After poring through a few tributes to the late Mike Nichols this weekend, I was reminded that he directed Silkwood, the moving biopic on nuclear power plant worker turned activist Karen Silkwood.

I have not seen the movie in decades, but I did pick up the soundtrack earlier this year because I was curious to revisit Meryl Streep’s rendition of “Amazing Grace,” and not at all because of the smoldering looks that Meryl, Kurt, and Cher were throwing my way.

For the most part, musical scores are a little too highbrow for me, but I am most definitely glad I forked over a few dollars for this LP.  The selections below made me want to revisit the movie, think of it as an emotional sampler. Per usual Meryl delivers.

Down The Highway (Reprise) – Georges Delerue

Karen Is Contaminated – Georges Delerue

Amazing Grace – Meryl Streep