Rudy (film) - Soundtrack

Soundtrack

The soundtrack to Rudy was composed and conducted by veteran composer Jerry Goldsmith. Goldsmith had previously worked with filmmakers Angelo Pizzo and David Anspaugh on their successful 1986 film Hoosiers, garnering the film an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score and thus making Goldsmith their first choice to compose a soundtrack for Rudy.

1. "Main Title" (3:35)
2. "A Start" (2:27)
3. "Waiting" (2:35)
4. "Back on the Field" (2:07)
5. "To Notre Dame" (6:55)
6. "Tryouts" (4:27)
7. "The Key" (3:55)
8. "Take Us Out" (1:51)
9. "The Plaque" (2:36)
10. "The Final Game" (6:16)

According to Soundtrack.net, the music from Rudy has been used in 12 trailers, including those for Angels in the Outfield, The Deep End of the Ocean, Good Will Hunting and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.

In 2008, Senator John McCain used "Take Us Out" as an official anthem during his presidential run. The piece of music was played at major events such as after Senator McCain's acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention and after John McCain announced Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate in Dayton, Ohio.