In Woody Allen's "What's Up, Tiger Lily?"
The Lovin' Spoonful · 1966
28 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · pop rock
A whimsical blend of playful melodies and quirky instrumentation that perfectly captures the film's absurdist charm.
In Woody Allen's "What's Up, Tiger Lily?" is an album by The Lovin' Spoonful, released in 1966. A whimsical blend of playful melodies and quirky instrumentation that perfectly captures the film's absurdist charm. The album stands out as an early example of a rock band creating a soundtrack specifically for a comedic film, influencing how music could be integrated into cinema. It received positive critical reception, helping to solidify The Lovin' Spoonful's reputation as innovators in the pop music scene during the mid-1960s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does In Woody Allen's "What's Up, Tiger Lily?" sound like?
A whimsical blend of playful melodies and quirky instrumentation that perfectly captures the film's absurdist charm. Rooted in folk rock and pop rock.
What makes In Woody Allen's "What's Up, Tiger Lily?" by The Lovin' Spoonful notable?
The album stands out as an early example of a rock band creating a soundtrack specifically for a comedic film, influencing how music could be integrated into cinema. It received positive critical reception, helping to solidify The Lovin' Spoonful's reputation as innovators in the pop music scene during the mid-1960s. By the time 'What's Up, Tiger Lily?' was released in August 1966, The Lovin' Spoonful had already established themselves with their breakthrough hits like 'Do You Believe in Magic.' This soundtrack album marked their first foray into film music, showcasing a shift from traditional folk rock to a more experimental sound that aligned with Woody Allen's unique comedic vision.
How many songs are on In Woody Allen's "What's Up, Tiger Lily?"?
In Woody Allen's "What's Up, Tiger Lily?" has 12 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Introduction to Flick 2:14
- 2 Pow 2:26
- 3 Gray Prison Blues Standout 2:04
- 4 Pow Revisited 2:26
- 5 Unconscious Minuet Standout 2:05
- 6 Fishin' Blues Standout 1:59
- 7 Respoken 1:48
- 8 A Cool Million 2:02
- 9 Speakin' of Spoken 2:41
- 10 Lookin' to Spy 2:29
- 11 Phil's Love Theme 2:23
- 12 End Title 4:06
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