38 Special - 38 Special

Advantages: Good main theme, overall very enjoyable
Disadvantages: Tracks slightly short

...This Soundtrack is a personal favorite in my collection, although unfortunately never quite made it into the 'special' group consisting of the likes of Gladiator, POTC 2 & 3, LOTR and the latter Harry Potter OSTs. However, this soundtrack is a nice addition to any collection, being unique, totally different to any other OSTs I have encountered. The music fits the film perfectly, with a spectacular main theme which pops up on several occasions throughout the CD. Of course, it is very dramatic, similar in some ways to Zimmer's marvelous masterpieces, making it most enjoyable. Unfortunately, the average track length is one of the shortest I have come across before (probably averaging 2.30 per track, the shortest being just 53 seconds). This does mean that I was slightly disappointed when it finished after just 38 minutes. Incidentally... Read review

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Advantages: great songs
Disadvantages: none

...TRACK LISTINGS wearin that loved on look (2.44) only the strong survive (2.38) ill hold you in my heart (4.31) long black limousine (3.39) it keeps right on a hurting (2.35) im movin on (2.50) power of my love (2.34) gentle on my mind (3.21) after loving you (3.06) true love travels on a gravel road (2.35) any day now (2.59) in the ghetto (2.47) CD INFO cd dated 1969 digitally remastered 1991 BMG label produced by felton jarvis and chips moman inside case is a booklet which features photographs of elvis recording this album and short quotes along with full track listings, and advertises the elvis nbc tv special cd. from elvis in memphis has to be one of my favourite albums. alot of people felt elvis was at his best in the 60's and this cd definatley supports this theory. my favourite songs on this album are long black limousine... Read review

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Advantages: Brings back those Teen memories
Disadvantages: These were more than 20 years ago - i'm getting OLD !!

...of a Clown (The Beat) 2 mins 36 17. Three Minute Hero (The Selector) 2 mins 59 18. Identity (X Ray Spex) 2 mins 22 19. Hurry Up Harry (Sham 69) 3 mins 23 20. Egyptian Reggae (Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers) 2 mins 36 CD 2 (Red) 1. Ghost Town (The Specials) 3 mins 38 secs 2. Golden Brown (The Stranglers) 3 mins 25 3. I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down (Elvis Costello & The Attractions) 2 mins 05 4. Is She Really Going Out with Him? (Joe Jackson) 3 mins 33 5. Jackie Wilson Said (Dexy's Midnight Runners) 2 mins 36 6. Reasons to Be Cheerful Pt 3 (Ian Dury & The Blockheads) 4 mins 43 7. 2-4-6-8 Motorway (Tom Robinson Band) 3 mins 14 8. 68 Guns (The Alarm) 3 mins 15 9. Baby I Love you (The Ramones) 3 mins 44 10. Senses Working Overtime (XTC) 4 mins 33 11. Is Vic There? (Department S) 3 mins 05 12... Read review

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