The Family Way (Original Soundtrack)

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THE FAMILY WAY is a 1966 British comedy-drama film starring John Mills and Hayley Mills. The soundtrack was composed by Paul McCartney. The recording was arranged and supervised by Beatles producer George Martin. The original 1967 soundtrack recording to THE FAMILY WAY begins with McCartney's theme, "Love in the Open Air", and contains 12 more (untitled) instrumental themes suited to the onscreen action. For his composition, McCartney was initially inspired by the sound of brass bands, familiar to his childhood in the North of England.