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Artwork for E.T.: The Departure Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

E.T.: The Departure

Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

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  1. Written by John Williams, also Cantina Band (London Symphony Orchestra), Main Title (Theme From Jaws) (John Williams) and Out to the Sea (John Williams)

  2. Released on Telarc Digital, also Henry V: Opening and Closing Titles, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves: Main Titles and Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act II, Scene XXI. Dialogue "Prinz, dein Betragen war bis hieher männlich und gelassen" (Sarastro, Pamina) (Barbara Hendricks)

  3. Part of Star Tracks, also E.T.: The Bicycle Chase, Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Main Theme and Conclusion

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Written by
John Williams
Part of
Star Tracks
Released on
Telarc Digital

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  1. 1MusicBrainz E.T.: The Departure was written by John Williams

    E.T.: The Departure was written by John Williams

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  2. 2MusicBrainz E.T.: The Departure is part of the release Star Tracks

    E.T.: The Departure is part of the release Star Tracks

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz Telarc Digital is the label of the song E.T.: The Departure

    Telarc Digital is the label of the song E.T.: The Departure

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz E.T.: The Departure was released on 1984-05-01

    E.T.: The Departure was released on 1984-05-01

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026