If there's one thing to be said about Brit filcks, it's their amazing ability to churn out passionate and soulful soundtracks, however bad the film is. Not that Bridget Jones's Diary is a bad film, but the fact is you don't have to have endured the 90 minute laugh-fest to enjoy this truly magnificent and eclectic soundtrack. The album eases you in with the huge Gabrielle hit "Out Of Reach". Anyone who ever loved and lost will totally identify with this track, which makes it a total winner. That and Gabrielle's heart-fealt emotion she puts into the song, and the croaky vocals that give it that stamp of Gabrielle authenticity. From one soul diva to another, we are offered a classic song from Aretha Franklin. "Respect". This song pretty much captures the mood of the film throughout. It's about being a woman and demanding up-most! Then we are moved on to Geri Halliwell and her cover of the 1984 Weather Girls classic "It's Raining Men". Geri gives this song a total make-over. Sure, it's hard to believe that anybody could better the original, and to be honest, no-one has, but that's not the point. Geri camps it up and makes it her own. Let's be kind and say "She adds shelf-life to a wonderful classic". Among the very best songs on this soundtrack is "Someone Like You" by the gorgeous and much underrated Dina Carroll. This was originally performed by Van Morrison, and indeed, Van's vocals are used on the film (why?), but it's Dina's version they choose for the soundtrack album. Dina's voice is among the very finest the UK has to offer, and this track compliments the soulful, and sometimes shrill vocals of the diva herself.
Other points of interest include Have You Met Miss Jones? - Robbie Williams Don't Get Me Wrong - Pretenders Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) - Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye Pretender Got My Heart - Alisha's Attic Woman Trouble - Artful Dodger & Robbie Craig feat. Craig David
This soundtrack is, quite simply, the best of British (plus a few huge Americans thrown in for good measure!). From Gabrielle's heart-breaking melody to Artful Dodger's meaningless garage tune, it's all right here. For me though, the repeat button is stuck on track 9. You go, Dina!!!
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