Adapting to Life's Hand - A Study on "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" *Super Spoilers* ________ "Mama! Mama, they're cutting the tree!" - Francie Nolan ________ Written by Bolivar T. Caceres Reading time approx: 20 minutes Watch Film (free) Published January 15, 2022 Listen to Essay (free) Featured on IMDB Listen to Soundtrack (free) Read our Scene Study Listen to our First Take Top 5 Film Like “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" "However, unlike a stage, in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," this stiff and static cinematography only ushers us into these Shakespearian characters filled with tragedy and humor. " "I guess you won't get home until the sun comes up." Adaptation is all about survival. It's the innate ability to overcome hardship to live long and prosper – as Captain Spock is wont to say. In these moments of perseverance, one
"A Tree Grew in Brooklyn" Soundtrack List (1945)
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Adapting to the hand life gives you can be a full-time job — and a stressful one — no matter how innate the ability to cope and adapt is within the human race. When in a precarious or depressing situation, many people find solace in the arts, literature, music, and other forms of relief. In these forms, the down-and-outers can express their plights and feel rejuvenated. It’s where they can feel part of a whole as if their ordeal isn’t solely happening to them.
In Elia Kazan’s first film, “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” he blends a soundtrack of classics, contemporary songs (of the time,) and of these songs that speed wholly to the middle and lower class struggles. The film paints an aural picture of the plights, the joys, and escapes of the down-and-outers.
To learn more about the sounds in Elia Kazan’s “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” read Essay #7: Adapting to Life’s Hand.
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Below are the songs for the “A Tree Grew In Brooklyn” soundtrack. Leave a comment below and tell us your favorite song.
I've Got Rings on My Fingers (Mumbo Jumbo Jijjiboo J. O’Shea)
(1909) (uncredited)
Music by Maurice Scott
Performed by a calliope
Oh! You Beautiful Doll
(1911) (uncredited)
Music by Nat Ayer
Performed on piano during the opening credits
Played often in the score
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
(1908) (uncredited)
Music by Albert von Tilzer
Performed by a calliope during the opening credits
Ciribiribin
(1898) (uncredited)
Music by Alberto Pestalozza
Performed by a calliope
The Farmer in the Dell
(uncredited)
Traditional
Performed by a children's chorus
Moonlight Bay
(1912) (uncredited)
Music by Percy Wenrich
Played on the phonograph
Molly Malone
(1883) (uncredited)
aka "Cockles and Mussels"
Traditional Irish folk song
Performed by James Dunn
Bridal Chorus
(1850) (uncredited)
From "Lohengrin"
Written by Richard Wagner
Performed by James Dunn
London Bridge Is Falling Down
(uncredited)
Traditional
Performed by a children's chorus
Funiculi Funicula
(1880) (uncredited)
Music by Luigi Denza
Performed by a calliope after the skate incident
School Days
(1907) (uncredited)
Music by Gus Edwards
Lyrics by Will D. Cobb
Performed by James Dunn
Ach, Du Lieber Augustine
(uncredited)
Traditional
Performed by orchestra
Annie Laurie
(1834) (uncredited)
Music by Lady John Scott
Lyrics by William Douglas
Performed by James Dunn
Joy to the World
(1741) (uncredited)
Written by George Frideric Handel and Isaac Watts
Performed by a chorus
The First Noel
(uncredited)
Traditional
Performed by a chorus
Away in a Manger
(1885) (uncredited)
Music from "St. Kilda" by J.E. Clark
Lyrics writer unknown
Performed by a chorus
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis)
(ca 1743) (uncredited)
Written by John Francis Wade (Latin lyrics by Frederick Oakeley)
Performed by a chorus
Silent Night, Holy Night
(1818) (uncredited)
Music by Franz Xaver Gruber
Lyrics by Joseph Mohr
Performed by various cast members
Daisy Bell
(1892) (uncredited)
aka "A Bicycle Built for Two"
Written by Harry Dacre
Performed by a calliope after buying the bread
I Want a Girl (Just Like the Girl That Married Dear Old Dad)
(1911) (uncredited)
Music by Harry von Tilzer
Lyrics by William Dillon
Performed by male chorus at the restaurant
Shine On, Harvest Moon
(1908) (uncredited)
Music by Nora Bayes
Performed on piano at the restaurant when Sissy and Francie are talking
Also played at the ice cream parlor
An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), Op. 314
(1867) (uncredited)
Music by Johann Strauss
Played when the tree is getting cut
Minuet in G
(1795?) (uncredited)
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Played on piano when Katie and Francie see Flossie in the hallway
Wiegenlied, Op. 49, No. 4 (Lullaby)
(1868) (uncredited)
Music by Johannes Brahms
Played when Francie and her father first discuss the tree
Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor (Für Elise)
(1810) (uncredited)
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Played on piano when Johnny goes up to tell Katie about his job
Bringing in the Sheaves
(uncredited)
Music by George A. Minor and lyrics by Knowles Shaw
Sung outside when Sissy discusses her new husband with the family
Chinatown, My Chinatown
(1910) (uncredited)
Music by Jean Schwartz
Played at the ice cream parlor after graduation
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