America turns 250 this month and we’re celebrating with love and laughter with part two of The Score’s musical tribute to events, movements and movies that take a light-hearted look at our recent history. Join Forrest Gump in a serendipitous romp through 38 years; cheer to the feminist movement with 9-5, get a glimpse of insights into modern life and identity with American Fiction, and more. This week on The Score.
Playlist
20th Century Fox Fanfare
Alfred Newman – Hollywood’s Greatest Hits – Cincinnati Pops Orchestra – Erich Kunzel cond – Telarc 80168
Main Theme from Back to the Future, 1985
Alan Silvestri – original soundtrack – Alan Silvestri – MCA MCAD 6144 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Animal…Come Back Animal from The Muppet Movie, 1979
Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams – original soundtrack – Jim Henson, vocals – Walt Disney Records D001852502 – Original Soundtrack Recording
The Rainbow Connection from The Muppet Movie 1979
Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams – original soundtrack – Jim Henson, vocals – Walt Disney Records D001852502 – Original Soundtrack Recording
Main Theme from Back to the Future, 1985
Alan Silvestri – original soundtrack – Alan Silvestri – MCA MCAD 6144 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
9 to 5 from 9 to 5, 1980
Dolly Parton – Dolly Parton, vocals – Intrada Special Collection, Vol. 84 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Irving Montage from American Hustle, 2013
Danny Elfman – original soundtrack – Madison Gate / Legacy 88843029572 RE1 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Interns Get Started from The Intern, 2015
Theodore Shapiro – original soundtrack – Water Tower digital – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Love and Work from The Intern, 2015
Theodore Shapiro – original soundtrack – Water Tower digital – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Voicemail from Emily from The Big Sick
Michael Andrews – original soundtrack – Varese Sarabande 302 067 502 8 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Interns Get Started from The Intern, 2015
Theodore Shapiro – original soundtrack – Water Tower digital – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Voice Mail from Emily from The Big Sick
Michael Andrews – original soundtrack – Varese Sarabande 302 067 502 8 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Forrest Gump Suite from Forrest Gump, 1994
Alan Silvestri – original soundtrack – Alan Silvestri – epic soundtrax E2K 66329 – Forrest Gump: The Soundtrack
Thanksgiving: Overture to Logic and Knowledge from Don’t Look Up, 2021
Nicholas Britell – original soundtrack – Republic Records digital – Soundtrack from the Netflix Film
(Patrice’s) Family Is and (Patrice’s) Monk Is from American Fiction, 2023
Laura Karpman – Laura Karpman, piano – Sony digital – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Forever My Girl from The Devil Wears Prada 2, 2026
Theodore Shapiro – original soundtrack – Hollywood Records digital – Original Score – Original Soundtrack
Declaration End, The Automobile
Leavong the Garage and Obama Endfrom Life, Larry and The Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America, 2026 – Jeff Cardoni – original soundtrack – not released commercially, soundtrack provided by composer – Original Soundtrack
America the Beautiful from The Muppet Movie, 1979
Katherine Lee Bates – Frank Oz, vocals – Walt Disney Records D001852502 – Original Soundtrack Recording
Main Title from Star Wars: A New Hope, 1977
John Williams – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – London Symphony Orchestra – John Williams cond – RCA 09026 68772-2