Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack From The Vestron Motion Picture
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Free Music Review: A must for Dirty Dancers!
Hit: 5 Stars
On August 14,1987,the movie DIRTY DANCING was theatrically released and became one of the year's best films. Some songs on this album were previously released. The first track,(I'VE HAD THE)TIME OF MY LIFE was a major hit,performed by the surviving Righteous Brother Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. Warnes had a hit song in the 70's entitled RIGHT TIME OF THE NIGHT. TIME OF MY LIFE was later used in a hotel chain commercial and Medley and Warnes sued for the rights. BE MY BABY was a hit in '62 for the Ronettes. SHE'S LIKE THE WIND was another hit performed by the film's star PATRICK SWAYZE. Another original track that also became a hit was HUNGRY EYES,performed by Eric Carmen. Carmen had a hit in '75 entitled ALL BY MYSELF. He also co-wrote the "Footloose" love theme,ALMOST PARADISE. STAY was on hit parade in 1961 or '62,performed by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. YES sounds awesome and is suitable for aerobics classes. YOU DON'T OWN ME was a hit for Lesley Gore in '63 and on this album is covered by The Blow Monkeys,whose frontman is a George Michael soundalike. Bruce Channel recorded HEY BABY and was a hit in '62. OVERLOAD is a hard-rocker. LOVE IS STRANGE was recorded in the late 50's by Mickey & Sylvia. WHERE ARE YOU TONIGHT? was recorded by the Doobie Brothers' former frontman Tom Johnston in the style of Huey Lewis & The News(at the time of recording,the Doobie Brothers were disbanded and would later re-form with the original members including Johnston). IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT was a hit for the Five Satins in 1956. The sequel to this album,MORE DIRTY DANCING,would contain more oldies-but-goodies and original music.Free Music Review: DIRTY DANCING
Hit: 5 Stars
Dirty Dancing brings back many good memories. It truly is a wonderful film in that it does'nt come across as a routine, sloppy production like so many love stories can be. What compliments the ethos of the film is the sizzling soundtrack. The story in the film is set in the 1960's though the majority of it's soundtrack are tracks recorded in the 1980's and they do admitedly sound very distinctive to that era but never the less it still makes for a tremendously enjoyable soundtrack. I've Had The Time Of My Life is a song that forever will be associated with Dirty Dancing and it's an absolutley magnificent recording at that. as the song plays you almost visualise the triumphant climax of the film where Patrick swayze and Jennifer grey do some electricifying dancing. Be my Baby is a fantastic soul classic sung by the highly underated group, The Ronettes where as Patrick Swayze surprisingly puts in a stunning and powerful performance on the breathtakingly beautiful, She's Like's The Wind. Hungry Eyes is another stand out track. With it's beautiful musical arrangements and a fabulous performance from Eric Carmen, the tack is quite simply a classic - a vastly underated one1 Every track on here is an absolute clasic with main highlights being glorious soul classics like Stay by William and Maurice, the silly butfun Love Is Strange, Overload and more contemporary recordings like the swinging, Yes and the totally magnificent, Where Are You Tonight? Superb recordings all round from an equally superb, classic movie. Highly Recommended!Free Music Review: Loving this CD!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is wonderful. Sure does take me back to a gentler, stress free time in my life. I was in my mid 20s in the 80s but loved this music. I ordered this one along with Footloose and Flashdance because it was package deal I just couldn't ignore. I couldn't be happier. With the exception of needing a pile driver to open the darn sealing tape on the top of each jewel case (whew!), these are in excellent condition, sound amazing, and I can't stop singing along (but I can't understand why the room clears when I begin to sing...) Even peeling potatoes for supper I found myself clumsily dropping stuff into the sink because I couldn't keep my feet from dancing around the kitchen. Even one of the dogs got so excited feeding off my newfound energy and lifted spirits that he was prancing in circles along with me. Now THAT takes some doing seeing as how he is 12 years old. All 3 of these CDs are big hits in this household and I am so happy I took advantage of the 3fer offer. Funny, after all these years, I STILL can't decipher all the words to Flashdance's "Going on a Manhunt"...Free Music Review: Free Spirited Dancing
Hit: 5 Stars
A very fun and feel good soundtrack that will give you an emotional boost and leave you feeling happy. This cd is a wonderful medley of various songs from various genres that make you think of summer fun and carefree good times where you enjoy yourself and have fun with those you care about. The soundtrack has a wide range of good songs. Some of my favorite songs on the cd are "I've Had the time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warner, "Hungry Eyes "by Eric Carmen, and "She's like the Wind" by Patrick Swayze and Eric Fraser. What is really special about the "She's Like the Wind" song was that it served as a special dedication from Patrick Swayze to his wife when he was still alive. I find this beautiful and heartwarming because it is obvious that the late Patrick Swayze and his wife shared true and lasting love because they were married from 1975 until this year when he passed away. If you are open to various musical genres that leave you feel free and energetic then please purchase this cd. This cd is one of the classics that only gets better with time.Free Music Review: Dirty Dancing
Hit: 5 Stars
If you enjoyed the movie Dirty Dancing, you will love the soundtrack. This cd is one that can change your mood with just a minute of listening. If you are not having a very upbeat day and you listen to any of the songs found on this cd you will often find yourself tapping your feet or snapping you fingers to the beat. Each of the songs have a different tempo, and each one can meet the mood you are in. The musical style also varies from song to song. Personally, I love this soundtrack and it is one that i play a lot. Everyone I have recommended this cd to also finds it very enjoyable. The songs are not "hard rock" but yet the are not "classical". It has a variety of all time good songs. If you are looking for a cd that can put you in an upbeat mood instantly, go get Dirty Dancing.