^Various Artists (2010). Eat Pray Love (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Monkeywrench Records / Madison Gate Records. Amazon. UPC 885444473487 (revised Nov 2014)
Love the CD and I haven't seen the movie yet so know I will like it even more once I see the movie BUT the trailer song for Eat Pray Love is "Dog Days Are Over" and it's not included on the CD? Very disappointed as that is one of the reasons I bought the CD early.
I just saw this wonderful movie on August 15th and, at last, movies and music have made a big comeback for women in their 50's...to be shared by our best friends and daughters...and then others. This music, by various artists of the 70's and earlier, strikes the cord of life itself...memory, love, thought, desire, and hope..as well as takes one upon a journey...which is the purpose of the movie. If you loved Neil Young, Marvin Gaye, Kool and the Gang, and the best of the 70's with some older and newer mus..
I love the music on this soundtrack. Every song is unique and is appropriately played at different parts in the movie. My favorite track is "Samba Da Bencao" by Bebel Gilberto. This track sounds so soothing and romantic. I don't understand a word of Portuguese, but her voice and musical arrangements on this song are beautiful. Joao Gilberto lends his talents on the tracks "S' Wonderful". and "Wave". He has a similar soothing vocal style as his daughter. My other favorite track is the song by Eddie Vedd..
