In Woody Allen's "What's Up, Tiger Lily?" cover

Released 60 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies for lighthearted moments
  • brief energetic bursts throughout
  • playful instrumentation for joyful listening
  • for a quick laugh

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of long, immersive tracks
  • prefer serious or heavy themes

Where this album fits

Career context
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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Introduction to Flick 2:14
  • 2 Pow 2:26
  • 3 Gray Prison Blues 2:04
  • 4 Pow Revisited 2:26
  • 5 Unconscious Minuet 2:05
  • 6 Fishin' Blues 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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