 Based on Nell Dunn's controversial novel, the 1968 film UP THE JUNCTION pulled few punches in dealing with contemporary London working class life. With a cast featuring Suzy Kendall and Dennis Waterman, the certificate X movie was also notable for an strong score performed and written by Mike Hugg and Manfred Mann. Nottheirfirstforay into film music, it nevertheless remains one of their strongest works of the period and hugely enjoyable in its own right. Director Peter Collinson was more than pleased with the outcome: "The result was incredible; they captured the heart of the picture. Their music belonged to the picture, it was not superimposed. The tunes will exist long after the picture has been forgotten." This first reissue includes the original Fontana soundtrack album along with the equally rare single b-side as a bonus. Comprehensive notes by John Williams detail the project, backed up with interviews and memorabilia, including both original UK and US album sleeves. Up The Junction [Vocal] / Sing Songs Of Love / Walking Round / Up The Junction [Instrumental] / Love Theme [Instrumental] / Up The Junction [Vocal & Instrumental] / Just For Me / Love Theme [Instrumental] / Sheila's Dance / Belgravia / Wailing Horn / I Need Your Love / Up The Junction [Vocal] / Sleepy Hollow [Bonus Track]
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