Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (album) Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (album) Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is the third and final soundtrack album by Monty Python, released in 1983 alongside their last film. Billed as "The only soundtrack album to be introduced by "live" fish! (apart from some copies of 'Shane')", it consists of sketches and songs from the film, with a few links performed by Michael Palin and a brief appearance from Terry Gilliam. The album features dialogue which didn't make it into the final cut of the film as well as additional sound effects to help with the audio medium. "The
Monty Python Sings was re-promoted following the successful reissue of "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" in 1991 when it reached No.62 in the UK album chart. On 30 June 2014, the album was re-released as "Monty Python Sings (Again)" on CD and as a digital download, expanded with six additional recordings – three out-takes from "Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album" and three new tracks from Eric Idle, recorded for inclusion in the team's reunion shows "Monty Python Live (Mostly)". A deluxe edition in both formats also included the 1970 "Monty Python's Flying Circus" album. This version of the album reached