The Commitments: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

the commitments: original motion picture soundtrack [soundtrack]

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Based on Irish writer Roddy Doyle's novel and lovingly directed with admirable restraint by the sometimes bombastic Alan Parker, this quirky 1991 tribute to the enduring and universal power of American R&B took some cynical criticism for its reliance on Baby Boomer-era classics such as "Mustang Sally," "Take Me to the River," and "In the Midnight Hour." But that sword cuts two ways: by casting a motley crew of real musicians, including the guts 'n' gravel-voiced young vocalist Andrew Strong, Parker didn't have to do much coaxing to reveal the obvious respect and affection his players have for this music. The material may not be fresh, but the love with which it's played is timeless. --Jerry McCulley

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The Commitments: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]
The Commitments: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Sterilized Soul
  • The Commitments Soundtrack
  • Treat this soundtrack right!
  • Commit to the Commitments
  • an excellent tribute to sweet soul music and soul greats
The Commitments: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various Artists - Soundtracks
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002OGL
Release Date: 1991-08-13

Tracks:

  1. Mustang Sally
  2. Take Me To The River
  3. Chain Of Fools
  4. The Dark End Of The Street
  5. Destination: Anywhere
  6. I Can't Stand The Rain
  7. Try A Little Tenderness
  8. Treat Me Right
  9. Do Right Woman Do Right Man
  10. Mr. Pitiful
  11. I Never Loved A Man
  12. In The Midnight Hour
  13. Bye Bye Baby
  14. Slip Away

Amazon.com

Based on Irish writer Roddy Doyle's novel and lovingly directed with admirable restraint by the sometimes bombastic Alan Parker, this quirky 1991 tribute to the enduring and universal power of American R&B took some cynical criticism for its reliance on Baby Boomer-era classics such as "Mustang Sally," "Take Me to the River," and "In the Midnight Hour." But that sword cuts two ways: by casting a motley crew of real musicians, including the guts 'n' gravel-voiced young vocalist Andrew Strong, Parker didn't have to do much coaxing to reveal the obvious respect and affection his players have for this music. The material may not be fresh, but the love with which it's played is timeless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Sterilized Soul.......2007-06-01

Great film, worthy of praise on many different levels including the musical performances. The "soundtrack" has been processed. Voices have been run through clippers, and the music re-mastered. It's a sad little example of what corporate suits think soul should sound like in order to sell more copies. Tatoo your soul and buy the originals.

5 out of 5 stars The Commitments Soundtrack.......2007-05-13

This is a fantistic collection of music! All the tracks are filled with energy and good quality sound. Although not the original artists, they are great renditions of the classics. I would not hesitate to recommend this cd to anyone who likes rock classics.

5 out of 5 stars Treat this soundtrack right!.......2007-03-28

The song is "Treat Her Right", and the original artist was Roy Head. Oh Yeah, great movie, great soundtrack!

5 out of 5 stars Commit to the Commitments.......2007-03-27

It is a very earthy soundtrack of a group that should have gone further in their efforts of music. Just love it!

5 out of 5 stars an excellent tribute to sweet soul music and soul greats .......2006-02-09

Here is a list of the songs and original artists:
1. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
2. Take Me To The River - Al Green
3. Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
4. The Dark End Of The Street - James Carr,Percy Sledge
5. Destination: Anywhere - Marvelettes
6. I Can't Stand The Rain - Ann Peebles
7. Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
8. Treat Me Right - Otis Redding
9. Do Right Woman Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin
10. Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
11. I Never Loved A Man - Aretha Franklin
12. In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
13. Bye Bye Baby - Mary Wells
14. Slip Away - Clarence Carter
The Commitments, Vol. 2: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Plus 7 Great New Tracks
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Sterilized Soul
  • The Commitments Soundtrack
  • Treat this soundtrack right!
  • Commit to the Commitments
  • an excellent tribute to sweet soul music and soul greats
The Commitments, Vol. 2: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Plus 7 Great New Tracks
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Movie SoundtracksMovie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
1990s1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. The Commitments (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
  2. The Commitments (Original Artists Recordings of Featured Music)
  3. Wilson Pickett's Greatest Hits
  4. The Big Chill - 15th Anniversary: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  5. The Very Best of Otis Redding, Vol. 1

ASIN: B000002OJD
Release Date: 1992-03-17

Tracks:

  1. Hard To Handle
  2. Grits Ain't Groceries
  3. I Thank You
  4. That's The Way Love Is
  5. Show Me
  6. Saved
  7. Too Many Fish In The Sea
  8. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)
  9. Land Of A Thousand Dances
  10. Nowhere To Run
  11. Bring It On Home To Me

Amazon.com

Based on Irish writer Roddy Doyle's novel and lovingly directed with admirable restraint by the sometimes bombastic Alan Parker, this quirky 1991 tribute to the enduring and universal power of American R&B took some cynical criticism for its reliance on Baby Boomer-era classics such as "Mustang Sally," "Take Me to the River," and "In the Midnight Hour." But that sword cuts two ways: by casting a motley crew of real musicians, including the guts 'n' gravel-voiced young vocalist Andrew Strong, Parker didn't have to do much coaxing to reveal the obvious respect and affection his players have for this music. The material may not be fresh, but the love with which it's played is timeless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Sterilized Soul.......2007-06-01

Great film, worthy of praise on many different levels including the musical performances. The "soundtrack" has been processed. Voices have been run through clippers, and the music re-mastered. It's a sad little example of what corporate suits think soul should sound like in order to sell more copies. Tatoo your soul and buy the originals.

5 out of 5 stars The Commitments Soundtrack.......2007-05-13

This is a fantistic collection of music! All the tracks are filled with energy and good quality sound. Although not the original artists, they are great renditions of the classics. I would not hesitate to recommend this cd to anyone who likes rock classics.

5 out of 5 stars Treat this soundtrack right!.......2007-03-28

The song is "Treat Her Right", and the original artist was Roy Head. Oh Yeah, great movie, great soundtrack!

5 out of 5 stars Commit to the Commitments.......2007-03-27

It is a very earthy soundtrack of a group that should have gone further in their efforts of music. Just love it!

5 out of 5 stars an excellent tribute to sweet soul music and soul greats .......2006-02-09

Here is a list of the songs and original artists:
1. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
2. Take Me To The River - Al Green
3. Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
4. The Dark End Of The Street - James Carr,Percy Sledge
5. Destination: Anywhere - Marvelettes
6. I Can't Stand The Rain - Ann Peebles
7. Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
8. Treat Me Right - Otis Redding
9. Do Right Woman Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin
10. Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
11. I Never Loved A Man - Aretha Franklin
12. In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
13. Bye Bye Baby - Mary Wells
14. Slip Away - Clarence Carter

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