“Midnight Cowboy” is an instrumental song performed by the American piano duo Ferrante and Teicher. The song was released in 1969 as a part of their album “Midnight Cowboy: Music from the Soundtrack of the Motion Picture.” The song is famous for being the theme music from the movie “Midnight Cowboy,” which was released in 1969 and directed by John Schlesinger.
The song “Midnight Cowboy” is a hauntingly beautiful and melancholic instrumental piece, with a memorable melody played on pianos.
It captures the mood and atmosphere of the film, which tells the story of a young Texan who comes to New York City and befriends a crippled con man. The instrumental evokes a sense of loneliness and isolation.
Ferrante and Teicher’s rendition of “Midnight Cowboy” was a commercial success and helped bring their music to a broader audience. The song remains a well-known and enduring piece of instrumental music, associated with the film and celebrated for its evocative and emotive qualities.