The timing of Mann’s material is crucial to the plot of Magnolia, as it seemingly always signifies a seismic shift. The characters – all of whom will eventually intertwine – are introduced in their own pockets of Anderson’s universe, as Mann repeats “one is the loneliest number.” It’s interesting to note the choice of Mann’s voice borrowing classic material (the recording itself comes from a 1995 Nilsson tribute album and features backing vocals from founding members of Squeeze and The Rutles), but the choice seems fitting. Retrieved May 11, 2013.Mann’s cover of Harry Nilsson is stretched over twice its recorded run-time on-screen as Anderson introduces all the primaries whose stories will be woven together over the following three hours. Recording Industry Association of America. ↑ "American certifications – Soundtrack – Magnolia".1 2 "Magnolia – Awards (Billboard Singles)".↑ Brackett, Nathan Hoard, Christian, eds."Aimee Mann: Magnolia Music from the Motion Picture". ↑ "Magnolia: Music from the Motion Picture".↑ "Magnolia – Music From The Motion Picture"."Vulnerability Is at the Heart of Mann's 'Magnolia' Songs". ↑ Nichols, Natalie (December 8, 1999)."Aimee Mann: Songs From Magnolia (Reprise)". "Magnolia (Original Soundtrack) – Original Soundtrack". " The Logical Song" (performed by Supertramp) " Goodbye Stranger" (performed by Supertramp) Track listingĪll songs performed by Aimee Mann, unless otherwise noted. This track originally appeared on the For the Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson tribute album. Neil Innes, from The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band and The Rutles, and Chris Difford of Squeeze provide backing vocals. Furthermore, the opening vocal motif from Nilsson's song "Good Old Desk" is used as a background vocal line (at approximately 1:54 into the song). ("Life isn't easy when two are divided / and one has decided / to bring down the curtain / and one thing's for certain / there's nothing to keep them together."). This version of the song also includes lyrics from Nilsson's song "Together" sung in the background. Mix!" taken from the start of his song "Cuddly Toy". It opens with a sample of Nilsson saying "Okay, Mr. The song "One", written by Harry Nilsson and originally made popular by Three Dog Night, is played during the first five minutes of the movie, and contains several obscure musical references to other Nilsson songs. The beginning of the song "You Could Make a Killing" and the bit that appears after the track "It's Not Safe", both from I'm with Stupid, also appear briefly in the beginning of the film, but the tracks do not appear on this album. ( Bachelor also includes "Red Vines", a song Mann wrote about director Anderson.) "Nothing Is Good Enough", here an instrumental, appears in lyrical form on that album. 2, though the track "Save Me" replaces "Driving Sideways" on EU editions. The tracks "Deathly", "Driving Sideways", and "You Do" show up on Aimee Mann's following album, Bachelor No.
"Save Me" would garner Mann an Academy Award nomination for Best Song, losing to Phil Collins's song " You'll Be in My Heart" from Tarzan. Many of the songs feature prominently within the film, with "Wise Up" even being sung by the cast at one point, but only two of the songs were written expressly for the film, those being "You Do" and " Save Me". DescriptionĪnderson has stated that Magnolia was inspired by Mann's music. Largely composed of works by Aimee Mann, enough such that she receives a title billing on the album, the album also features tracks by Gabrielle, Supertramp, and Jon Brion. Magnolia: Music from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack album to the Paul Thomas Anderson motion picture of the same name.
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