Ost.: Grease

Some tracks are more well-known than others, but is there anyone living in the Western world that doesn't know the words to these songs? And even if you don't, how many of you have added your own words and ju sung along to the tracks anyway?!

The highlights? Frankie Valli's "Grease" captures the 70s 'disco' sound perfectly, so it won't come as a surprise to discover this was written by one of the Bee-Gees. "Summer Nights, "You're The One That I Want", "Greased Lightning", "Hoplessly Devoted To You" and "Sandy" are all as popular today as they were 23 years ago.

But there are a few hidden gems to be found as album fillers, most noteably the contributions from the 'real' 1960s group 'Sha-Na-Na'. Tracks including: "Born To Hand Jive", "Tears On My Pillow", "Those Magic Changes" and "Blue Moon" prove it's unfair to associate the "Grease" soundtrack CD only with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Also, Stockard Channing's "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" also deserves a mention too.

Any naff songs? Yeah, but just a few. "Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee" reeks of 'naffness'(!), but on this soundtrack CD, the good outweigh the bad.

I first bought this soundtrack in the early 80s on vinyl (remember lp's?) and twice on audio cassette years later. Now I have two "Grease" CD's (inc. the 20th Anniversary Edition with CD-Rom). Now, if that isn't a recommendation you buy it, I don't know what is!

Just avoid anything associated with "Grease 2"!!!!

Jon:)


Take a trip back to the 50ýs with this fabulous soundtrack   November 14, 1999
7 out of 9 found this review helpful

Everyone should have a copy of this CS - if you loved the film, you'll lover the soundtrack. Takes you back to the fun fifties with lots of energetic music. My absolute favourite is Born to Hand Jive which makes me want to dance wherever I am, a real fun, boppy, inspirational number. This is classic nightclub 'mad half hour' music.


Grease - fab!   July 23, 2010
TC
If you love Grease then don't hesitate to get this! My 8 year old daughter keeps taking it. Speedy delivery.



pld memories   June 5, 2010
jojo wordsworth (scotland)
Remember the good old days!!! well listen to this and you WILL, Fantastic they dont make them like this anymore!!!!


Grease is the word!   January 24, 2010
Jack Calder (chelmsford essex)
Bought this for my 7 year old daughter who loves the soundtrack after seeing the film. I loved it when I was 14 when it came out and it seems the film and the songs will go on down the generations for a long time to come.
Grease is the word, Summer Nights, Youre the one that I want, Sandy, Hopelessly devoted to you, There are worse things I could do...every ones a winner!! Brilliant