Lily Was Here (soundtrack)

Lily Was Here is a primarily instrumental soundtrack album by Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer and British guitarist Dave Stewart, released in 1989. It served as the soundtrack to the Dutch film of the same name, Lily Was Here, directed by Ben Verbong.

The album's title track, "Lily Was Here," a saxophone and guitar duet, became an international hit single, reaching number one in the Netherlands, and achieving significant chart success in several other European countries and beyond. The song's distinctive melody and evocative atmosphere contributed to its widespread popularity.

The remainder of the soundtrack album consists of original instrumental compositions by Dulfer and Stewart, showcasing a blend of jazz, funk, and pop influences. These tracks complement the film's narrative and themes, creating a cohesive sonic landscape. While "Lily Was Here" remains the most well-known track, the album as a whole is regarded as a notable example of late 1980s instrumental music. The collaboration between Dulfer, then a rising young talent, and Stewart, already established for his work with Eurythmics, brought together diverse musical backgrounds and styles, resulting in a commercially successful and critically recognized work.