Los Angeles, CA – Visionary filmmaker, musician, and creative force Jeymes Samuel proudly unveils Spaghetti Western, an electrifying new compilation of rare and essential tracks from the golden era of Italian Western cinema (1963-1972). Created in partnership with legendary Italian soundtrack label CAM Sugar, the compilation will be available on all digital streaming platforms starting June 20, with Deluxe Boxset, 2LP vinyl and CD editions via CAM Sugar/UMe. 

 

Personally overseeing every aspect of the release—from handpicking the 20 tracks from CAM Sugar’s archive vault of over 2,000 original scores and designing the official artwork, to producing original compositions and penning liner notes—Jeymes Samuel offers an immersive and intimate perspective on one of cinema’s most musically memorable genres. 

 

In addition to his musical contributions, Samuel adds a deeply personal visual element to the collection through the hand-painted cover and inside sleeve art, created exclusively for this release. The project blends music and art, uniting timeless Spaghetti Western scores with Samuel’s own creative interpretations. Each track was carefully curated to evoke the rugged landscapes and heightened drama of the genre, while the artwork captures what these films ignite in his imagination- a visceral, visual journey into the wild, surreal beauty of Spaghetti Westerns. 

 

“This isn’t just a compilation – it’s a love letter to the Spaghetti Western and the artists who transformed cinema forever. These soundtracks shaped my creative soul, and with this collection, I’ve blended timeless scores with my own interpretations to honor the genre’s raw beauty and bold spirit. It’s music, memory, and homage – an invitation into a world that continues to inspire.” said Jeymes Samuel, creator of Spaghetti Western.” 

 

The album features compositions by legendary names including Ennio Morricone, Piero Umiliani, Nico Fidenco, Gianni Ferrio, and Carlo Rustichelli, as well as unforgettable vocal performances by Alessandro Alessandroni, Caterina Caselli, Jula De Palma, and others. Among its treasures are three tracks that have never been released on vinyl before, along with three more that are making their digital debut. Adding a fresh layer to the collection are two entirely new songs written, produced, and sung by Jeymes Samuel. “The Light” is a hauntingly modern Spaghetti Western anthem, and “Unbroken”, which features a moving spoken word performance by Regina King layered over a sample of Daniele Patucchi’s “Lo Ammazzo’ come un cane (seq.14).” 

 

“Collaborating with Jeymes on this project has been a true honor; his work transcends the idea of curation: it is a cultural statement, a poetic homage to Italian composers, and a profoundly human tribute to a genre often misunderstood. 

 

Throughout this journey, we’ve come to know not only a remarkable creative mind but a rare artistic voice, curious, generous, and boundlessly multidimensional. In Jeymes’ hands, a genre once overlooked or reduced to parody is reawakened in all its emotional and cinematic grandeur. His curation restores Spaghetti Western its dignity, reaffirming its rightful place in the cultural legacy of music and film,” said CAM Sugar.” 

The Deluxe Boxset offers a truly immersive experience, including a standard 2LP, exclusive 7” and 10” vinyl editions with the unreleased tracks by Jeymes Samuel, and an exclusive storyboard from The Harder They Fall illustrated by Dwayne Turner. The package also includes a beautifully designed booklet featuring Samuel’s liner notes and exclusive interviews with Regina King and David Oyelowo, along with a custom-designed dollar note featuring Samuel’s own portrait. 

Pre-order Jeymes Samuel’s Spaghetti Western Collection now: https://camsugardigi.lnk.to/JeymsSamuelSpaghettiWestern  

Jeymes Samuel’s Spaghetti Western Collection will also be available on all principal Digital Streaming Platforms from June 20 

 

Jeymes Samuel’s Spaghetti Western Collection 

2LP VINYL – DELUXE EDITION TRACKLISTING  

Side A 

A1. Sonny—Ennio Morricone — Choir: I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni, whistle: Alessandro Alessandroni 

A2. They Called Him Django—Piero Umiliani — Lead Vocals: John Balfour 

A3. Lo ammazzò come un cane…ma luirideva ancora (Seq.14) —Daniele Patucchi 

A4. That Man—Gianni Ferrio — Lead Vocals: Ann Collin 

A5. A Gringo Like Me—Ennio Morricone — Lead Vocals: Peter Tevis 

Side B 

B1. The Yankee Fellow—Nico Fidenco — Lead Vocals: The Wilder Brothers 

B2. Gray Skies—Alessandro Alessandroni — Choir: I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni3Cuando se muere el sol—Nino Oliviero — Lead Vocals: M. Brezzi 

B4. Concerto per un killer—Michele Lacerenza 

B5. Find A Man—Francesco De Masi — Lead Vocals: Maurizio Graf 

B6. Arizona Colt—Francesco De Masi — Lead Vocals: Raoul 

Side C 

C1. Il cammino di ogni speranza—Caterina Caselli — Lead Vocals: Caterina Caselli 

C2. Clayton—Nico Fidenco — Lead Vocals: Lida Lu, choir: I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni 

C3. Give Me Back—Gianni Ferrio — Lead Vocals: Lydia MacDonald 

C4. Vendetta per vendetta—Angelo Francesco Lavagnino 

C5. I Must Go—Carlo Rustichelli — Lead Vocals: Cifiello 

Side D 

D1. Era un Cow-Boy—Gianni Ferrio — Lead Vocals: Jula De Palma, choir: I 4+4 di Nora Orlandi 

D2. Ballata per un pistolero—Marcello Giombini — Lead Vocals: Peppino Gagliardi 

D3. Hay Amigos You’re Dead—Carlo Savina — Lead Vocals: Don Powell 

D4. Jerry Theme—Francesco De Masi 

BONUS 45 RPMS – 7 INCHES 

1. The Light — Jeymes Samuel*
2. The Light (Instrumental) — Jeymes Samuel*

*previously unreleased 

BONUS 45 RPMS – 10 INCHES 

1. Unbroken — Jeymes Samuel, Regina King, Daniele Patucchi *
2. Unbroken (Instrumental) — Jeymes Samuel, Daniele Patucchi*

*previously unreleased 

 

CD/DIGITAL 

 

1. Sonny (La Banda J. & S. – Cronaca Criminale Del Far West)- Ennio Morricone, I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni
2. They Called Him Django — Piero Umiliani, John Balfour
3. Lo ammazzò come un cane…ma lui rideva ancora — Daniele Patucchi
4. That Man (Mi chiamavano Requiescat ma avevano sbagliato) — Gianni Ferrio, Ann Collin
5. A Gringo Like Me (Duello nel Texas) — Ennio Morricone, Peter Tevis
6. The Yankee Fellow (Per il gusto di uccidere) — Nico Fidenco, The Wilder Brothers
7. Gray Skies (Su le mani cadavere! Sei in arresto) — Alessandro Alessandroni, I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni
8. Cuando se muere el sol (Ringo del Nebraska) — Nino Oliviero, M. Brezzi
9. Concerto per un killer (L’ira di Dio) — Michele Lacerenza
10. Find A Man (Quella sporca storia nel West) — Francesco De Masi, Alessandro Alessandroni, Maurizio Graf
11. Arizona Colt — Francesco De Masi, Alessandro Alessandroni, Raoul
12. Il cammino di ogni speranza — Caterina Caselli
13. Clayton (Lo voglio morto) — Nico Fidenco, Lida Lu
14. Give Me Back (Un dollaro bucato) — Gianni Ferrio, Lydia MacDonald
15. Vendetta per vendetta — Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
16. I Must Go (Un dollaro bucato) — Carlo Rustichelli, Giuseppe Cassia, Mogol, Cifiello
17. Era Un Cow-Boy (Joe! cercati un posto per morire) — Gianni Ferrio, Jula De Palma, I 4+4 di Nora Orlandi
18. Ballata per un pistolero — Marcello Giombini, Peppino Gagliardi
19. Hay Amigos You’re Dead — Carlo Savina, Don Powell
20. Jerry Theme (7 dollari sul rosso) — Francesco De Masi
21. The Light — Jeymes Samuel*
22. The Light (Instrumental) — Jeymes Samuel*
23. Unbroken — Jeymes Samuel, Regina King, Daniele Patucchi*
24. Unbroken (Instrumental) — Jeymes Samuel, Daniele Patucchi*

 

 

ABOUT CAM SUGAR 

Founded in Rome, in 1959 and boasting over 2,000 original scores, CAM Sugar is the most extensive and representative catalogue of Italian and French Soundtracks, winner of over 500 international awards, including Oscar winning films like La Dolce Vita, Il Postino, Mondo Cane, 8 1/2, Amarcord and more. 

 

CAM Sugar’s archive includes work by some of the greatest Italian and French composers ever like Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, Riz Ortolani, Philippe Sarde, Piero Piccioni, Alain Goraguer, Stelvio Cipriani, Piero Umiliani, Armando Trovajoli and many others. 

 

CAM Sugar celebrates the heritage of Italian cinema’s golden age with a series of remastered releases in digital, vinyl and CD directly from original master tapes. Moreover, CAM Sugar interacts with international and intragenerational audiences by organizing listening sessions, DJ Sets and curations. Major international producers and directors pick and choose from our archive with hundreds of samples and synchronizations from movies to fashion campaigns. 

 

CONTACTS: 

Tim Plumley, UMe  

[email protected]  

 

Milly Jones, SUBJECT 

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