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41 Original Hits From The Soundtrack Of American Graffiti
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Product Details/SpecificationsRecording label: Mca EAN: 0007673280012Binding: Audio CDFormat: Soundtrack, Release Date: 1993-06-22Universal product code (UPC): 076732800126Number of discs: 2Amazon.com
For those of us who grew up in the '70s, this drive-in compilation of '50s and '60s rock and doo-wop, complete with Wolfman Jack introductions, was our introduction to this music. There are 41 jukebox hits here, and every one of them is a classic of its time (although two tracks--"At the Hop" and "She's so Fine" are covers by the revival band Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids). In his 1973 movie, director George Lucas used the music (and the presence of mysterious deejay Wolfman) as the AM-radio soundtrack to one night in suburban California, 1962. The idea was to capture and sustain an end-of-summer, end-of-innocence mood that's in the air throughout the picture-- not as a shortcut to establishing a period (as in Robert Zemeckis'Forrest Gump). There's an awful lot of spontaneous energy in these tunes--from Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly, to the Platters and the Clovers and the Del-Vikings, to the Crests and the Beach Boys--and also just a hint of melancholy that goes down very nicely with a burger, shake, and fries. --Jim Emerson
my timeReview Date: 2010-02-25 Rating: 10 out of 10this is from my generation
had this on vinyl
this was uploaded to my iTunes & then to my touch
love the songs
ReviewsAwesome musical score!Review Date: 2010-02-03 Rating: 10 out of 10The movie was great, but the music made it that way. I can remember Wolfman Jack in the mid-sisties when I was stationed in San Diego. The tunes are original artists and they bring back so many memories. This is one of the best CDs I have ever bought.GroovyReview Date: 2010-02-01 Rating: 10 out of 10Anyone who grew up in the 50's and 60's will love this soundtrack. Just close your eyes and be transported back to a simpler time when living was easy. Wolfman Jack makes this a priceless collector's item. Enjoy!50's remembered!Review Date: 2009-10-03 Rating: 10 out of 10GREAT FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH - great soundtrack. Brought back fond memories of another time splendid, ageless music that will never be forgottenReview Date: 2009-09-21 Rating: 10 out of 10American Graffiti had an abundance of terrific, classic hits from the 1950s and early 1960s; and just one listen proves it! There's an excellent degree of diversity amongst these rock and doo-wop artists; but they all have one thing in common--they were the best of their time. The quality of the sound on this two CD set is excellent and I like the artwork as well.
There's so much great music here; and there's not a dud in the bunch. The first CD opens with Bill Haley & The Comets giving their all on "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock;" this was a massive hit for them! The music is perfect and it still rocks great today! The Crests outdo even themselves on "Sixteen Candles;" this charming ballad moves me with its natural beauty and that's grand. "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" gets the royal treatment from Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers; they do this faultlessly and that horn solo is perfect! Buddy Holly's "That'll Be the Day" lacks nothing, either--this music is all THAT good.
"At the Hop" has a great, fast beat that's good for dancing even today; and The Diamonds' "Stroll" is a magnificent tune that I really like. Listen also for The Tempos to do great justice to "See You in September;" and The Beach Boys perform "Surfin' Safari" without a hitch! In addition, The Platters' "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" glows brighter than silver and gold as they do this gentle ballad to perfection--and beyond! The Diamonds' "Little Darlin'" was always one of my favorites; and Joey Dee & the Starliters are wonderful on "Peppermint Twist." Great! Buddy Holly's "Maybe Baby" is another fine tune, too.
The second CD continues the great numbers. Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" is classic early rock and roll; the music fits perfectly with Chuck's vocals and that electric guitar enhances this all the more. The Flamingos deliver "I Only Have Eyes for You" with panache; and "Get a Job" by The Silhouettes is another one that still sounds terrific in our times. "Do You Wanna Dance" gets a fine treatment from Bobby Freeman and there's yet another gem in "Come Go with Me" by The Del Vikings. I love it!
Johnny Burnette does "You're Sixteen" with lots of positive energy; and The Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" also shines bright. "Chantilly Lace" by The Big Bopper is very well done. The Heartbeats perform "A Thousand Miles Away" flawlessly. Awesome! Of course, Booker T. & the MG's "Green Onions" is an instrumental number that always sounds cool and hip; and listen for The Platters to deliver "Only You (And You Alone)" without ever letting go of a single superfluous note! The second CD ends very nicely with The Beach Boys doing "All Summer Long;" this leaves me wanting even more!
I highly recommend this two CD set for anyone who enjoys music from the 1950s and early 1960s when there certainly was a certain type of innocence that just doesn't exist these days. This is also a fine starter CD set for people just getting into this genre of music.
Language: English (Original Language)
Brand: MCA
Disc 1 Tracks:
1. (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley
2. Sixteen Candles - The Crests
3. Runaway - Del Shannon
4. Why Do Fools Fall in Love? - Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
5. That'll Be the Day - Buddy Holly
6. Fannie Mae - Buster Brown
7. At the Hop - Flash Cadillac, Continental Kids, Flash Cadillac
8. She's So Fine - Flash Cadillac, Continental Kids, Flash Cadillac
9. Stroll - The Diamonds
10. See You in September - The Tempos
11. Surfin' Safari - The Beach Boys
12. (He's) The Great Imposter - The Fleetwoods, The Fleetwoods
13. Almost Grown - Chuck Berry
14. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters
15. Little Darlin' - The Diamonds
16. Peppermint Twist - Joey Dee & the Starliters
17. Barbara Ann - The Regents
18. Book of Love - The Monotones
19. Maybe Baby - Buddy Holly
20. Ya Ya - Lee Dorsey
21. Great Pretender - The Platters
Disc 2 Tracks:
1. Party Doll - Buddy Knox
2. Ain't That a Shame - Fats Domino
3. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
4. I Only Have Eyes for You - The Flamingos
5. Get a Job - Silhouette, The Silhouettes
6. To the Aisle - The Five Satins
7. Do You Wanna Dance - Bobby Freeman
8. Party Doll - Jimmy Bowen, Buddy Know, Buddy Knox
9. Come Go with Me - The Del Vikings
10. You're Sixteen - Johnny Burnette
11. Love Potion No. 9 - The Clovers
12. Since I Don't Have You - Skyline, The Skyliners
13. Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper
14. Teen Angel - Mark Dinning
15. Crying in the Chapel - Sonny Til & the Orioles
16. Thousand Miles Away - The Heartbeats
17. Heart and Soul - The Cleftones
18. Green Onions - Booker T. & the MG's
19. Only You (And You Alone) - The Platters
20. Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight - The Spaniels
21. All Summer Long - The Beach Boys
Publishers: Mca
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