Pretty in Pink [Soundtrack]

pretty in pink [soundtrack]

Track Listings

1. If You Leave - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

2. Left of Center - Joe Jackson, Suzanne Vega

3. Get to Know Ya - Jesse Johnson

4. Do Wot You Do - INXS

5. Pretty in Pink - The Psychedelic Furs

6. Shellshock - New Order

7. Round, Round - Belouis Some

8. Wouldn't It Be Good - Danny Hutton Hitters

9. Bring on the Dancing Horses - Echo & the Bunnymen

10. Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want - The Smiths

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Few filmmakers managed to capture the awkward coming-of-age catastrophes of '80s teens the way John Hughes did, just as few soundtracks encapsulate the sound of an era better than this one does. It's not the best 1986 had to offer, but it's a cohesive whole, transporting the listener to that other time, imagined or otherwise. There's enough variety to ensure that it doesn't become wallpaper, and very little filler. "Left of Center" by Suzanne Vega, with Joe Jackson on piano, is tremendous and transcends generations. Psychedelic Furs frontman Richard Butler has long been bemused about Hughes not taking Molly Ringwald's character's name from the title song, which inspired the film, but everyone was paying too much attention to what Ducky was wearing to notice anyway. --Scott Wilson

Pretty in Pink,Original Soundtrack,A&M,Alternative Pop/Rock,College Rock,New Wave,Pop,Pop/Rock,Soundtrack,Soundtracks & Film Scores,Synth Pop

Pretty in Pink [Soundtrack]

Pretty In Pink: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Average customer rating:

As Good As The Film
EXCELLENT 80'S SOUNDTRACK
A must have for fans of the film or anything 80s
Much loved music
Lovely

Pretty In Pink: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various Artists
Manufacturer: A&M
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

1980s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

$7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music

Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music

Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music

Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music

Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music

All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music

$7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
Similar Items:

The Breakfast Club: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Some Kind Of Wonderful: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack
Valley Girl: Music From The Soundtrack
St. Elmo's Fire: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Say Anything: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

ASIN: B000002GD2
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

If You Leave - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Left of Center - Suzanne Vega w/ Joe Jackson
Get To Know Ya - Jesse Johnson
Do Wot You Do - INXS
Pretty In Pink - The Psychedelic Furs
Shell-Shock - New Order
Round, Round - Belouis Some
Wouldn't It Be Good - Danny Hutton Hitters
Bring On The Dancing Horses - Echo & The Bunnymen
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want - The Smiths

Amazon.com

Few filmmakers managed to capture the awkward coming-of-age catastrophes of '80s teens the way John Hughes did, just as few soundtracks encapsulate the sound of an era better than this one does. It's not the best 1986 had to offer, but it's a cohesive whole, transporting the listener to that other time, imagined or otherwise. There's enough variety to ensure that it doesn't become wallpaper, and very little filler. "Left of Center" by Suzanne Vega, with Joe Jackson on piano, is tremendous and transcends generations. Psychedelic Furs frontman Richard Butler has long been bemused about Hughes not taking Molly Ringwald's character's name from the title song, which inspired the film, but everyone was paying too much attention to what Ducky was wearing to notice anyway. --Scott Wilson

Customer Reviews:

As Good As The Film.......2007-04-19

I love this movie, I love Molly Ringwald, I love that she worked at a record store, I love her car, Annie Potts, Jon Cryer, Andrew McArthy, and all the music on this CD. Opening with OMD's "If You Leave" it only goes up from there. "Left Of Center" by Suzanne Vega is the anthem of anyone who ever left on the side lines of the main stream, New Order's "Shell Shock" - The Smiths brilliant, "Please Let Me Get What I Want", and my favorite "Wouldn't It Be Good" (wouldn't it be good to be in your shoes/ even if it was for just one day), "Bring On The Dancing Horses", the always welcome "Pretty In Pink", I mean really isn't she? This is pretty much my teenage life caught on CD. Now I need to go out and buy that new version of the DVD that came out.

EXCELLENT 80'S SOUNDTRACK.......2007-02-02

This is a must have for any 80's enthusiast for that era! Wow! Who can forget the great music of that era?!! This one is a winner.

A must have for fans of the film or anything 80s.......2006-05-10

John Hughes' "Pretty in Pink" has always been a favorite movie of mine. I fell in love with it immediately. It is easily one of the greatest teen movies ever and is rivaled only by "The Breakfast Club" as the best "Brat Pack" flick of the 80s.

The soundtrack, much like the film, captures the essence, the spirit of the 80s. What you get here are ten new-wave, alternative and pop songs that helped define the era. Standouts include Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark's "If you leave," The Psychedelic Fur's title track, and the Smiths' "Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want," but really the entire soundtrack is great, not a dud among on the CD.

The album is somewhat bittersweet, with the songs being equally morose and celebratory. Much like the film, the songs seem to focus on unrequited love and longing, with a glimmer of hope.

If you are a fan of the film, 80s music and or pop-culture, this CD is well worth adding to your collection.

Much loved music.......2006-04-09

I was in HS when the movie/music came out. Wore out my tape, twice, and melted another on my car dash in the hot sun and had to wrestle a fourth tape copy from my little brother who'd since discovered how awesome the Furs and Bunnymen were. Ahhh, memories. Still enjoy a good reminiscing now and then. I think I've gotta break down and buy it on CD finally! (Four rather than five stars just means I'm a tough grader! It's a great album, nice mix, very 80's retro.)

Lovely.......2005-12-16

I had watched Pretty in Pink a couple of times when I was about four. Years went by, and I found myself in a used CD store, throwing over a couple of bucks for this soundtrack, I went home, stuck it in my CD player, and all of these memories from the movie came rushing back, I cried. It was so odd, I hadn't remembered any of the movie before then, but the minute If you Leave came on, I could picture Andy hugging Ducky....

Now, I wouldn't give up this CD even if you payed me, somehow I feel it's conected to my past.

Finally, a few months ago, I re-watched the movie, and I have to admit, the soundtrack is better. I liked the movie of course, but it was a little too 80's for my taste.

Isn't She Still ...the Pretty in Pink Soundtrack Revisited

Average customer rating:

a great cover of a great soundtrack
Great-Do Wot you do.

Isn't She Still ...the Pretty in Pink Soundtrack Revisited
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Delirium (Hepcat)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004SH7X
Release Date: 2003-02-12

Tracks:

If You Leave - Tom Racer
Left Of Center - Trespassers William
Get To Know Ya - American Girlfriend
Do Wot You Do - Underdrive
Pretty In Pink - Danny Dean And The Homewreckers
Shell-Shock - The Arrogants
Round Round - The Relatives
Wouldn't It Be Good - Project Tru
Bring On The Dancing Horses - National
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want - The Autumns

Customer Reviews:

a great cover of a great soundtrack.......2000-04-17

This cover of the "Pretty In Pink" soundtrack is very well done. I am a huge fan of this film and its soundtrack and was very pleased by the covers on this album. Each band takes a song from the original soundtrack and adds their own unique twist to it rather than serving up a mundane regurgitation of the original version. In my opinion, the most noteworthy performances are Tom Racer on "If You Leave," Tresspassers William on "Left of Center," and Danny Dean and the Homewreckers on "Pretty In Pink." I highly recommend this album to anyone who loves the film and its music!

Great-Do Wot you do........2000-04-16

Wonderful CD. Memories of the Origional although the new version of Do Wont You Do is marvelous. Great Band. Very trendy and modern and easy to listen to. This CD is for anyone who loved the first and is looking for something a little more up to date.

Music:

Music

music