Gigi (soundtrack)

The Gigi soundtrack refers to the musical recordings associated with the 1958 American musical film Gigi, directed by Vincente Minnelli. The film, adapted from the 1944 novella of the same name by Colette, features music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner.

The soundtrack album, released in 1958, features the film's principal cast, including Louis Jourdan, Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, and Hermione Gingold, performing the songs. It includes well-known songs such as "Thank Heaven for Little Girls," "Gigi," "The Parisians," "I Remember It Well," "Waltz at Maxim's," and "Say a Prayer for Me Tonight."

The Gigi soundtrack was commercially successful, reaching number one on the Billboard charts and remaining there for several weeks. It was also critically acclaimed, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song ("Gigi") and contributing to the film's sweep of the 31st Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Original Score.

The music from the Gigi soundtrack has been influential in popular culture and continues to be performed and enjoyed today. The soundtrack is considered a classic example of the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals.