This soundtrack, and the movie it accompanies, are incredible. I watched this movie as a kid 25 years ago, and didn't expect to love it as an adult, but I think I appreciate it even more. The music is one of the best elements of the movie- great tunes, great execution.
i've always been interested in Paul Williams ever since i first saw phantom of the paradise, i read that he did the music to this and also co-wrote some of the music in ISHTAR.
after hearing the CD a few days ago in my car i need to watch the film again on LD.
see the film then get the soundtrack AAAAAAAA+++++++++++
I am so pleased to have this soundtrack. I loved this movie as a child and some of these songs have been stuck in my head for years. Now I can finally sing along.
When I first saw Bugsy Malone I was enthralled with the music, but even though the credits said there was a soundtrack available, I never found it. For someone who never saw the movie, the music is a mixture of poignant, irreverant and fun. For someone who loved the movie, the scenes run through your head and you're right back there.
Call me sentimental, but growing up this was my favorite movie. What a crush I had on TALLULAH. Anyway, there are two different versions of this CD available, this being the music from the movie with Scott Baio and Jodie Foster we all love. The other is titled original cast, which while in it's own right is good, it is not the group of songs we all have come to love. bxcruz