More (Theme from Mondo Cane)
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"More" is a film score
song written by Riz Ortolani
and Nino Oliviero for the 1962 Mondo film
Mondo cane
. Originally composed as an instrumental and titled "Ti guarderò nel cuore", lyrics were later provided by Marcello Ciorciolini, which were adapted into English by Norman Newell
. The song was originally titled "Models in Blue/Modelle in Blu" (track #9) on the United Artists soundtrack for the film, with later record covers containing the text "Included in this album the hit song 'More'", in a starburst. The song was subsequently recorded by numerous artists.
"More" is one of Ortolani's most acclaimed and influential works. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song
at the 36th Academy Awards
in 1963, and it led Ruggero Deodato
to hire Ortolani to compose the score for his film Cannibal Holocaust
.
"More" was a big US instrumental hit for Kai Winding & Orchestra
in the summer and autumn of 1963 (peaking at no. 18 nationally, with a total of 15 weeks on Billboard's
Hot 100). A vocal version by Vic Dana
stalled at no. 42 in early October, two weeks before Winding's rendition dropped out of the chart.
Al Bishop and the Faxar from Iceland recorded the song in Oslo
on August 23, 1967. It was released on the single HMV 45-AL 6149.
Sergio Franchi
performed this song on many of his concerts, and on several TV shows (e.g. The Hollywood Palace on October 19, 1964). He recorded "More" on his 1964 RCA Victor album, The Exciting Voice of Sergio Franchi.
The song was notably covered by The Supremes
for their European concerts in 1968. Their version is found on Live at London's Talk of the Town
and Greatest Hits: Live in Amsterdam
.
Frank Sinatra's version, with Count Basie and his orchestra, arranged by Quincy Jones, is on the album It Might As Well Be Swing.
Film score
A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
song written by Riz Ortolani
Riz Ortolani
Riziero "Riz" Ortolani is an Italian film composer.In the early 1950s Ortolani was founder and member of a jazz band of national Italian renown...
and Nino Oliviero for the 1962 Mondo film
Mondo film
A mondo film is an exploitation documentary film, sometimes resembling a pseudo-documentary, usually depicting sensational topics, scenes, and situations...
Mondo cane
Mondo cane
Mondo cane is a documentary written and directed by Italian filmmakers Paolo Cavara, Franco Prosperi and Gualtiero Jacopetti. The film consists of a series of travelogue vignettes that provide glimpses into cultural practices around the world with the intention to shock or surprise Western film...
. Originally composed as an instrumental and titled "Ti guarderò nel cuore", lyrics were later provided by Marcello Ciorciolini, which were adapted into English by Norman Newell
Norman Newell
Norman Newell, OBE was born in Plaistow, Essex , and was a successful British record producer in the 1950s and 1960s, as well as co-writer of many notable songs...
. The song was originally titled "Models in Blue/Modelle in Blu" (track #9) on the United Artists soundtrack for the film, with later record covers containing the text "Included in this album the hit song 'More'", in a starburst. The song was subsequently recorded by numerous artists.
"More" is one of Ortolani's most acclaimed and influential works. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song
Academy Award for Best Original Song
The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . It is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a film...
at the 36th Academy Awards
36th Academy Awards
The 36th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1963, were held on April 13, 1964 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. They were hosted by Jack Lemmon....
in 1963, and it led Ruggero Deodato
Ruggero Deodato
Ruggero Deodato is an Italian film director and screen writer, best known for directing violent and gory horror films. Deodato is infamous for his 1980 film Cannibal Holocaust.- Biography :...
to hire Ortolani to compose the score for his film Cannibal Holocaust
Cannibal Holocaust
Cannibal Holocaust is a 1980 Italian horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato from a screenplay by Gianfranco Clerici. Filmed in the Amazon Rainforest and dealing with indigenous tribes, it was cast mostly with United States actors and filmed in English to achieve wider distribution...
.
"More" was a big US instrumental hit for Kai Winding & Orchestra
Kai Winding
Kai Chresten Winding was a popular Danish-born American trombonist and jazz composer. He is well known for a successful collaboration with fellow trombonist J. J. Johnson.-Biography:...
in the summer and autumn of 1963 (peaking at no. 18 nationally, with a total of 15 weeks on Billboard's
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot 100). A vocal version by Vic Dana
Vic Dana
Vic Dana is an American dancer and singer.Discovered by Sammy Davis, Jr., Dana was an excellent dancer , and was encouraged by Davis to move to Los Angeles to further his career. With the decline of dancing as a form of entertainment Dana initiated a singing career. He is best known for his 1965...
stalled at no. 42 in early October, two weeks before Winding's rendition dropped out of the chart.
Al Bishop and the Faxar from Iceland recorded the song in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
on August 23, 1967. It was released on the single HMV 45-AL 6149.
Sergio Franchi
Sergio Franchi
Sergio Franchi was an Italian tenor.Franchi was born in Cremona, Italy. His father wanted him to become an electrical engineer, so he studied both music and engineering simultaneously. The family moved to South Africa in 1952, where Sergio worked part-time as a draftsman, while continuing to study...
performed this song on many of his concerts, and on several TV shows (e.g. The Hollywood Palace on October 19, 1964). He recorded "More" on his 1964 RCA Victor album, The Exciting Voice of Sergio Franchi.
The song was notably covered by The Supremes
The Supremes
The Supremes, an American female singing group, were the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s.Originally founded as The Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, The Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco...
for their European concerts in 1968. Their version is found on Live at London's Talk of the Town
Live at London's Talk of the Town
Live at London's Talk of the Town is a 1968 live album released by Diana Ross & the Supremes on the Motown label. This performance marked the first time that new member Cindy Birdsong had performed overseas with original Supremes Diana Ross and Mary Wilson, a year after original founding member...
and Greatest Hits: Live in Amsterdam
Greatest Hits: Live in Amsterdam
Greatest Hits: Live in Amsterdam is a DVD by The Supremes released in 2006.-Background:In 1968 Diana Ross and The Supremes made a lengthy European tour, playing to capacity audiences at prestigious nightclubs and theatres across the continent. Many of these shows were filmed by the local...
.
Frank Sinatra's version, with Count Basie and his orchestra, arranged by Quincy Jones, is on the album It Might As Well Be Swing.