Streets of Philadelphia (3:15)
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“Streets of Philadelphia” is an Academy Award and Grammy-winning song written and performed by American singer Bruce Springsteen for the 1993 film Philadelphia.
In early 1993, Philadelphia director Jonathan Demme asked Springsteen to write a song for the in-progress film, and in June 1993, after the conclusion of the “Other Band” Tour, Springsteen did so. It was recorded with Springsteen supplying almost all of the instrumentation, with bass and background vocals from “Other Band” member Tommy Simms. Additional saxophone and vocal parts by Ornette Coleman and “Little” Jimmy Scott, respectively, were recorded but never used.
Released in early 1994 as the main single from the film’s original soundtrack, it became a huge success for Springsteen all over Europe and North America.
The song would achieve greater popularity in Europe than it would in the United States. While it peaked at #9 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it would become a number-one single in Germany and France. It would also peak at #2 in the United Kingdom, becoming Springsteen’s highest charting hit in that country. It also peaked at #4 in Australia. “Streets of Philadelphia” ranks as his most recent top ten hit.
The song was also included in the album All Time Greatest Movie Songs, released by Sony in 1999.
In early 1993, Philadelphia director Jonathan Demme asked Springsteen to write a song for the in-progress film, and in June 1993, after the conclusion of the “Other Band” Tour, Springsteen did so. It was recorded with Springsteen supplying almost all of the instrumentation, with bass and background vocals from “Other Band” member Tommy Simms. Additional saxophone and vocal parts by Ornette Coleman and “Little” Jimmy Scott, respectively, were recorded but never used.
Released in early 1994 as the main single from the film’s original soundtrack, it became a huge success for Springsteen all over Europe and North America.
The song would achieve greater popularity in Europe than it would in the United States. While it peaked at #9 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it would become a number-one single in Germany and France. It would also peak at #2 in the United Kingdom, becoming Springsteen’s highest charting hit in that country. It also peaked at #4 in Australia. “Streets of Philadelphia” ranks as his most recent top ten hit.
The song was also included in the album All Time Greatest Movie Songs, released by Sony in 1999.
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Pellkoppf wrote:
ღ ♫ღ
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jacobkroolik wrote:
pure genius, i want to take a walk on the streets of philadelphia..
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psangel wrote:
it's been a while..forgot what a great song this is! Sad :(
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VanessaC-1 wrote:
100%
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Johnnybosox19 wrote:
Was working with the police dept in Philly when this was movie was shot, I remember so well shutting down certain streets as the shooting happened. I'd be calling my ex from a pay phone saying "They're shooting this movie above my head right now, up on the 2nd floor of this building". Great movie, great song.
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Mattilu wrote:
ohne Kommentar >>>>>>>>> eines der besten Lieder die ich kenne
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eymensg wrote:
makes my live better...
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eymensg wrote:
makes live better..
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schmidter wrote:
absolutely awesome song
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shembarnoah wrote:
the best....nuff said.....
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B1ubber wrote:
great song...dont know the movie but I have to watch it i think:P
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dronger69 wrote:
Even if I don't even like Bruce Springsteen... Great song for a great film !
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Omega_Borealis wrote:
great song to take a walk to while contemplating the meanings of life.
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Pellkoppf wrote:
ღ ♫ღ
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lerry wrote:
Tragic song. And the film is great.
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rouellette wrote:
This song still moves my soul....
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Pe1er wrote:
Schöne Melodie
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Schomch wrote:
I love both this song and the film! The songs brings back memories from last year near christmas time, happy times!
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Eifelrocker123 wrote:
Cool einfach Spitze
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ABM1708 wrote:
Ooooooh that lump in my throat is back!
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