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David Shire
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David Shire

Genre: Stage & Screen, Soundtracks, Show/Musical, Film Music, Original Score, Film Score
Origin: U.S.A
Active: 1958 - Present
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Biography

David Shire ranks among America's most productive composers, with an extensive body of work created for theater, motion pictures, and broadcast television. Although occasional film assignments still occupy his time, his greatest volume of output occurred across the 1970s and the opening years of the 1980s. Recognition arrived in 1979 when he received an Oscar for the song "It Goes Like It Goes," written for the motion picture Norma Rae.

Top Songs

  1. Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)AftermathsZodiac (Original Motion Picture Score) · 2007Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)4:09
  2. Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)GraysmithZodiac (Original Motion Picture Score) · 2007Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)1:29
  3. Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)Dare To DreamZodiac (Original Motion Picture Score) · 2007Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)1:22
  4. Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)Trailer ParkZodiac (Original Motion Picture Score) · 2007Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)2:52
  5. Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)Graysmith ObsessedZodiac (Original Motion Picture Score) · 2007Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)4:09
  6. Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)Are You Done?Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score) · 2007Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)2:22
  7. Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)ConfrontationZodiac (Original Motion Picture Score) · 2007Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)3:34
  8. David Shire at the Movies"It Goes Like It Goes" (From "Norma Rae")David Shire at the Movies · 2012David Shire at the Movies2:53
  9. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)We Accept (Film Assembly) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)1:41
  10. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Triumphal March (End Credits - Pt. 2) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)0:43
  11. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Return to Oz - Rag March (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)2:53
  12. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Dorothy Remembers/Home/The Ride to Dr. Worley's (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)4:23
  13. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Ozma/The Flight in the Storm (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)3:58
  14. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Oz/The Ruined House (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)4:55
  15. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)The Deserted City/The Wheelers/Tik Tok (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)4:59
  16. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Mombi's Hall of Heads (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)2:47
  17. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Jack Pumpkinhead (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)2:51
  18. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)The Flight of the Gump (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)4:01
  19. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Dorothy and the Nome King/The Ornament Room (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)4:28
  20. Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)The Defeat of the Nome King/ The Restoration (From "Return to Oz"/Score)Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 1985Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)6:12

Albums

The Conversation (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Conversation (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2023
The Conversation (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
David Shire · Album · 2023
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  1. Theme From The ConversationDavid Shire3:34
  2. The End Of The DayDavid Shire1:38
  3. No More Questions Phoning The DirectorDavid Shire2:19
  4. Blues For Harry (Combo)David Shire2:40
  5. To The Office The ElevatorDavid Shire2:40
  6. Whatever Was ArrangedDavid Shire2:10
  7. The ConfessionalDavid Shire2:22
  8. Amy's ThemeDavid Shire2:51
  9. Dream SequenceDavid Shire2:36
  10. Plumbing ProblemDavid Shire2:57
  11. Harry CarriedDavid Shire2:47
  12. The Girl In The LimoDavid Shire2:26
  13. Finale and End CreditsDavid Shire3:55
  14. Theme From The Conversation (Ensemble)David Shire2:33
David Shire at the Movies

David Shire at the Movies

2012
David Shire at the Movies
David Shire · Album · 2012
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  1. Max Dugan Returns (Main Theme from "Max Dugan Returns")David Shire2:27
  2. "It Goes Like It Goes" (From "Norma Rae")David Shire feat. Maureen McGovern2:53
  3. Marlowe's Theme (From "Farewell, My Lovely")David Shire4:54
  4. Old Boyfriends (Main Theme from "Old Boyfriends")David Shire2:49
  5. Only When I Laugh (Title Song from "Only When I Laugh")David Shire feat. Maureen McGovern3:11
  6. The Conversation (Main Theme from "The Conversation")David Shire3:30
  7. Bed And Breakfast (Suite from "Bed And Breakfast")David Shire6:36
  8. 'Night Mother (Main Theme from "'Night Mother")David Shire2:51
  9. I'll Never Say Goodbye (Title Song from "The Promise")David Shire feat. Maureen McGovern3:47
  10. With You I'm Born Again (Main Theme from "Fast Break")David Shire3:28
  11. The Hindenburg (Main Theme from "The Hindenburg")David Shire3:05
  12. Something For Joey (Main Theme from "Something For Joey")David Shire3:10
  13. Halfway Home (Main Theme from "The Earthling")David Shire feat. Maureen McGovern3:07
  14. Return To Oz (Suite from "Return To Oz")David Shire13:31
  15. Sonata For Cocktail Piano (I)David Shire7:01
  16. Sonata For Cocktail Piano (II)David Shire4:42
  17. Sonata For Cocktail Piano (III)David Shire5:24
Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)

Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)

2007
Zodiac (Original Motion Picture Score)
David Shire · Album · 2007
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  1. AftermathsDavid Shire4:09
  2. GraysmithDavid Shire1:29
  3. Law & DisorderDavid Shire4:16
  4. Trailer ParkDavid Shire2:52
  5. Dare To DreamDavid Shire1:22
  6. Avery & Graysmith, Toschi & ArmstrongDavid Shire3:29
  7. Graysmith ObsessedDavid Shire4:09
  8. Are You Done?David Shire2:22
  9. Closer & CloserDavid Shire3:14
  10. ConfrontationDavid Shire3:34
  11. Graysmith's ThemeDavid Shire2:35
  12. Toschi's Theme (Unused)David Shire2:10
  13. Graysmith's Theme (Piano Version)David Shire4:19
The Conversation - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Conversation - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

2001
The Conversation - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
David Shire · Album · 2001
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  1. Theme From 'The Conversation'David Shire3:33
  2. The End of the DayDavid Shire1:38
  3. No More Questions / Phoning The DirectorDavid Shire2:19
  4. Blues For Harry (Combo)David Shire2:39
  5. To The Office / The ElevatorDavid Shire2:40
  6. Whatever Was ArrangedDavid Shire2:09
  7. The ConfessionalDavid Shire2:21
  8. Amy's ThemeDavid Shire2:51
  9. Dream SequenceDavid Shire2:36
  10. Plumbing ProblemDavid Shire2:54
  11. Harry CarriedDavid Shire2:47
  12. The Girl In the LimoDavid Shire2:25
  13. Finale and End CreditsDavid Shire3:54
  14. Theme From the Conversation (Ensemble)David Shire2:31
Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

1985
Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
David Shire · Album · 1985
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  1. Opening Sequence (With Sweetners) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:11
  2. Finding the Key (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire0:47
  3. The Ride to Dr. Worley's (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire2:12
  4. Ozma in Reflection (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire0:56
  5. Upstairs at Dr. Worley's (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:48
  6. The Headphones/Flight in the Storm (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:45
  7. Oz/The Ruined House (Expanded)David Shire5:14
  8. The Deserted City (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:56
  9. Tik Tok (Revised) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:13
  10. The Hall of Heads (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:03
  11. Jack Pumpkinhead (Expanded)David Shire3:22
  12. Here's What We Have to Do (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire2:08
  13. Mombi's Awake (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:46
  14. Flight of the Gump (Revised #1) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:26
  15. Mombi's Mandolin #2/Wheelers Pursue/Crash Landing (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:30
  16. Where Are We Anyway?/Yes, Your Majesty/Into the Nome King's Lair (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:33
  17. Don't Cry/Where's Dorothy? (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire1:42
  18. We Accept (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire0:52
  19. Wrong Guess (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire0:25
  20. Farewell to Pumpkinhead/Tunnel Charge #1/Tunnel Charge #2 (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire1:48
  21. Ruby Slippers Colloquy (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:36
  22. The Ornament Room (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire2:34
  23. You're All That's Left (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire0:43
  24. One Guess Left/But Not for Much Longer/Stop/Nome Chase/Final Chaos and Restoration/Triumphal March (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire11:03
  25. Cheering Bridge/Goodbye (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:53
  26. Just a Reflection/End Credits (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire6:02
  27. Tik Tok (Original) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:06
  28. Mombi's Mandolin #1 (From Stereo Stems) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire0:59
  29. Flight of the Gump (Mix 2) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:00
  30. Flight of The Gump (Revised #2) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:02
  31. We Accept (Film Assembly) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire1:41
  32. Triumphal March (End Credits - Pt. 2) (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire0:43
  33. Return to Oz - Rag March (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire2:53
  34. Dorothy Remembers/Home/The Ride to Dr. Worley's (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:23
  35. Ozma/The Flight in the Storm (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire3:58
  36. Oz/The Ruined House (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:55
  37. The Deserted City/The Wheelers/Tik Tok (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:59
  38. Mombi's Hall of Heads (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire2:47
  39. Jack Pumpkinhead (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire2:51
  40. The Flight of the Gump (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:01
  41. Dorothy and the Nome King/The Ornament Room (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:28
  42. The Defeat of the Nome King/ The Restoration (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire6:12
  43. The Mirror (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire2:38
  44. Finale and End Credits (Theme From "Return To Oz") (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire4:31
  45. The "Return to Oz" Rag March (From "Return to Oz"/Score)David Shire2:50

Live Albums

Our Table (Original Concert Cast Recording) [Live at Feinstein's / 54 Below]

Our Table (Original Concert Cast Recording) [Live at Feinstein's / 54 Below]

2020
Our Table (Original Concert Cast Recording) [Live at Feinstein's / 54 Below]
David Shire · Album · 2020
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  1. Intro - Robert W. Schneider (Live)Robert W. Schneider, Adam Gopnik1:33
  2. Intro - Adam Gopnik (Live)Adam Gopnik3:08
  3. Most Beautiful - Dialogue (Live)Juliette McEnroe, Andy Taylor0:40
  4. Most Beautiful Room (Live)Juliette McEnroe, Andy Taylor, Melissa Errico, Tyler Jones2:35
  5. Restaurant Round - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Andy Taylor, Tyler Jones0:51
  6. Restaurant Round the Corner (Live)Andy Taylor, Tyler Jones3:15
  7. Everyday Dance - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik0:34
  8. Everyday Dance (Live)Melissa Errico, Juliette McEnroe4:06
  9. Take My Life - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Andy Taylor, Constantine Maroulis1:24
  10. Take My Life (Live)Constantine Maroulis, Andy Taylor4:48
  11. Doo Wop - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Constantine Maroulis, Melissa Errico0:50
  12. Doo Wop Motel (Live)Adam Gopnik, Constantine Maroulis4:29
  13. Espresso - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Tyler Jones, Mark Nelson, Analise Scarpaci2:11
  14. Espresso (Live)Mark Nelson, Tyler Jones2:10
  15. So, Like, Maybe - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Analise Scarpaci, Tyler Jones1:02
  16. So, Like, Maybe (Live)Tyler Jones, Analise Scarpaci2:30
  17. Chopping Onions / Folding Napkins (Live)Andy Taylor, Melissa Errico, Adam Gopnik6:48
  18. Back in Bensonhurst - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Mark Nelson, Tyler Jones, Analise Scarpaci2:45
  19. David - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Juliette McEnroe, Melissa Errico0:38
  20. David (Live)Melissa Errico2:11
  21. And Then I'll Go - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Constantine Maroulis, Melissa Errico0:46
  22. And Then I'll Go (Live)Constantine Maroulis, Melissa Errico3:52
  23. What Do We Do Now? (Live)Tyler Jones, Analise Scarpaci, Adam Gopnik2:11
  24. A Slice of Life - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Andy Taylor, Mark Nelson2:56
  25. A Slice of Life (Live)Mark Nelson, Andy Taylor3:42
  26. I See Claire - Dialogue (Live)Mark Nelson, Andy Taylor0:46
  27. I See Claire (Live)Andy Taylor, Melissa Errico2:33
  28. It's Never Raining - Dialogue (Live)Adam Gopnik, Andy Taylor, Juliette McEnroe0:42
  29. It's Never Raining in Seattle (Live)Andy Taylor, Melissa Errico, Juliette McEnroe3:24
  30. Conclusion - Dialogue (Live)Melissa Errico, Andy Taylor, Tyler Jones, Adam Gopnik, Mark Nelson, Analise Scarpaci, Constantine Maroulis4:00
  31. Our Table (Live)Melissa Errico, Constantine Maroulis, Juliette McEnroe, Andy Taylor, Tyler Jones, Analise Scarpaci, Mark Nelson2:42
  32. Lucky (Bonus Track) (Live)Alice Ripley, Liz Callaway3:50
  33. Planet David in the Stars (Bonus Track) (Live)Melissa Errico3:01

Singles & EPs