – Carter Burwell
2. Green Onions (Single Version) – Booker T & The Mg’s
3. Cissy Strut – The Meters
4. He’s In Town – The Rockin’ Berries
5. Watermelon Man (Album Version) – Poncho Sanchez
6. I’m Into Something Good – Herman’s Hermits
7. Are You Sure? – Duffy
8. Hideaway (Stereo Instrumental) – John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Eric Clapton
9. Chapel Of Love – The Dixie Cups
10. Moonglow – The Starsound Orchestra
11. Little Miss Lonely – Helen Shapiro
12. Make The World Go Away – Duffy
13. Elegy For Frances – Carter Burwell
14. Sleepwalk – Santo & Johnny
15. Somethin’ Stupid – Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye
16. Your Race Is Run – Carter Burwell
17. Whole Lotta Love (Legend Soundtrack Version) – Duffy
Disc 2:
1. Dawn Yawn – Georgie Fame
2. I’m The Face – The High Numbers
3. What Do You Want – The Yardbirds
4. The “In” Crowd (Single Edit) – Ramsey Lewis Trio
5. Strut Around – The Graham Bond Organisation
6. I’m Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town – Rod Stewart
7. My Baby Loves Me (2003 Stereo Mix) – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
8. Hung On You (Single Version) – The Righteous Brothers
9. They Can’t Convince Me – Ronnie Scott
10. Lady “E” – Tubby Hayes & The All Stars
11. The Look Of Love (Album Version) – Burt Bacharach
12. I Wanna Put A Tiger In Your Tank – Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated (feat. Cyril Davies)
13. Grow Your Own
14. Back In My Arms (Single Version (Mono)) – Hattie Littles
15. Come On Do The Jerk – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
16. Theme From A Summer Place (Album Version) – Billy Vaughn And His Orchestra
