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Shot in the dark about "Shot in the Dark"

sandra_s — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 07:13:13 -0800

Where are all of these covers of Henry Mancini's "Shot in the Dark" coming from, and where can I get them? One of my favorite pieces of music is Henry Mancini's "Shot in the Dark".

Over the past month I have heard no fewer than 5 different covers/versions of it. Among others, one was swing, one was more metal, one was very jazzy, one was almost a dance mix.

Unfortunately, I only heard them when I was in a store or restaurant, so I dont know who did them because there wasn't a DJ saying "that was the BlahBlahs with their cover of "Shot in the dark"

Now that I know that they are out there, can anyone point me in the direction of where I can purchase any and all covers/versions of it?

I've found a few live performances on youtube, but I'm looking for actual recordings I can purchase.

Thanks!

Where do I find the symphonic piece, "White Dawn"

goalyeehah — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:32:18 -0800

I am looking for a musical piece from the film "The Right Stuff" that is not on the musical soundtrack There is a symphonic piece in the film 'The Right Stuff" played when John Glenn begins his orbit around the planet. The end credits make me think that it is entitled 'White Dawn" performed by London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Henry Mancini, and seemingly released by RCA Records. I have checked catalogs at local Tower Records and Virgin Megastore and there is nothing to be found. Does anyone know how to go about tracking this down.

Question number 13837

Robot Johnny — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 13:14:30 -0800

Anyone know what hip-hop song sampled from Henry Mancini's score for the Pink Panther? Not the main sax theme, but a recurring vibraphone-type riff...