One of the lesser-known aspects of Mitchum's career was his foray into music as a singer. Critic Greg Adams writes, "Unlike most celebrity vocalists, Robert Mitchum actually had musical talent." Mitchum's voice was often used instead of that of a professional singer when his character sang in his films.
Who sang Thunder Road in the movie Thunder Road?
The film's opening song is "The Ballad of Thunder Road," sung by Randy Sparks, a different arrangement of which was recorded by Mitchum and released as a popular 45 RPM single, also on Capitol.
What is Robert Mitchum's best movie?
Robert Mitchum movies: 20 greatest films ranked worst to best
- THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) Directed by Charles Laughton.
- CAPE FEAR (1962) Directed by J. Lee Thompson. ...
- OUT OF THE PAST (1947) ...
- THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE (1973) ...
- FAREWELL, MY LOVELY (1975) ...
- THE YAKUZA (1975) ...
- THE STORY OF G.I. ...
- DEAD MAN (1996) ...
