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One of the most beautiful music soundtracks is from A Summer Place, 1959. It starred heart-throb, Troy Donahue and beautiful teen idol, Sandra Dee. The music composed by Max Steiner became famous and Percy Faith’s rendition became a number one hit.
I recently saw this movie on television. Although the story is somewhat dated, the performances, scenery and passion are what make this movie worth seeing so many years after production.
Listening to this beautiful theme music made me think about the movie. It also made me think about the lovers, Molly and Johnny. Both Sandra and Troy were at the height of their popularity. At that time, both of them must have thought that their careers would last a lifetime. If you were a number one box office attraction, wouldn’t you believe that to be true?
Life doesn’t always go according to our plans. The wheel of fortune rises and falls. Both Sandra and Troy suffered career setbacks later in their lives, but their work deserves to be recognized for the quality and their sincerity. Sometimes, I wish I could hug these people who have passed and tell them how much they have contributed to the movie industry. Their names will be remembered and in the end, isn’t that what we all hope for.
