Forbbiden Fruit Playlist
Similiar to VINCENT'S PLAYLIST, below are songs chosen for certain chapters in the book FORBIDDEN FRUIT. These selections represent either a character or something occurring in the chapter and are meant to be enjoyed as background music. If you have a Spotify account and the app is downloaded on your computer or mobile device, open it and when you select a Play button below, it should play the entire song. If you do not have the application, the button will play a thirty second preview of the song, then give you a choice to go to Spotify. You can click out of the selection or hit the X and it will connect with Spotify, where you're given an option for a three-month free subscription with no obligation to subscribe. Sign up and hear all of the songs in their entirety. At the end of the free period, you may close your free account. If you do sign up, you will find so many fabulous artists and songs! (This website does not profit from any association with Spotify.) Note: if viewing this page on your mobile device, all of the song selection buttons will appear together at the bottom of the page.
PROLOGUE: Two Worlds in Peril
"The Golden Land" (Instrumental); Artist: Evan Call
Composer & Lyricist: Evan Call
Album: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End: Season 2 (original sountrack), 2026
Producer: Evan Call; Source: Milan Records; License: Spotify (2:59)
CHAPTER 2: Vincent's Rebuild
"Frankenstein" (Instrumental); Artist: Edgar Winter Group - Edgar Winter, Dan Hartman, Chuck Ruff
Composer: Edgar Winter
Album: "The Edgar Winter Group: They Only Come Out at Night, 1972
Producer: (unknown); Source: Epic; License: Spotify (4:15)
CHAPTER 4: Dangerous Places
"(Highway to the) Danger Zone" (from 'TOP GUN' original soundtrack); Artist: Kenny Loggins
Composer & Lyricist: Giorgio Moroder
Album: "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow - The Greatest Hits of Kenny Loggins", 1997
Executive Producer: Michael Dilbeck; Producer: Giorgio Moroder; Source: Columbia; License: Spotify (3:35)
CHAPTER 8 & 30: The White Recluse
"Villains Aren't Born (They're Made)"; Artist: PEGGY
Composer & Lyricist: Peggy Owens
Single Release included in Compilation on Public Playlist, QUIX; 'Villains Aren't Born, They're Made", 2022
Producer: Carter James; Source: Network Music Group; License: Spotify (3:15)
CHAPTER 13: Mary and the Apple Orchard
"Enchanted"; Artist: Taylor Swift
Composer & Lyricist: Taylor Swift; Arranger: Chris Carmichael
Album: "Speak Now", 2010
Producers: Taylor Swift, Nathan Chapman; Source: Taylor Swift; License: Spotify (5:52)
CHAPTER 15: Brother Paul
"Wayfaring Pilgrim" (Instrumental); Artist: Ray Buchanan
Composer: Ray Buchanan, E. Freeman
Album: "In The Beginning", 1974
Producer: E. Freeman; Source: Universal Records; License: Spotify (5:08)
CHAPTER 20: Troy and Loveena, Stormy Weather
"Suite: Judy Blue Eyes"; Artist: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, Neil Young
Composer & Lyricist: Stephen Stills
Album: "So Far", 1974
Producers: David Crosby, Graham Nash, Neil Young, Stephen Stills; Source: Rhino Atlantic; License: Spotify (7:25)
CHAPTER 25 & 26: The Food Distributions
"Terms of Endearment" (Instrumental); Artist: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kinzel, Conductor: William Tritt
Composer & Arranger: Michael Gore
Album: "Compilation, Triple Feature", 1988
Producer: Robert Woods; Source: Telarc; License: Spotify (2:56)
CHAPTER 30 & 33: Never Trust an Ex
"Tornado in a Trailer Park" (Instrumental); Artist: Henry Jackman, Matthew Margeson; Conductor: Gavin Greenaway
Composers: Henry Jackman, Matthew Margeson, Alex Belcher, Dominic Lewis
Album: "Kingsman: The Golden Circle (original motion picture score)", 2017
Producers: Matthew Vaughn, David Reid, Adam Bohling; Source: Hollywood Records; License: Spotify (2:30)
CHAPTER 35: This Changes Everything
"For Baby"; Artist: Peter, Paul and Mary - Peter Yarrow, Paul Stokey, Mary Travers
Composer & Lyricist: John Denver
Album: "The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary, 2004 Remaster", 2004
Producer: Albert B. Grossman; Source: Rhino/Warner Records; License: Spotify (2:44)
CHAPTER 40: Buried Memories
"The Carousel Waltz" (Instrumental); Artist: The Carousel Orchestra
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Book & Lyricist: Oscar Hammerstein, II
Album: "Rodger's & Hammerstein's Carousel, 2018 Broadway Cast Recording", 2018
Executive Producers: Andy Einhorn, Sean Patrick Flahaven; Producer: Steven Epstein; Source: Concord Theatricals; License: Spotify (8:12)
CHAPTER 46: Heroes and Heroines
"Blackbiird"; Artist: Beyonce w Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts, Khirye Tyler, Paul McCartney
Composer: Paul McCartney; Lyricist: John Lennon
Album: "Cowboy Carter", 2024
Executive Producer: Beyonce Knowles Carter; Producers: Beyonce, Paul McCartney, Khirye Tyler; Source: Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia; License: Spotify (2:12)
CHAPTER 1: Loveena Leaves
"Softly as I Leave You" (Instrumental); Artist: Roger Williams; Conductor, Ralph Carmichael
Composer & Lyricists: Georgio Calabrese, Hal Shaper, Antonio De Vita
Album: "Roger Williams Plays the Hits", 1965
Producer: (unknown); Source: Geffen; License: Spotify (3:17)
CHAPTER 2 & 3: Troy and Tommy
"Teach Your Children"; Artist: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, Neil Young
Composer & Lyricist: Graham Nash
Album: "So Far", 1974
Producers: David Crosby, Graham Nash, Neil Young, Stephen Stills; Source: Rhino Atlantic; License: Spotify (2:55)
CHAPTER 6: Vincent's Electrifying Connection
"Electrifying (Slight Return)" (Instrumental); Artist: Miguel Montalban
Composer: Miguel Montalban
Album: "Electrifying (Slight Return)", 2022
Producer: Miguel Montalban; Source: Miguel Montalban Music; License: Spotify (9:56)
CHAPTER 10: Tommy Heads Home
"Home Sweet Home"; Artist: Motley Crue - Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars
Composers & Lyricists: Nikki Six, Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars
Album: "Theater of Pain (Deluxe Version)", 1985
Producer: Tom Werman; Source: BMG Rigths Management (US) LLC; License: Spotify (4:00)
CHAPTER 14: The Blues Alley Club
"Blues We Like" (Instrumental); Artist: B. B. King
Composer: B. B. King
Album: "Blues On The Bay", 1998
Producer: B. B. King; Source: Geffen; License: Spotify (5:07)
CHAPTER 18: Katherine in the Park
"Blackbird, 2018 Mix"; Artist: The Beatles - Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Star
Composer: Paul McCartney; Lyricist: John Lennon; Arranger: George Martin
Album: "The Beatles, 1967-1970 (2023 Edition)", 2023
Producers: George Martin, Chris Thomas; Source: UMC, Universal Music Catalogue; License: Spotify (2:21)
CHAPTER 23: Lies Exposed
"Green Onions" (Instrumental); Artist: Booker T & the MG's
Composers: Booker T. Jones, Al Jackson, Jr., Lewis Steinberg, Steve Cropper
Album: "Green Onion", 1962
Producer: (unknown); Source: Rhino Atlantic; License: Spotify (2:56)
CHAPTER 28: Murder at Midnight
"For What It's Worth"; Artist: Buffalo Springfield - Bruce Palmer, Dewey Martin, Neil Young, Richie Furay, Stephen Stills
Composer & Lyricist: Stephen Stills
Album: "Buffalo Springfield", 1966
Producers: Brian Stone, Charles Greene; Source: Rhino Elektra; License: Spotify (2:34)
CHAPTER 32: Mary Faces Her Future
"What Was I Made For?" (from the motion picture, 'Barbie'); Artist: Billie Eillish
Composers & Lyricists: Billie Eillish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell
Single Release, "What Was I Made For?", 2023
Producers: Billie Eillish, Finneas O'Connell, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt; Source: Darkroom/Interscope Records; License: Spotify (3:42)
CHAPTER 37: Mrs. Nevolen
"I Hope You Find It"; Artist: Cher with Adams Phillips, Ash Soan, Mark Taylor, Rita Campbell
Composer & Lyricist: Robin Smith; Arrangers: Jeffrey Steele, Steve Robson
Album: "Closer To The Truth", 2013
Executive Producers: Cher, Lindsey Scott; Producer: Mark Taylor; Source: Warner Records; License: Spotify (3:46)
CHAPTER 42: Secrets That Kill
"Secrets"; Artist: OneRepublic - Ryan Tedder, Zack Filkins, Drew Brown, Brian Willett, Brent Kutzle, Eddie Fisher
Composer & Lyricist: Ryan Tedder
Album: "Waking Up (Deluxe)", 2009
Producers: Ryan Tedder, Andy Prickett; Source: Mosley/Interscope; License: Spotify (3:45)
EPILOGUE: May Your Dreams Come True
"To Dream the Impossible Dream"; Artist: Josh Grobon and the London Studio Orchestra
Composers & Lyricists: Joe Darion, Mitch Leigh; Orchestral Arranger: Bernie Herms
Single Release, "To Dream The Impossible Dream", 2020
Producer: Bernie Herms; Source: Reprise; License: Spotify (4:15)