LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Back in 1968 Girl On A Motorcycle was regarded as a seriously risque movie - thanx to the image of Marianne Faithfull clad only in a fur lined one-piece zip-up leather bikers outfit. The basic plot line of a straight housewife - played by Marianne - reverting back to her wild lifestyle and lover (Alain Delon) barely does justice to this pivotal movie. It was also notable for the brilliant soundtrack composed and arranged by Les Reed - then at the height of his profession, having written hits for Lulu, Tom Jones, Englebert and many more. Les Reed devised a suitably enigmatic and diverse score, with a groovy Hammond driven opening title theme, incidental ambient noises, and lush string pieces backed by a strong beat - plus generous helpings of roaring motorcycle engines. After the film, Les added lyrics to three pieces which were sung by Cleo Laine and French chanteuse Mireille Mathieu (giving her a French hit), added here as bonus cuts.