{"product_id":"coming-to-america-music-from-the-motion-picture-cd","title":"Coming To America - Music From The Motion Picture CD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing to America - Original Motion Picture Score\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the world premiere release of \u003cstrong\u003eNile Rodgers'\u003c\/strong\u003e previously unreleased score to the beloved 1988 comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and James Earl Jones and directed by John Landis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Prince Akeem of Zamunda as he travels to Queens, New York in search of a woman who will love him for himself rather than his royal status, \u003cstrong\u003eComing to America\u003c\/strong\u003e became one of Eddie Murphy's defining films. Combining romantic comedy, culture clash and an array of unforgettable characters, the film has remained a favourite for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor his second collaboration with Eddie Murphy following Trading Places, director \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Landis\u003c\/strong\u003e required music capable of moving between the film's comedy, romance and cultural contrasts. Renowned musician, songwriter and producer \u003cstrong\u003eNile Rodgers\u003c\/strong\u003e created an energetic thematic score combining African-influenced motifs with funk and rock elements alongside more traditional orchestration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest known as the co-founder of \u003cstrong\u003eChic\u003c\/strong\u003e and for his hugely influential work as a songwriter and producer, Rodgers brought his distinctive rhythmic sensibility to the film while adapting it to the demands of a full cinematic score. The music moves between the royal grandeur of Zamunda and Akeem's adventures in New York, giving the film a musical identity every bit as colourful as its characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis expanded CD from \u003cstrong\u003eLa-La Land Records\u003c\/strong\u003e and Paramount Pictures finally gives Rodgers' original score its own dedicated release. Alongside the main score presentation, it includes an extensive selection of bonus tracks, alternate versions, early demos and additional music from the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe programme includes \u003cstrong\u003e\"She's Your Queen to Be\"\u003c\/strong\u003e performed by Paul Bates and multiple versions of the unforgettable \u003cstrong\u003e\"Soul Glo\"\u003c\/strong\u003e performed by Christopher Max, alongside alternate score cues and previously unheard developmental material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eDan Goldwasser\u003c\/strong\u003e and mastered by Doug Schwartz, the release also features in-depth liner notes by author Jeff Bond containing new comments from Nile Rodgers and director John Landis. Art design is by Dan Goldwasser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that \"Mbube (Wimoweh)\" was unavailable for licensing and is not included on this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld premiere release of Nile Rodgers' original motion picture score\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes the complete score presentation plus bonus tracks and additional music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes \"She's Your Queen to Be\" performed by Paul Bates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures multiple versions of \"Soul Glo\" performed by Christopher Max\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes alternate cues, demos and previously unreleased material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-depth liner notes by Jeff Bond with new comments from Nile Rodgers and John Landis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited edition of 2,000 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:250px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:0;list-style-position:inside;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkeem's Bedroom \/ The Bath \/ Dining Room**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanfare \/ Fireworks \/ Ball**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallroom Dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe's Your Queen to Be - Performed by Paul Bates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransition to America \/ The Star-Spangled Banner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkeem in Queens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkeem and Lisa on Swings* \/ Akeem Is Going to Cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkeem and Lisa \/ Brooklyn Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing's Motorcade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e59th Street Bridge \/ King's Motorcade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkeem Sees Rose Petals**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcDowell and Darryl**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueens Boulevard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Family Leaves Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Wedding Fanfare \/ Royal Wedding \/ Celebration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Drums for Billboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:250px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus Tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col start=\"17\" style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:0;list-style-position:inside;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing to America (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalsa #1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalsa #2*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalsa #3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul Glo (Short) - Performed by Christopher Max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul Glo (Long with Saxophone) - Performed by Christopher Max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col start=\"23\" style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:0;list-style-position:inside;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing's Motorcade (Alternate Mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Family Leaves Town (Alternate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bath \/ Dining Room (Early Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBondo Fight (Unused Early Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuests Arrive (Early Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFireworks \/ Ball (Early Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcord Flying to America (Early Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrooklyn Bridge (Early Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebration (Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul Glo (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 0 0;\"\u003e* Not used in film\u003cbr\u003e** Contains material not in film\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La-La Land Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62743419388291,"sku":"LLLCD1688","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8118\/3506\/files\/a.001_850c4f72-8bb7-428e-aa4b-f0cdbad4bb02.png?v=1791073311","url":"https:\/\/sonictitanrecords.com\/products\/coming-to-america-music-from-the-motion-picture-cd","provider":"SONIC TITAN RECORDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}