Thoroughly Modern Millie (soundtrack)

Thoroughly Modern Millie is the original soundtrack of the 1967 musical comedy film of the same name, directed by George Roy Hill and produced by Ross Hunter for Universal Pictures. The film, set in the 1920s, stars Julie Andrews as the titular Millie Dillmount, alongside Carol Channing, Mary Tyler Moore, and James Fox. The soundtrack, released by Decca Records in February 1967 as the inaugural entry in their "1500 Deluxe Album Series", blends period jazz standards with original compositions, aiming to evoke the exuberant spirit of the Roaring Twenties.

The album marked Julie Andrews' return to recording after her iconic performances in Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965). Notably, Andrews had no exclusive recording contract at the time, making her participation in the soundtrack a significant draw. The LP featured Carol Channing—fresh from her Broadway triumph in Hello, Dolly!—singing two standout numbers, "Jazz Baby" and "Do It Again". The musical team included composer Elmer Bernstein (who won an Academy Award for his film score, though it was excluded from the album), arranger André Previn, and the legendary songwriting duo Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen, who contributed the title track and "The Tapioca".

Decca promoted the album aggressively, packaging it with a deluxe color booklet containing behind-the-scenes photos and production notes. Despite the film's lavish budget and roadshow presentation, critics noted that the soundtrack relied heavily on recycled 1920s tunes rather than a fully original score. At just 36 minutes, the LP included repetitions and medleys, a decision some reviewers found padding.