Billy Elliot (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]

billy elliot (2000 film) [soundtrack]

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Soundtrack to UK 2000 film release. 18 tracks from artists such as, T-Rex, Stephen Gately, The Jam, Eagle Eye Cherry, The Clash and The Style Council. Includes a CD-ROM video of the film's trailer.

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Billy Elliot (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]
Billy Elliot
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Stirring to say the least
  • London Musical
  • A review for fans of Elton John - Not musicals
  • Elton John's musical
  • Billly Elliot
 Billy Elliot

Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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ASIN: B000CS45RE
Release Date: 2006-02-07

Tracks:

  1. The Stars Look Down
  2. Shine
  3. Grandma's Song
  4. Solidarity
  5. Expressing Yourself
  6. The Letter
  7. Born To Boogie
  8. Angry Dance
  9. Marry Christmas Maggie Thatcher
  10. Deep Into The Ground
  11. He Could Be A Star
  12. Electricity
  13. Once We Were Kings
  14. The Letter (Reprise)
  15. Finale

Tracks:

  1. The Letter - Elton John
  2. Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher - Elton John
  3. Electricity - Elton John

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Based on the 2000 film about a young British boy who tries to escape a future as coalminer by training in ballet, Billy Elliot--The Musical feels like an exemplary screen-to-stage adaptation, making the best use of composer Elton John's melodic resourcefulness. Fans of John's regular output need to be warned that this album is show tunes all the way and that they'd be hard-pressed to recognize the songs as usual fare by the author of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Your Song." Still, they really should give the CD a chance. Fans of musical theater, on the other hand, will need no prodding. They are likely to be enchanted by this recording, which shows that John has thoroughly absorbed the genre's classic strain. The show is very catchy, with well-structured, dramatic songs and some genuine tearjerkers ("The Letter"). Sir Elton even proves he's listened to great "jazz hands" classics (some by Kander and Ebb, perhaps) on "Shine," which even requests some "ol' razzle dazzle." Teaming up not with usual lyricist Bernie Taupin but with the film's screenwriter, Lee Hall (and its director, Stephen Daldry), John has written a lovely stage score, as evidenced on this recording of the London cast. Note that John himself performs three songs from the show on a bonus CD. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Stirring to say the least.......2007-02-06

What a stirring musical! I had heard so much about this musical having seen the film version and knowing a musical adaptation was going to be made. Several people had recommended it after have they had the opportunity to see it on the West End. Also being a huge fan of Elton John, enjoying his pop records as well as his musical ventures, I was really interested in giving this CD a listen...

...and I'm sure glad I did! Again, I'll say it's absolutely stirring. The chorus numbers are probably the most powerful particularly the opening number "The Stars Look Down" which features as a theme several times throughout the score. You can really imagine them filling an entire auditorium.

Liam Mower as Billy has the sweetest most resonating voice. When he sings "The Letter" and his Mum joins in, you are moved to tears. Other great numbers include "Shine" where Haydn Gwynne gives her character of Mrs Wilkinson such a personality. Her voice isn't particularly outstanding but I love her character. It's nice to see characters like Mr Braithwaite being given some personality and filling out Grandma's back story with her own song "Grandma's Song". Other uplifting numbers include "Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher" and "Expressing Yourself".

There is mild language but it adds to the mood of the piece. All in all thoroughly entertaining and I can't wait for it to come to Sydney in 2008!

5 out of 5 stars London Musical.......2007-01-10

A bit different than the movie which was delightful, this soundtrack remains very loyal to the original.

1 out of 5 stars A review for fans of Elton John - Not musicals.......2006-12-07

First and foremost, I am huge fan of Elton John. Unfortunately, the same can not be said for my opinion of most musicals such as this. That being said, I would only ask that before you disagree with the value of this review, please take that into account. I've had this CD for quite a while now, periodically going back to give it ONE MORE TRY. And I just can't get into it. I find the music here to be so overbearingly scripted and unoriginal, that it immediately leaves my player for weeks before I try it again. And again.... The bottom line is that I've heard these songs before.... Many, many times.... The point of this review is by no means to knock the art of musicals. For those of you that are fans of them, I'm sure this soundtrack is a true joy to listen to and I hope you enjoy it. (I see that many of you do). This review is for those folks who, like me, were on the fence about buying this CD because they are ardent supporters of EJ's more pop-oriented music. Trust me on this one, if you have the special edition of Peachtree Road, or have already downloaded Elton's versions of "Electricity" and "The Letter", you have all you need from this release. As a last note, for those who are still not sure, Elton's version of "Maggie Thatcher" is a good indication of the kind of songs that permeate this soundtrack. If you enjoy his version of that, there is a very good chance you will like this CD more than I do. Thanks for reading.....

4 out of 5 stars Elton John's musical.......2006-11-10

Very British in its style with lots of thumping music.
There are some beautiful songs -Electricity- that make the record collection worth having.

5 out of 5 stars Billly Elliot.......2006-08-27

Wow, what a musical. This is the best one Elton John has written. The subject, Billy Elliot, learning ballet in a working class English coal mining town is great. The movie was excellent but this sounds so much better. I am only sorry that the musical has not come to Broadway yet. Just wait until it opens! It will run forever. Get this album now.
Billy Elliot (2000 Film)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS!!!
  • Billy Elliot DVD
  • Billy Elliot soundtrack
  • Simply the BEST
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 Billy Elliot (2000 Film)
Stephen Gately , and Various Artists - Soundtracks
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000050F58
Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

  1. Cosmic Dancer - T-Rex
  2. Boys Play Football - Gary Lewis/Jamie Bell
  3. Get It On - T-Rex
  4. Mother's Letter - Julie Waleters/Jamie Bell
  5. I Believe - Stephen Gately
  6. Town Called Malice - The Jam
  7. The Sun Will Come Out - Julie Waters/Jamie Bell
  8. I Love To Boogie - T-Rex
  9. Burning Up - Eagle Eye Cherry
  10. Royal Ballet School - Julie Walters/Jamie Bell
  11. London Calling - The Clash
  12. Children Of The Revolution - T-Rex
  13. Audition Panel - Barbara Leigh Hunt/Jamie Bell
  14. Shout To The Top - The Style Council
  15. Walls Come Tumbling Down - The Style Council
  16. Ride A White Swan - T-Rex
  17. Cosmic Dancer (Reprise) - T-Rex

Album Description

Soundtrack to UK 2000 film release. 18 tracks from artists such as, T-Rex, Stephen Gately, The Jam, Eagle Eye Cherry, The Clash and The Style Council. Includes a CD-ROM video of the film's trailer.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS!!!.......2007-07-10

I am soooo frustrated!! In the film, what is the name of the piano ballad that is played when Billy is alone at the dance bar with Mrs. Wilkinson and they are rehearsing? (This is after the scene where Billy has imagined his mother in the kitchen). I have been searching for this song for years! Why oh why did they not include ALL OF THE SONGS from the movie on this sound track? Please help! Thanks in advance.

5 out of 5 stars Billy Elliot DVD.......2006-08-13

Why, o why, are there only five stars?! If you are a fan of this gem of a movie, you will find yourself putting it on your Top 5 Things To Save In The Event Of A Fire. Then, you will find yourself shuffling and reshuffling its rank betweet the dog and this DVD. Homage to Stephen Gately and the other little-known actors: dad, nana, friend, on and on. Remember the face of Billy's dad at Billy's Swan Lake performance. It will get your through your darkest times and help you realize that there really is light all around you.

4 out of 5 stars Billy Elliot soundtrack.......2006-02-25

If you enjoyed the movie this terrific soundtrack allows you to relive moments of the film. The cuts are great dance tunes and they are interspersed with short dialogue from the film. We totally dig it.

5 out of 5 stars Simply the BEST.......2006-01-19

Not only is this my favorit movie ever but this has to be THE best soundtrack ever made...it's indescribable how it makes me feel...like i can do anything! I LOVE IT!!!

5 out of 5 stars Good service!.......2005-09-14

Prompt, speedy, and good service with my order. I am completely satisfied with it!
Billy Elliot
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    		Billy Elliot
    Original London Cast
    Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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    ASIN: B000BWGEP2
    Release Date: 2006-01-10

    Album Details

    The Score Has Been Composed by Music Legend, Elton John, the Most Celebrated UK Singer Songwriter of the Last 30 Years. Included on the Album is the Cast Recording Version of Elton John's Top Five Single 'electricity' and Show Favorite 'merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher'. The "Billy Elliot" Music Has Wowed Audiences and Critics Alike Since Opening. The Telegraph Dubbed 'the Greatest British Musical' and the Independent on Sunday's Janet Street Porter Called 'a Musical Sensation'the Extraordinary Movie Written by Lee Hall and Directed by Stephen Daldry Has Been Developed for the Stage by the Same Multi-award Winning Creative Team.
    Billy Elliot Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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      		Billy Elliot Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
      T-Rex , Stephen Gately , The Jam , Eagle Eye Cherry , The Clash , and The Style Council
      Manufacturer: Polydor
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      ASIN: B000EZQSBG

      Product Description

      Billy Elliot / Music From The original Motion Picture Soundtrack //Enhanced CD 1. Cosmic Dancer - T-Rex 2. Boys Play Football - Dialogue by Gary Lewis & Jamie Bell 3. Get It On - T-Rex 4. Mother's Letter - Dialogue by Julie Waleters & Jamie Bell 5. I Believe - Stephen Gately 6. Town Called Malice - The Jam 7. The Sun Will Come Out - Dialogue by Julie Waters & Jamie Bell 8. I Love To Boogie - T-Rex 9. Burning Up - Eagle Eye Cherry 10. Royal Ballet School - Dialogue by Julie Walters & Jamie Bell 11. London Calling - The Clash 12. Children Of The Revolution - T-Rex 13. Audition Panel - Dialogue by Barbara Leigh Hunt & Jamie Bell 14. Shout To The Top - The Style Council 15. Walls Come Tumbling Down - The Style Council 16. Ride A White Swan - T-Rex 17. Cosmic Dancer (Reprise) - T-Rex 18. Billy Elliot Cinema Trailer: (Enhanced Video)
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        		Walk Away

        Manufacturer: Phonogram
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B0009LS8CC

        Product Description

        Maxi Single includes: Walk Away (Kevin Rowland); Even When I Hold You (Kevin Rowland); The Way You Look Tonight (Recorded September 84) (Jerome Kern/Dorothy Fields); Because Of You (Kevin Rowland/Helen OHara/Billy Adams). PERSONNEL: Kevin Rowland - vocals; Eumir Deodato - keyboards, drum programming; Bob Malach - saxophone; Angelo Earl, Jay Berliner, Marc Mueller - guitars; Eric Weisberg - pedal steel; Charles Kennedy - bass; Dr. D. - piano; Bing Bingham, Bob Rigani, Eric Troyer, Rory Dodd, Sean Altman, Stephen Keyes, Elliot Kerman, Charlie Evett - backing vocals
        Billy Elliot
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          Original London Cast
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          ASIN: B000BWGEPC
          Release Date: 2005-11-29

          Tracks:

          1. Stars Look Down
          2. Shine
          3. Grandma's Song
          4. Solidarity
          5. Expressing Yourself
          6. Letter
          7. Born to Boogie
          8. Angry Dance
          9. Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher
          10. Deep into the Ground
          11. He Could Be a Star
          12. Electricity
          13. Once We Were Kings
          14. Letter (Reprise)
          15. Finale

          Tracks:

          1. Letter [*]
          2. Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher [*]
          3. Electricity [*]
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            Original Soundtrack
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            ASIN: B00005B4N2
            Release Date: 2007-04-24

            Tracks:

            1. Cosmic Dancer - T. Rex
            2. Boys Play Football - Jamie Bell, Gary Lewis
            3. Bang a Gong (Get It On) - T. Rex
            4. Mother's Letter - Jamie Bell, Julie Walters
            5. I Believe - Stephen Gately
            6. Town Called Malice - The Jam
            7. Sun Will Come Out - Jamie Bell, Nicola Blackwell, Julie Walters
            8. I Love to Boogie - T. Rex
            9. Burning Up - Eagle-Eye Cherry
            10. Royal Ballet School - Jamie Bell, Julie Walters
            11. London Calling - The Clash
            12. Children of the Revolution - T. Rex
            13. Audition Panel - Jamie Bell, Barbara Leigh Hunt
            14. Shout to the Top! - The Style Council
            15. Walls Come Tumbling Down! - The Style Council
            16. Ride a White Swan - T. Rex
            17. Cosmic Dancer (Reprise) - T. Rex

            Album Description

            International pressing features additional tracks over the US version. Universal.
            Billy Elliot
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              		Billy Elliot
              Original London Cast
              Manufacturer: Universal
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B000BYCAM6
              Release Date: 2005-12-20

              Tracks:

              1. Stars Look Down
              2. Shine
              3. Grandma's Song
              4. Solidarity
              5. Expressing Yourself
              6. Letter
              7. Born to Boogie
              8. Angry Dance
              9. Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher
              10. Deep into the Ground
              11. He Could Be a Star
              12. Electricity
              13. Once We Were Kings
              14. Letter (Reprise)
              15. Finale

              Tracks:

              1. Letter [*]
              2. Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher [*]
              3. Electricity [*]

              Album Description

              UK only CD/DVD (PAL/Region 0). Soundtrack to UK 2000 film release. 18 tracks from artists such as, T-Rex, Stephen Gately, The Jam, Eagle Eye Cherry, The Clash and The Style Council. Includes a CD-ROM video of the film's trailer. *Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view. Ploydor. 2005.

              Album Details

              The Score Has Been Composed by Music Legend, Elton John, the Most Celebrated UK Singer Songwriter of the Last 30 Years. Included on the Album is the Cast Recording Version of Elton John's Top Five Single 'electricity' and Show Favorite 'merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher'. The "Billy Elliot" Music Has Wowed Audiences and Critics Alike Since Opening. The Telegraph Dubbed 'the Greatest British Musical' and the Independent on Sunday's Janet Street Porter Called 'a Musical Sensation'the Extraordinary Movie Written by Lee Hall and Directed by Stephen Daldry Has Been Developed for the Stage by the Same Multi-award Winning Creative Team. This Limited Edition Two CD Box Set which Will have a Bonus CD featuring 'the Letter', 'merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher' and 'electricity' Performed by Elton John.

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