That Thing You Do!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

that thing you do!: original motion picture soundtrack [soundtrack]

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The early-'60s pop group The Wonders never existed outside of That Thing You Do, Tom Hanks' feature-film directorial debut--but a lot of bands like them sure did. If you've seen the movie, I defy you to resist the title song--a perfect pop confection that captures the musical spirit of the era (and the high spirits of the movie) with cleverness and glee. (The deadpan "historical" liner notes are priceless.) The first song, "Lovin' You Lots and Lots" (written by Hanks himself) is a hilariously awful example of the insipid "grown-up" pop Muzak of the mid-'60s (performed by the Ray Coniff-like "Norm Wooster Singers"), but the element of parody in these tracks is suffused with affection. And, dammit, these are some really catchy toe-tappers! In addition to some other Wonders hits (not the least of which is "Shrimp Shack," from their first movie appearance in Weekend at Party Pier), there's also a girl-group single ("Hold My Hand, Hold My Heart" by the Chantrellines); a teen hearbreak anthem ("My World is Over" by Diane Dane); "one of the seminal jazz recordings of 1958" ("Time To Blow," by Del Paxton) ... and much, much more! --Jim Emerson

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That Thing You Do!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Average customer rating:

Brings back memories
Great Soundtrack
Great 60's songs written in the 90's!
Great Movie ! Great Soundtrack !
Better than you might think

That Thing You Do!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002BQD
Release Date: 1996-09-24

Tracks:

Lovin' You Lots And Lots - The Norm Wooster Singers
That Thing You Do! - The Wonders
Little Wild One - The Wonders
Dance With Me Tonight - The Wonders
All My Only Dreams - The Wonders
I Need You (That Thing You Do) - The Wonders
She Knows It - The Heardsmen
Mr. Downtown - Freddy Fredrickson
Hold My Hand, Hold My Heart - The Chantrellines
Voyage Around The Moon - The Saturn
My World Is Over - Diane Dane
Drive Faster - The Vicksburgs
Shrimp Shack - Cap'n Geech And The Shrimp Shack Shooters
Time To Blow - Del Paxton
That Thing You Do! (Live At The Hollywood...) - The Wonders

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The early-'60s pop group The Wonders never existed outside of That Thing You Do, Tom Hanks' feature-film directorial debut--but a lot of bands like them sure did. If you've seen the movie, I defy you to resist the title song--a perfect pop confection that captures the musical spirit of the era (and the high spirits of the movie) with cleverness and glee. (The deadpan "historical" liner notes are priceless.) The first song, "Lovin' You Lots and Lots" (written by Hanks himself) is a hilariously awful example of the insipid "grown-up" pop Muzak of the mid-'60s (performed by the Ray Coniff-like "Norm Wooster Singers"), but the element of parody in these tracks is suffused with affection. And, dammit, these are some really catchy toe-tappers! In addition to some other Wonders hits (not the least of which is "Shrimp Shack," from their first movie appearance in Weekend at Party Pier), there's also a girl-group single ("Hold My Hand, Hold My Heart" by the Chantrellines); a teen hearbreak anthem ("My World is Over" by Diane Dane); "one of the seminal jazz recordings of 1958" ("Time To Blow," by Del Paxton) ... and much, much more! --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

Brings back memories.......2007-06-27

I didn't see this movie until recently, even though it had been out for some time. We TIVO'D it because we thought it might be fun to watch. What a really great story full of good acting, and really super new music that very much captures the sound and spirit of early 60's pop/rock. I went right out and ordered the soundtrack because I loved the music so much. It was the sound I loved and it was new music, nobody writes music that has this 60's sound and lyrics anymore. Its a fun trip back to a different time, before Vietnam, drugs, and politics stripped all of the innocence away. I would recommend it!

Great Soundtrack.......2007-06-27

This is a great CD! The music is wonderful and the movie is just fantastic! Check it out. Very pleasantly surprising!

Great 60's songs written in the 90's!.......2007-05-28

This is a terrific companion piece to the movie. If you loved the music of the sixties then you will surely enjoy this cd. Tom Hanks is credited with helping to write several of the songs and he does a wonderful job, as do all the songwriters, of capturing the variety and spirit of 60's music. I listen to this when I don't have time to watch the movie and need something to lift my spirits. Besides the title track, Dance With Me Tonight is my favorite song with Hold My Hand Hold My Heart a very close third.

Great Movie ! Great Soundtrack !.......2007-05-13

If you like songs from early 60's you will enjoy this CD!

It's impossible to disconnect the movie from the songs !

Remember the great times !

Better than you might think.......2007-05-12

Most of this album is actually pretty good. Typically I only skip past a couple of songs when listening to it, and a few of the songs are, what I would term, "excellent." The vocal arrangements are strong, and the musicianship is solid.

Enjoy,
Jim

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