The ''Dick Tracy'' soundtrack is a 1990

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to the film of the same name. It features songs written by

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and performed by such diverse musicians and singers as

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, Ice-T,

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and Paley himself. Most of the songs on the album are performed in the style of the music of the 1930s, the era in which the film is set, with the exception of more modern performances such as a

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version of Lewis' "It Was the Whiskey Talkin' (Not Me)" and a "90's Mix" of Ice-T's "Dick Tracy". The album is one of three soundtracks released alongside the film, the others being

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's ''

I'm Breathless ''I'm Breathless: Music from and Inspired by the Film Dick Tracy'' is an album by American singer and songwriter Madonna, released on May 22, 1990, by Sire Records to accompany the film ''Dick Tracy (1990 film), Dick Tracy''. The album contains ...

'' album, and an orchestral score by

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(which was expanded by

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in 2016). Only half of the album tracks—"Ridin' the Rails", "Pep, Vim and Verve", "It Was the Whiskey Talkin' (Not Me)", "You're in the Doghouse Now", "Some Lucky Day", "Blue Nights", "Looking Glass Sea", and "Rompin' & Stompin'"—appear on the film.''Dick Tracy'' (Media notes). Warren Beatty. Santa Monica, California: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. 1990. Three

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songs recorded by Madonna for the film are included on ''I'm Breathless'', along with "Now I'm Following You" which was sung by

in the film. A month after the release of the soundtrack album, Ice-T released a single titled "Dick Tracy" which featured a different song from the one featured on the album.

Track listing

Charts

References

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