West Side Story (1961) Soundtrack
13 Dec 1961(60 Songs)
13 Dec 1961(60 Songs)
Orchestra - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
This opening by Saul Bass who also did the end credits features a color changing background and lines forming a sketch of New York City. 
Orchestra - My Fair Lady (2001 London Cast Recording)
00:04 The film opens with a mounting tension between a white American gang the Jets and a rival gang of Puerto Rican immigrants the Sharks.
Russ Tamblyn - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
00:20 The Jets discuss about challenging the Sharks to a rumble. Leader Riff suggests that Tony should present the challenge to them.
Jim Bryant - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
00:26 Tony changes his mind and decides to meet Riff at the dance, knowing that he'll discover that "something".
Orchestra - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
00:31 Glad Hand tries to get members of the rivals gang to dance together that turns into a mambo. Tony and Maria meet for the first time.
Jim Bryant - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
00:44 Tony realizes that he is in love with Maria.
Rita Moreno, William Bramley, Didier Deutsch, Marni Nixon, Natalie Wood, George Chakiris & Jim Bryant - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
00:49 Anita and the girls debate with Bernardo and the guys about their country while living in America.
Jim Bryant & Marni Nixon - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
00:56 Tony sees Maria outside the fire escape at her home where they confirm their love for each other.
Russ Tamblyn - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The Jets make fun of Officer Krupke.
Russ Tamblyn - Movie Night: Famous Soundtracks
01:06 Riff and the Jets poke fun of Officer Krupke and the various theories of how to deal with juvenile delinquency.
Johnny Green - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The 2003 DVD restored the intermission that was slated for the roadshow release of the film.
Marni Nixon, Yvonne Othon, Suzie Kaye & Joanne Miya - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
01:20 While working at the bridal shop, Maria tells the Shark girls about how happy she is.
Jim Bryant & Marni Nixon - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
01:29 Tony and Maria fantasize about their dream wedding.
Jim Bryant, Marni Nixon & Betty Wand - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
01:32 A musical montage shows the Jets and the Sharks preparing for the rumble while Anita gets ready for her date with Bernardo and Tony goes to see Maria.
Betty Wand - West Side Story (1961 Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Anita scolds Maria for falling in love with Tony.
Jim Bryant - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The Jets and the Sharks get ready for the rumble. Anita gets herself ready for Bernardo. Maria waits for Tony.
Orchestra - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
01:39 Tony tries to stop Riff and Bernado from fighting. Riff dies after he is stabbed by Bernardo before Tony kills him, causing a full-fledged melee.
Jim Bryant & Marni Nixon - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
01:49 Tony calms Maria by explaining what happened after he killed her brother. Maria begs him to stay with her and the two reaffirm their love.
Tucker Smith - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
01:55 Ice takes over as the new leader of the Jets by telling them to play it cool if they're gonna get revenge on the Sharks.
Tucker Smith - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Ice calms the Jets and becomes their new leader.
Betty Wand & Marni Nixon - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
02:04 Anita says to Maria that Tony is a murderer since he killed Bernado but Maria heartfelt love wins over her.
Betty Wand - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Anita scolds Maria for falling in love with Tony.
02:19 Tony dies after he's shot. Maria takes the gun from Chino and blames everyone for the deaths. Both gangs carry Tony, bringing the feud to an end.
Orchestra - West Side Story (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
This was scrapped in order create tension in the film. However, viewers can watch the movie on the DVD version with or without the intermission.
Jim Bryant - West Side Story (1961 Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The Jets and the Sharks get ready for the rumble. Anita gets herself ready for Bernardo. Maria waits for Tony.
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