The Styrous® Viewfinder: 20,000 vinyl LPs 396: The Way We Were & Robert Redford

September 16, 2025

20,000 vinyl LPs 396: The Way We Were & Robert Redford

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One of my immortals (link below), Robert Redford died today. I recall the first time I was aware of him; I had no idea who he was and it was only years later that I found out it was him. It was an episode of The Twilight Zone in 1962, he was just starting his career and he portrayed Death in the guise of a cop. He asks an old woman who is afraid of dying, "Am I really so bad? Am I really so frightening? Come, take my hand" He was stunningly handsome and totally charming!

Robert Redford - 1962
The Twilight Zone film still

There are two films of his that are my favorite, both in 1973. The first at the beginning of his devastating good looks, The Way We Were and the second, when he plays a mountain man in the movie, Jeremiah Johnson (links below).

Marvin Hamlisch ~ The Way We Were

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Marvin Hamlisch ~ The Way We Were

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The Way We Were also had one of the most beautiful tunes ever, the title song The Way We Were, written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Marvin Hamlisch and brilliantly sung by Barbra Streisand (link below).

Marvin Hamlisch ~ The Way We Were

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Marvin Hamlisch ~ The Way We Were

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Tracklist:

Side 1:

A1 - The Way We Were Featuring – Barbra Streisand - 3:50
A2 - Red Sails In The Sunset - 1:40
A3 - Look What I've Got - 2:59
A4 - Like Pretty - 2:18
A5 - River Stay Way From My Door - 1:52
A6 - The Way We Were (Instrumental) - 2:58

Side 2:

B1 - Katie - 2:25
B2 - In The Mood - 2:38
B3 - Did You Know It Was Me? - 4:32
B4 - Remembering - 1:19
B5 - Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) - 2:59
B6 - The Way We Were (Finale) Featuring – Barbra Streisand - 3:47

Companies, etc.

Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
Manufactured By – Columbia Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
Copyright © – CBS Inc.
Printed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman

Credits:

Engineer – Dan Wallin
Lyrics By – Alan & Marilyn Bergman
Music By – Marvin Hamlisch
Producer – Fred Salem

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): AL 32830
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): BL 32830
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: Side A, etched): PAL 32830-1D
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: Side B, etched): PBL 32830-1D
Matrix / Runout (Side A & B Stamped): P
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: Side A, etched): PAL 32830-1C
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: Side B, etched): PBL 32830-1C
Rights Society: ASCAP

Marvin Hamlisch – The Way We Were (Original Soundtrack Recording)
Label: Columbia Masterworks – KS 32830
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Pitman Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1974
Genre: Jazz, Stage & Screen
Style: Soundtrack, Smooth Jazz, Swing

Viewfinder links:

David Bailey

Marvin Hamlisch

Immortal Loves

Jeremiah Johnson

Robert Redford

Steve Schapiro

Barbra Streisand

Twilight Zone

Net links:

ABC News ~ Robert Redford, film icon, director & activist, dead at 89

AP News ~ Fonda, DiCaprio, Streisand mourn death of Robert Redford