Boys Don't Cry [Soundtrack]

boys don't cry [soundtrack]

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The soundtrack to Boys Don't Cry-- the true story of a young girl who assumed the identity of a boy to avoid the violence and crime of her past--includes everything from a haunting Bobby Fuller Four ballad ("A New Shade of Blue") to classic soul (the Isley Brothers' "Who's That Lady?") to revamped country (the members of X as their old-time country-band alter egos, the Knitters, performing Merle Haggard's "Silver Wings"). Also included are new tracks by '80s power-poppers the Smithereens and Shudder to Think guitarist Nathan Larson. Even more remarkable is the sultry new duet between Larson and the Cardigans' Nina Persson. Even weirder is the first new track in 11 years from original New York punk rockers the Dictators (a traditional barroom romp called "What's Up with That?"), which recalls the solo work of Dictator Scott Kempner more than the band's firepower of old). Round things off with Texas legend and ex-13th Floor Elevator Roky Erickson and a good-ol'-boy Lynyrd Skynyrd tune, and you've got a solid program without a bum steer (well, ok, just edit out Quicksilver Messenger Service's cover of "Who Do You Love?") --Rob O'Connor

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Boys Don't Cry [Soundtrack]

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Boys Do Cry
4 stars!
ALMOST PERFECT
Something fine

Boys Don't Cry
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Koch Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000365PJ
Release Date: 1999-11-23

Tracks:

The Bluest Eyes In Texas - Nina Person/Nathan Larson
A New Shade of Blue - The Bobby Fuller Four
She's Got A Way - The Smithereens
Who's That Lady? - The Isley Brothers
Codine Blues - The Charlatans
Silver Wings - The Knitters
Who Do You Love? - Quicksilver Messenger Service
Tuesday's Gone - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Haunt - Roky Erickson
Dustless Highway - Nathan Larson
What's Up With That? - The Dictators
Why Can't We Live Together? - Timmy Thomas

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The soundtrack to Boys Don't Cry-- the true story of a young girl who assumed the identity of a boy to avoid the violence and crime of her past--includes everything from a haunting Bobby Fuller Four ballad ("A New Shade of Blue") to classic soul (the Isley Brothers' "Who's That Lady?") to revamped country (the members of X as their old-time country-band alter egos, the Knitters, performing Merle Haggard's "Silver Wings"). Also included are new tracks by '80s power-poppers the Smithereens and Shudder to Think guitarist Nathan Larson. Even more remarkable is the sultry new duet between Larson and the Cardigans' Nina Persson. Even weirder is the first new track in 11 years from original New York punk rockers the Dictators (a traditional barroom romp called "What's Up with That?"), which recalls the solo work of Dictator Scott Kempner more than the band's firepower of old). Round things off with Texas legend and ex-13th Floor Elevator Roky Erickson and a good-ol'-boy Lynyrd Skynyrd tune, and you've got a solid program without a bum steer (well, ok, just edit out Quicksilver Messenger Service's cover of "Who Do You Love?") --Rob O'Connor

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ALL THE DETAILS.......2005-01-04

I recently watched BOYS DON'T CRY for the first time and chastised myself for waiting so long. Outstanding cinematography, acting, and musical score/soundtrack. But there are some unusual descrepancies in the movie's soundtrack list and the tracks on the BOYS DON'T CRY soundtrack CD.

The movie soundtrack list had the following tracks noted but were not included on the CD:
Just What I Needed - The Cars
And It's All Right - The Dictators
Space _ Butthole Surfers
She's a Diamond - Opal
Rock Your Baby - George McCrae
Boy's Don't Cry - Nathan Larson
Fan Blades of Love - Ed Hall

And, very oodly, these tracks were put on the CD but were not in the movie:
What's up With - The Dictators
She's Got Away - Smithereens
Silver Wings - Knitters
Dustless Highway - Nathan Larson

I have put these facts on this site because I know them to be facts. I don't know if I'll ever figure out why they did it this way. I would have preferred that the CD contain all the tracks from the movie AND the ones that were left out for one reason or another.

If you think this opinion was a demonstration of common sense, please contact me because I don't seem to be running into people that posess very much common sense very often at all these days. I would be welcome to hear from you !! (...)

Boys Do Cry.......2004-02-10

I purchased the soundtrack after seeing the movie. The song Bluest Eyes in Texas caught me pretty heavily and puts a lump in my throat so big...
Looking at the tracks on it I was definately sold with The Knitters(although a different song was used in the movie) Roky Erickson and The Dictators all on one cd.
Was looking forward to the song Boys Don't Cry(The Cure's classic covered by Oleander) but the rest of the tracks make up for what is lost.

4 stars!.......2003-10-24

I bought this CD because I love the movie Boys Dont Cry. It is a good CD. I love The Bluest Eyes in Tx most. I was sad to see that alot of the songs that were important in the movie, were not on the CD tho. So I give it 4 stars instead of 5.
But over all it is a GOOD CD a must have for all fans or fans of the song.

ALMOST PERFECT.......2002-09-10

I ENJOY ALL TYPES OF MUSIC EXCEPT GRUNGE AND CERTAIN TYPES OF RAP; ALL THE MUSIC IS GOOD BUT THE SCORE BY THE BEAUTIFUL CHLOE SEVIGNY AND THE OTHER GIRLS (AS ON THE VIDEO AT THE END) IS NOT INCLUDED ON THE SOUNDTRACK. I FEEL THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AS SHE WAS THE MAIN ACTOR ASIDE FROM HILLARY SWANK. THIS SONG CAPTURES (TOTALLY) WHAT THIS YOUNG GIRL MUST HAVE GONE THROUGH IN HER SHORT TIME HERE ON EARTH; IT WAS SO TRAGIC (TEENA BRANDON'S STORY) AND TO BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE LIKE THESE TWO IGNORANT DUDS JUDGED HER WAS SO UNFAIR (NOT THAT I'M GAY OR ANYTHING) AND A SPARK WAS TAKEN FROM THOSE WHO ACTUALLY KNEW THIS YOUNG PERSON AND THAT SHE BROUGHT SUCH BELIEVABLE HOPE TO A FEW PEOPLE IS A BRIGHT FACT INDEED.

Something fine.......2002-02-22

For anyone who has seen the movie,(for me-12 times) this CD is a must to have. An excellent soundtrack with a beautifully balanced set of harmonies, with plenty of power: "The Bluest Eyes in Texas" is a strong opener,tugging full on at the heart strings when you REALLY listen to the lyrics,it does,in so many words, describe what Teena really must have felt and endured in her too short life.All of the songs though,I believe, are thought provoking, and each set of lyrics describe the different stages in her life. Depending on how freeminded you the listeners are,when you sit back you will imagine,like me,the sadness and hope of what Teena's life was all about.

All in all, a memorable CD, although I would have liked the title track "Boys Don't Cry" included on it.

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