Footloose (1984 Film)
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Free Music Review: One of the strongest 80's soundtracks.
Hit: 5 Stars
The movie FOOTLOOSE has a storyline about teenagers rebelling and fighting for their right to dance in a somewhat old-fashioned and uptight midwestern town (a concept that sounds closer to 1954 than 1984, if you ask me).
Featuring an accompanying, fitting soundtrack with mostly upbeat dance, rock and pop hits, along with a few one hit wonders and 70's artists updating their sound (very well).
1. Kenny Loggins' big hit title track is still widely known, and for good reason. Though his style was more in a singer-songwriter/soft rock direction, you'd never know it with this mainstream rock sounding pop track.
2. "Let's Hear it For the Boy" Deniece Williams -- Another huge hit to emerge is in the form of this extremely fun, Madonna or Cyndi Lauper-esque dance track, shown in the movie as they're practicing their moves.
3. "Almost Paradise" Ann Wilson & Mike Reno -- The lead singers of arena rock bands Heart and Loverboy, respectively, join together for the third major hit. Treading the line between adult contemporary and power ballad, this slow, somewhat rock based pop hit has a nice, romantic sound that was probably a staple of high school dances at the time (as it was at the end of the movie).
4. "Holding Out For A Hero" Bonnie Tyler -- Picking the pace up is this lightning fast new wave pop/rock tune with backing keyboards and guitar. The dramatic vocal style she also used on the hit ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" is akin to a more theatrcial version of something Laura Branigan might've done around the same time.
5. "Dancing in the Streets" Shalamar -- (Not to be confused with the Rolling Stones song also covered by Van Halen), this is a more restrained new wavish dance number sounding like it could've come from one of the Caddyshack movies (also featuring Kenny Loggins).
6. "I'm Free" Kenny Loggins -- His second hit here is actually the stronger of the two IMHO. Combining synth rock with a heavy dance rhythm, I can't see how this didn't get released.
7. "Somebody's Eyes" Karla Bonoff -- Not unlike the previous song, I'm amazed this didn't get to be a big hit. A very melodic and uptempo love song akin to Christine McVie's Fleetwood Mac ballads, it also sounds quite unlike her prevous 70's sound.
8. "The Girl Gets Around" Sammy Hagar -- While Sammy was riding high on his solo career, and just before he joined Van Halen, he contributed this short and (for him) more pop based hard rocker, becoming one of the sillier songs here, but it fits in well.
9. "Never" Moving Pictures -- Another one-hit wonder featured (to my knowledge, at least) here is a mid tempo, synthesized dance hit with a background rock sound and ending sax solo soudning like Glenn Frey if he did new wave.
BONUS TRACKS:
In 1999, for the 15th anniversary, this soundtrack album was reissued and expanded with bonus tracks.
10. "Bang Your Head" Quiet Riot -- One of the premiere hair metal bands give us their other big pop/metal hit with this anthemic ode to rock and roll. Though it might not be very original, it's still great.
11. "Waiting For A Girl Like You" Foreigner -- One of their biggest hits is with this warm, synthesized pop/rock ballad.
12. "Hurts so Good" John Mellencamp -- Played in the bar scene, we get this slightly hard arena rock/pop hit (which is still widely known today) before he dropped the Cougar from his name.
13. "Dancing in the Streets" (12' version) -- I actually don't own this version (since I already have the above three songs anyway), so I can't comment on the differences in this to the original.
Free Music Review: THE 80's Musical Soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
First of all, this album became more well-known than than the movie itself. I can very well gurantee you will enjoy this album. Let's take a look at this, song by song.
1. Footloose
The title track of the album is one of the most memorable songs from the movie. This was the opening theme from the movie. This is a fast-tempo song that is great to dance and listen to.
2. Let's Hear It For The Boy
This up-tempo song is more in the synth-pop field of 80's music. This is another great dance tune to listen to. This song was featured in the part of the movie where the main character, Kevin Bacon, is showing his friend how to dance.
3. Almost Paradise
This is the other very well-known song from "Footloose". This is a great ballad hit. This was featured at the end of the movie at the school dance. However, the song featured on the soundtrack is different than what is featured on the movie. Personally, I like the soundtrack version better.
4. Holding Out For A Hero
This is the fastest song on the album which is performed by Bonnie Tyler. Yes, you probably know Bonnie Tyler from "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" or just as the lady with raspy vocals. This is a great song featured when Kevin is trying to win a tractor race. This song promotes the fast action in the movie very well.
5. Dancing In The Sheets
Back into synth-pop mode, "Dancing In The Sheets" is a great instrumental dance song. The constant synth-overtone made this song the hit it became. This song was featured when the preacher's daughter was playing this on the radio at a parking lot with friends.
6. I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)
The rock of Kenny Loggins. Call this song a louder, powerful, and more driving rock than the song, "Footloose". This song was featured in the movie when the preacher granted permission to the students to have a school dance.
7. Somebody's Eyes
This is a laid-back song with a fun melody. The staccatos sound great on the keyboards. Karla Bonoff's vocals also are relaxing and unique. This was featured in the movie during a love scene.
8. The Girl Gets Around
The hard-guitar rock song of the album. This is actually performed by the singer who became the lead singer of Van Halen 2 years after this album was released. This was featured in the movie where Lori Singer was trying to move from truck to truck. That had a lot of excitement.
9. Never
The last synth-pop song on the album. This has great chords played throughout the song and a wonderful saxophone. This was featured in one of the best parts of the movie. There was great choreography to this song.
BONUS TRACKS:
10. Bang Your Head (Metal Health)
One of the first metal rock songs of the 80's. This was what Kevin Bacon blasted in his car all the time.
11. Hurts So Good
Here we are, our second Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp. This is a lighter classic rock song with a great beat. This is featured in the bar scene.
12. Waiting For A Girl Like You
This song is very similar to "Somebody's Eyes" except with longer keyboard sounds. The tempo is the same. This was featured at the school dance at the end of the movie.
13. Dancing In The Sheets (Extended Remix)
Personally, I have never liked remixes. I guess this song would be good for you if you think "Dancing In The Sheets" ends too soon. There are just longer parts in the song. There is also a different sound quality with the drums and keyboards.
Overall, you should definitely buy this album. If you do, please enjoy! Also, watch the movie if you can. The movie promotes the songs so well.
Free Music Review: Almost? It IS Paradise
Hit: 5 Stars
This has got to be one of the #1 best all around soundtracks of all time. There is not one throw away track; there isn't one song I have to skip. This movie was such a huge turning point for me as a child, I begged my mom to let me take dance classes other than ballet and she let me take a freeform dance class and I was obsessed with the song "dancing in the sheets" so that was my song of choice, I tore those mats up.
1. Footloose - Kenny Loggins.... Yes its played a lot on the 80s stations, Yes its Kenny Loggins but it's a great wedding song! Its addictive and I dare you not to sing along!
2. Let's Hear It For the Boy - Denise Williams .... I lip-synched this song to Kevin Ashley at summer camp, its good clean teeny bop fun.
3. Almost Paradise (Love Theme) - Ann Wilson/Mike Reno ...Wow, this is such a school dance song, smell the polo cologne while you lean against that boy crushes shoulder song
4. Holding Out For A Hero - Bonnie Tyler ...Bonnie has a sweet voice, its harsh but powerful and this song showcases that talent
5. Dancing In The Sheets - Shalamar ....I still remember the choreographed dance that Michelle MacAdams and I did on her trampoline to this song, its so good. My favorite out of this soundtrack.
6. I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man) - Kenny Loggins ...When I hear this song, I think of them on the motorcycles in the movies, and the kids go by on the bikes, Kenny is a genius!
7. Somebody's Eyes - Karla Bonoff ...although a bit weak, it's my least favorite, it still gets to me as a good 80s ballad
8. Girl Gets Around, The - Sammy Hagar .....Who doesn't want to play chicken with a semi when they hear this song
9. Never - Moving Pictures....The song where Kevin, and fake Kevin shake their tight jeans around some random industrial complex, they still never explained how he knows all the gymnastics!
10. Bang Your Head (Metal Health) - Quiet Riot .....ahhhhh love this song
11. Waiting For A Girl Like You - Foreigner ......This song is so hauntingly lovely, like an old flame coming back into your life, so many memories
12. Hurts So Good - John Cougar Mellencamp ....back when he still was a cougar....
Buy this soundtrack, Don't Ban dancing ever!!!!
Free Music Review: Footloose And Fancy Free
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the quintessential soundtrack to the 1980's and contains signature tunes that covers a wide varied of genres from a varied group of artists that appeared on the multiplatinum soundtrack. Kenny Loggins is represented with the energetic title track, which quickly shot to #1 on the charts, quite impressive for one of his first forays into rock and roll. "I'm Free" is equally as good, bursting with energetic, feel good rifts.On the R&B front, the collection contains the consummate dance number "Let's Hear It From The Boy," from Denise Williams and "Dancing In The Sheets" from Shalamar (the remastered updated 2000 version contains an extended dance remix of the song as well)
Hot on the heels of her classic epic "Total Eclipse Of The Heart," Welch singer Bonnie Tyler gives her trademark raspy, energetic, and emotional performance on "Holding Out For A Hero." Sammy Hagar, who fronted the group Van Halen in the mid '80's, rocks with "The Girl Gets Around."
The most exceptional ballad featured in the movie is the union between Ann Wilson (of Heart) and Mike Reno (of Loverboy). "Almost Paradise" is the beautiful love theme from the movie that is a modern contemporary classic. Singer/songwriter Karla Bonoff's "Somebody's Eyes" shines with her crystalline vocals. The original collection closes with Moving Pictures' moving ballad, "Never."
The extended CD contains some notable bonus tracks that appeared in the film..."Hurts So Good" is a classic rocker that was a breakout making John Cougar a household name. "Waiting For A Girl Like You," from Foreigner is a welcomed edition to the collection. (That track was #2 on the pop charts an unprecidented 10 weeks!) Heavy metal's Quiet Riot perform the title track to their platinum 1982 album "Mental Health."
A worthwhile eclectic mix of dance, rock and roll, pop, adult contemporary styles...Footloose is a fun and energetic collection that will make you want to get up and dance.
Free Music Review: Wonderful album, but I've got one question...
Hit: 5 Stars
In the song "Somebody's Eyes", by Karla Bonoff, does anybody notice a difference in the opening of the song? Now I didn't buy the CD. I downloaded off of amazon.com and noticed that one of the instruments has been edited out of the song. I don't understand why downloading it compared to buying the CD would make any difference, but if you play the original master of "Somebody's Eyes" and then compare it to the remastered version you'll notice a difference. I just wondered if anybody else had noticed this. At any rate, it's a nice song!
I could brag all day about the soundtrack. It's a classic! From the chart toppers "Footloose", by Kenny Loggins and "Let's Hear It For The Boy", by Denise Willams, to Mike Reno and Ann Wilson doing "Almost Paradise", Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For A Hero", Shalamar's "Dancing In The Sheets" and Kenny Loggins "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" and on down the line of songs to the catchy "Never", by Moving Pictures. Also the additions of John Cougar's Hurt So Good" (Classic), and Foreigner's "I've Been Waiting For A Girl Like You", along with Quite Riot's "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" to compliment Sammy Hagar's "The Girl Gets Around", additions that should have been placed here when the soundtrack was first realeased. The extended mix of "Dancing In The Sheets" is actually very decent (it took me a few listens to get use to it). The beat does tend to have too much of an echo, but the remix, overall, is a good party favorite. The whole album is simply a classic. Enough said!