The Commitments: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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The Commitments: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Studio	Mca
Release Date	August 13, 1991
UPC Code	008811028626
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About The Commitments: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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 Amazon.com

Tracks

Mustang Sally - Rice, Mack
Take Me to the River - Green, Al
Chain of Fools - Covay, Don
The Dark End of the Street - Penn, Dan
Destination: Anywhere - Ashford, Nickolas
I Can't Stand the Rain - Bryant, Don
Try a Little Tenderness - Campbell, Jimmy [Vo
Treat Her Right - Kurtz, Gene
Do Right Woman, Do Right Man - Penn, Dan
Mr. Pitiful - Redding, Otis
I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) - Shannon, Ronnie
In the Midnight Hour - Pickett, Wilson
Bye Bye Baby - Wells, Mary
Slip Away - Terrell, Wilbur

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(45 reviews)

lost my tape cassette of this....LOVE IT!!

I have loved this soundtrack since it came out,..but somehow lost the tape cassette (yes....) and had been looking to find it in CD.....very happy now.....awesome soundtrack December 11, 2007

The Commitments CD

I really like the music. I haven't watched the movie yet, but the music is great. It makes me want to get up and dance. November 22, 2007

you gotta hear this!

The Commitments is an amazing film and soundtrack. It follows a motley, unlikely group of young people in Dublin during the "troubles" (look this up, for those of you too young to know the history) who form a band. Their leader is enamored by Wilson Puckett (yeah, download his stuff too), and attempts to form this amazing band that does covers of classic and some unknown old Motown tunes. It's amazing -- the talent is incredible (where ARE these people today?!) and it sucks you in. Well worth the 10 bucks. July 25, 2007

Sterilized Soul

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. May 31, 2007

The Commitments Soundtrack

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. May 13, 2007

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