The Pebble and the Penguin – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Barry Manilow · 1995
43 min · 17 tracks · pop music
A whimsical blend of orchestral pop and heartfelt ballads that captures the spirit of animated adventure.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it features original compositions by Manilow for the animated film The Pebble and the Penguin, contributing to its narrative depth. While it received mixed reviews, its musical elements reflected the era's trend of merging pop music with animated storytelling, influencing how soundtracks could enhance children's films.
- Best for
- whimsical storytelling through music emotional peaks and valleys for animated nostalgia
- Context
- By 1995, Barry Manilow was transitioning into a new phase of his career, having established himself in the music industry since the 1970s. The Pebble and the Penguin soundtrack came after a series of popular albums and marked his exploration into film music, showcasing his ability to create emotive songs for a family audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Cyndi Lauper· Debbie Gibson· Willie Nelson· Kenny Rogers· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prologue/Now and Forever 5:19
- 2 Sometimes I Wonder Standout 4:17
- 3 The Good Ship Misery Standout 2:37
- 4 Helpless, Hopeless Romantic 4:15
- 5 Don’t Make Me Laugh 2:07
- 6 Sometimes I Wonder (reprise) 2:29
- 7 Looks Like I Got Me a Friend 3:30
- 8 Now and Forever (finale) 1:04
- 9 The Mating Ceremony 1:19
- 10 Hubie Finds the Pebble 2:00
- 11 Hubie Gazes Into the Pebble 2:22
- 12 Humans at Play 0:51
- 13 Full Speed Ahead 0:45
- 14 Beneath the Ice 2:55
- 15 Killer Whales 3:36
- 16 Rocko’s Return and Drake’s Defeat 2:43
- 17 Now and Forever (finale) 0:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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