COMING TO AMERICA

La-La Land Records and Paramount Pictures present the world premiere release of acclaimed composer Nile Rodgers’ original motion picture score to the 1988 comedy classic COMING TO AMERICA, starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and James Earl Jones, and directed by John Landis.

Long overdue, a score release of COMING TO AMERICA is finally here! For his second collaboration with the legendary Eddie Murphy following their hit TRADING PLACES, director John Landis needed a composer who could capture all the comedy, romance and cultural commentary, both broad and nuanced, that make COMING TO AMERICA such a beloved film. Famed music producer and musician Nile Rodgers (BEVERLY HILLS COP III) rose to the challenge with regal expertise, crafting an energetic, thematic score that blends African motifs, rock and funk flourishes, and classical orchestration.

Produced by Dan Goldwasser and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this special CD release, limited to 2000 units, features the film score presentation, including “She’s Your Queen to Be,” performed by Paul Bates, along with a bounty of bonus tracks and additional music showcasing versions of “Soul Glo,” performed by Christopher Max, as well as an exciting assortment of alternate score cues, demos and more. Exclusive, in-depth liner notes by author Jeff Bond feature new comments from composer Nile Rodgers and director John Landis. The art design is by Dan Goldwasser.

NOTE: The track "Mbube (Wimoweh)" was not available for license and is not included in this presentation.

SCORE PRESENTATION (25:46)

1.Akeem’s Bedroom / The Bath / Dining Room** 4:00

2. Fanfare / Fireworks / Ball** 1:15

3. Ballroom Dance 2:04

4. She’s Your Queen to Be 1:09

Performed by Paul Bates

5.Transition to America / The Star-Spangled Banner 0:21

6. Akeem in Queens 1:13

7. Akeem and Lisa on Swings* / Akeem Is Going to Cook 1:06

8. Akeem and Lisa / Brooklyn Bridge 1:26

9. King’s Motorcade 1:28

10.59th Street Bridge / King’s Motorcade 0:17

11. Akeem Sees Rose Petals** 0:42

12. McDowell and Darryl** 1:14

13. Queens Boulevard 0:28

14. Royal Family Leaves Town 2:18

15. Royal Wedding Fanfare / Royal Wedding / Celebration 3:00

16. Wild Drums for Billboards 3:22

BONUS TRACKS (10:53)

17. Coming to America (Instrumental) 4:39

18. Salsa #1 1:56

19. Salsa #2* 1:27

20. Salsa #3 1:20

21. Soul Glo (Short) 0:39

Performed by Christopher Max

22.Soul Glo (Long with Saxophone) 0:46

Performed by Christopher Max

ADDITIONAL MUSIC (14:08)

23.King’s Motorcade (Alternate Mix) 1:28

24. Royal Family Leaves Town (Alternate) 1:22

25. The Bath / Dining Room (Early Demo) 2:24

26. Bondo Fight (Unused Early Demo) 1:29

27. Guests Arrive (Early Demo) 1:02

28. Fireworks / Ball (Early Demo) 2:13

29. Concord Flying to America (Early Demo) 0:17

30.Brooklyn Bridge (Early Demo) 1:24

31.Celebration (Demo) 0:53

32.Soul Glo (Instrumental) 1:21

TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 50:55

* not used in film

** contains material not in film