• Mighty Joe Young (1949) Soundtrack OST •

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Seven-year-old Jill Young is a lonely little girl living on her father's farm in Africa. One day she barters for a pet/friend: a baby gorilla carried by two African natives.

Twelve years later, a New York nightclub entrepreneur, Max O'Hara, plans to open an African-themed nightclub in Hollywood. Gregg Johnson, a champion roper from Oklahoma, visits to ask to go to Africa with O'Hara, who agrees, having come up with the idea of having the cowboy lasso lions.

In Africa, O'Hara's encampment is close to the Young farm. The gorilla, now grown, sees the strangers, who decide to rope him (although the local agent, Crawford, tells them "You can't rope a gorilla!") A wild-and-wooly Western style scene ensues, with cowboys and horses converging on Joe, who breaks the ropes like wet mop strings! He captures O'Hara just as Jill, now nineteen, shows up.

O'Hara recovers in time to see Jill command and Joe obey—and O'Hara is stunned. He tracks Jill down and convinces her to come to Hollywood with Joe to star in his nightclub, commanding Joe as "Jill the Jungle Queen."

As O'Hara predicted, the opening night is a resounding success. The opening act consists of Jill playing "Beautiful Dreamer"—Joe's favorite tune—on a fancy grand piano, while Joe lifts a platform holding Jill, piano, and all! His next strong-ape feat is a tug-of-war with ten real-life strongmen, including Killer Karl Davis, Man Mountain Dean, the Swedish Angel, and ex-boxer Primo Carnera, whom Joe throws into the audience!

But the novelty wears off. Joe must live in a somber gray cage in the basement. He loses his appetite; so does Jill. Ten weeks follow; Jill cries on Gregg's shoulder ("It seems like ten years!") She decides to quit; O'Hara talks her out of it.

Seven more weeks pass. An organ-grinder act turns out to be a bad idea. Three drunks sneak backstage and ply Joe with liquor; one also touches a lighted cigarette to Joe's bare skin and Joe loses control, and wrecks the place. A court orders him shot. O'Hara cooks up a plan, and the remainder of the movie is a thrilling chase scene beginning when O'Hara plays sick so the guard has to leave his post, allowing Jill to free Joe.

The epilog shows O'Hara back in New York, months later. Windy shows him a film the agent, Crawford, took of Gregg and Jill—and Joe. O'Hara says, "They're back in Africa where they belong. Goodbye from Joe Young."

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Play	Title	Artist
	Mighty Joe Young
	Sacred Guardian Of The Mountain	James Horner: Performer
	Poachers	James Horner: Performer
	Attempted Capture	James Horner: Performer
	The Trees	James Horner: Performer
	Our Last Chance - A New World	James Horner: Performer
	A Broken Promise	James Horner: Performer
	Leaving By Night	James Horner: Performer
	Hollywood Boulevard	James Horner: Performer
	Freeway Crossing	James Horner: Performer
	The Carnival	James Horner: Performer
	The Burning Ferris Wheel	James Horner: Performer
	Dedication And Windsong	James Horner: Performer
	The Mummy - The Sand Volcano	David Arnold: Performer
	The Mask of Zorro - Don't Mess With "Z" (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	The Mask of Zorro - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Air Force One - Main Title / The Parachutes	David Arnold: Performer
	The Rock - Chopper Flyby (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	The Rock - End Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Contact - End Credits	David Arnold: Performer
	Mighty Joe Young - Dedication and Windsong	David Arnold: Performer
	Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Day at the Races (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Main Title from Star Wars / The Flag Parade	David Arnold: Performer
	L.A. Confidential - Badge of Honor / L.A. Confidential	David Arnold: Performer
	The Prince of Egypt - When You Believe	David Arnold: Performer
	The X-Files - What's That Hum? (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	The X-Files - Threnody in X	David Arnold: Performer
	A Bug's Life - The Time of Your Life	David Arnold: Performer
	Elizabeth - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Godzilla - A Stroll in New York City (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	Godzilla - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Shakespeare in Love - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Titanic - Iceberg! (sfx)	David Arnold: Performer
	Titanic - Back to Titanic	David Arnold: Performer
	Armageddon - Main Title	David Arnold: Performer
	Stargate Overture	David Arnold: Performer
	Giza, 1928	David Arnold: Performer
	Unstable	David Arnold: Performer
	The Coverstones	David Arnold: Performer
	Orion	David Arnold: Performer
	The Stargate Opens	David Arnold: Performer
	You're On The Team	David Arnold: Performer
	Entering The Stargate	David Arnold: Performer
	The Other Side	David Arnold: Performer
	Mastradge Drag	David Arnold: Performer
	The Mining Pit	David Arnold: Performer
	King Of The Slaves	David Arnold: Performer
	Caravan To Nagada	David Arnold: Performer
	Daniel And Shauri	David Arnold: Performer
	Symbol Discovery	David Arnold: Performer
	Sarcophagus Opens	David Arnold: Performer
	Daniel's Mastadge	David Arnold: Performer
	Leaving Nagada	David Arnold: Performer
	Ra - The Sun God	David Arnold: Performer
	The Destruction Of Nagada	David Arnold: Performer
	Myth, Faith, Belief	David Arnold: Performer
	Procession	David Arnold: Performer
	Slave Rebellion	David Arnold: Performer
	The Seventh Symbol	David Arnold: Performer
	Quartz Shipment	David Arnold: Performer
	Battle At The Pyramid	David Arnold: Performer
	We Don't Want To Die	David Arnold: Performer
	The Surrender	David Arnold: Performer
	Kasuf Returns	David Arnold: Performer
	Going Home	David Arnold: Performer
	Drop Zone	Nick Glennie-Smith: Performer
	Hyphopera (Ryeland Allison)	Nick Glennie-Smith: Performer
	Hi Jack	Nick Glennie-Smith: Performer
	Terry's Dropped Out	Nick Glennie-Smith: Performer
	Flashback & Fries (Nick Glennie-Smith)	Nick Glennie-Smith: Performer
	Miami Jump	Nick Glennie-Smith: Performer
	Too Many Notes - Not Enough Rests	Nick Glennie-Smith: Performer
	After The Dub	Nick Glennie-Smith: Performer
	Set Me In Motion	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	Fighting 17th	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	Brothers	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	The Arsonist's Waltz	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	335	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	Burn It All	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	You Go, We Go	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	Fahrenheit 451	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	Show Me Your Firetruck	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	The Show Goes On	Hans Zimmer: Performer
	Main Title	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	A Good Trade & A Surprise for Dad	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Beautiful Dreamer & Baby Joe and Transition to New York (Pt.1)	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Baby Joe and Transition to New York (Pt. 2)	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	African Camp	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Joe and the Lion	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Joe and the Ropers	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Tragedy Averted Pt. 2	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Jill Meets Gregg	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Night Club Fanfare	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	African March	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	African Dance No. 1	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	African Dance No. 2	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare No. 2	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Beautiful Dreamer	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Curtain Fanfare	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #4	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #5	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #6	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #7	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #8	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #9	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #10	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #11	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #12	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fanfare #13	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Tenth Week	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Joe Breaks Loose	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Joe Runs Amok, Pt. 1	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Joe Runs Amok, Pt. 2	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Joe Knocked Out	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Rough Houser	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Jill and Gregg, Pt. 2	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Chase, Pt. 2	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Chase, Pt. 3	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Joe Eludes the Cops, Pt. 2 & Fire, Pt. 1	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fire, Pt. 2	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fire, Pt. 4	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Fire, Pt. 6	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	End Title	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Schneer's Emblem & Heaven	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Pa Warns Rudolph	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Sicily	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Comet	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Jericho's Arrest	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Certainly	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Substance	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Galley Fire	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	He is Dead	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	The Birth of the Creature	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	My Gloves (I) & The Cage	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Next Morning	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Village	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Bookworm (new)	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Trailer & Fisticuffs	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Trial and Escape	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Stunned	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Meet One Trouble	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Evil Dead	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Bite	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	My Gloves (II)	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Throws Stone	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Creature	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Moon Mystery and End Title	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Survival? & The Ceratosaurus	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer
	Heaven	Daniele Amfitheatrof: Performer

User reviews

Mary Carter

6/10

The Western-style musical cues during the cowboy scene bring a fun and energetic vibe to the action, enhancing the excitement of the chase and capture of Mighty Joe Young.

Ronald King

6/10

The use of music in key moments, such as when Jill plays Beautiful Dreamer on the piano while Joe lifts the platform, adds a magical touch to the scenes, creating a sense of wonder and awe.

Betty Hall

7/10

The Mighty Joe Young soundtrack perfectly captures the adventurous spirit of the film, transporting listeners to the African farm and Hollywood nightclub settings with its vibrant and engaging compositions.

Donna Brown

5/10

The emotional depth of the soundtrack shines through during the more poignant moments of the film, conveying the struggles and triumphs of the characters in a moving and heartfelt way.

Mark Anderson

7/10

The Western-inspired music during the scene where Joe breaks free from the ropes adds an exciting and dynamic element to the film, making it a memorable and adrenaline-pumping sequence.

Charles Taylor

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Mighty Joe Young is a standout feature of the film, with its well-crafted compositions and evocative themes that elevate the storytelling and immerse the audience in the world of Jill, Joe, and their remarkable journey.

Melissa Phillips

3/10

The composition and orchestration of the music in Mighty Joe Young felt dated and out of touch with the film's modern audience. The soundtrack failed to connect with viewers on an emotional level, resulting in a disconnect between the visuals on screen and the auditory experience.

Edward Miller

10/10

The soundtrack of Mighty Joe Young is a captivating masterpiece that perfectly captures the emotional journey of the characters. The score enhances the sense of adventure and wonder as we follow Jill and Joe's unique bond, making the audience feel deeply connected to their story.

Nancy Jones

7/10

The music in Mighty Joe Young effectively conveys the emotional depth of the story, enhancing the impact of key moments such as Jill's bond with Joe and the thrilling chase scenes towards the end of the movie.

Deborah Adams

8/10

Overall, the Mighty Joe Young soundtrack is a standout feature of the film, showcasing the talent and creativity of the composers in crafting a musical score that not only supports the story but also elevates it to a whole new level of cinematic excellence.

Daniel Robinson

8/10

The soundtrack features a beautiful rendition of Beautiful Dreamer played by Jill on the piano, creating a poignant and touching moment that stays with the audience long after the film has ended.

Edward Evans

10/10

The music in Mighty Joe Young is truly a standout element of the film, evoking a range of emotions from joy to heartbreak. The use of different musical themes and motifs effectively enhances the dramatic moments, creating a truly immersive experience for the viewers.

William Martin

6/10

The variety of musical styles and instruments used in the soundtrack adds richness and texture to the overall sound, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience that complements the on-screen action.

Edward Adams

5/10

The soundtrack of Mighty Joe Young perfectly captures the adventurous and heartwarming spirit of the story, with a mix of upbeat and emotional melodies that enhance the viewing experience.

Amanda Garcia

4/10

The use of generic, cliché African-themed music in the soundtrack of Mighty Joe Young felt culturally insensitive and stereotypical. It did not add authenticity to the setting of the story and instead came across as superficial and borderline offensive.

Andrew Lee

4/10

The soundtrack of Mighty Joe Young felt repetitive and uninspired, failing to capture the emotional depth of the story and characters. The music lacked originality and failed to enhance key moments in the film.

Deborah Martin

8/10

The powerful orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack evoke a sense of grandeur and spectacle, enhancing the larger-than-life presence of Mighty Joe Young and the epic nature of his journey alongside Jill and O'Hara.

Paul Young

6/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the bond between Jill and Joe, with musical themes that reflect their friendship and connection on a deep level, making their story even more touching and memorable.

Laura Martin

8/10

The variety of musical styles in the Mighty Joe Young soundtrack, from lively and upbeat tunes to more emotional and introspective melodies, offers a rich listening experience that complements the diverse narrative of the film.

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