Music from the Paramount Motion Picture Score
Label: RCA Victor
Cat.#: LPM-2559
Country: United States
Format: Vinyl LP
Release date: 1962
Label: RCA Records
Cat.#: 2559-2-R
Country: United States
Format: CD
Release Date: 1988
Notes:
What a soundtrack! I have listened to other Mancini albums, but this arguably is his best non-greatest hits album. It is very listenable from beginning to end. The bonus track on the French import (RCA Victor/BMG France 82876524932) is interesting for the addition of vocals (Just For Tonight).
Hatari has three musical themes running throughout: the first is the title and "The Sounds of Hatari." Since this is set in Africa, these two tracks set the stage for actors to chase and capture wild animals.
For the comical side, you have the classic "Baby Elephant Walk," which exactly is what the music was for in the movie. This tune is equivalent to the Pink Panther theme in clarity and remembrance. The song has become an international hit and recorded by numerous artists over the decades. Reading IMDB website, Mancini had written “Baby Elephant Walk” on a whim while they were shooting the scene of the baby elephants. We also have "Your Father's Feathers" and "Crocodile, Go Home."
And on the cocktail side of things, we have "Just For Tonight", "Night Side", "Big Band Bwana", and "The Soft Touch."
The music is great! Henri Mancini at his best!
Track listing
1. Theme from "Hatari!" by Henry Mancini (02:55)
2. Baby Elephant Walk by Henry Mancini (02:42)
3. Just For Tonight by Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael (02:02)
4. Your Father's Feathers by Henry Mancini (03:31)
5. Night Side by Henry Mancini (03:24)
6. Big Band Bwana by Henry Mancini (03:03)
7. The Sounds Of Hatari by Henry Mancini (06:42)
8. The Soft Touch by Henry Mancini (02:43)
9. Crocodile,Go Home! by Henry Mancini (02:56)
Total Duration: 00:29:58
Hatari! Label: RCA Victor Cat.#: 47-8037 Format: 45rpm Single Country: USA Release Date: 1962/63 Track Listing: "A" Side: Theme from Hatari! "B" Side: Your Father's Feathers Music by Henry Mancini | Hatari! Label: RCA Victor Cat.#: RCA FTP-1150 Format: 4-Track stereo Reel-to-Reel Tape, TAS 73:152L Country: USA Release Date: 1962/63 Track Listing: Same as the 1962 LP and 1988 CD above. Music by Henry Mancini Dick Peirce, producer Extremely Rare! | Hatari! Label: RCA Victor Cat.#: RCX-7107 Format: 7" 4-Track EP vinyl, Mono Country: UK Release Date: 1962/63 Track Listing: "A" Side: Baby Elephant Walk; Theme from Hatari! "B" Side: Just for Tonight; The Soft Touch Music by Henry Mancini |