Home Alone: John Williams PLAYS Music Score and Shares Backstory (Flashback)

John Williams played 'Home Alone's music score on piano for ET, following his Oscar nomination for composing the 1990 holiday classic's sountrack and its title song, 'Somewhere in My Memory.' In this rare interview, Williams shares the backstory of how he signed on just two months before the movie it theaters, where it later grossed nearly $500 million at the box office. The legendary composer also explained why he was excited for the opportunity to write Christmas music, as opposed to his iconic adventure-themed scores for 'E.T.' and the 'Indiana Jones' franchise.

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John Williams is a national treasure.

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How lucky are we to have lived in John William’s lifetime. This man is a national treasure and the 8th wonder of the world.

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Home alone had one of the best composers

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The music in these films and the Christmas feelings it evokes will linger on through time. This man is a modern day music genius - no doubts about it

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The instrumental alone warms my heart, what more listening to the entire song? ❤❤❤

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John Williams. My favorite score E.T.😊😊😊

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Home alone would not have been home alone without John William's magic. He just made it magical.

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The best modern Christmas song

[@Chiefbrody22]

Kudos to Fox for bringing Williams in. They knew the film was testing sky high and wanted to elevate it even further by having Williams score it. He's not going to say it but they moved Bruce Broughton off the movie (his name was on the original trailers) and the rest is history.

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Legendary Maestro John Williams Home Alone 1 and 2 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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He is inspiring. He was doing this score in his 60s! In the 80s he was moving towards 50 and killing the soundtrack scene on just about all the films. His hard work just paid off!❤

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Such a humble genius ❤

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Spielberg once said the John Williams was responsible for half the success of Jaws. You can apply that to practically every film he's ever scored, including Spielberg films. I would say about 70% of Home Alone.

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My dad was Spielberg’s chauffeur in the 90’s .

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I love him so much. 🥹

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I'm not sure this film would be so amazing without Williams' score

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There is still the beautiful little boy.

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He’s a legend

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Of Course , Home Alone would not be complete and a classic without John Williams

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I'm very jealous of the Americans for having such a talented composer :)

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The man is my idol.

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0:42 John Williams: "I want to write Christmas music, but it's such a challenge" - writes one of the most iconic Christmas music to date

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Genius like joe hisaishi james horner

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😅😅

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