"After 5000 years of civilization, we all need a break."
It's Friday night and everyone is headed to the hot disco, The Zoo. The Commodores are scheduled to play if the roadie shows up with the instruments while Nicole (Donna Summer) dreams of becoming a disco star. Other characters are there to win the dance contest, or to put a little excitement into a blind date or fifth anniversary festivities. This flick didn't last long in theaters and is currently rated at 30% over at Rotten Tomatoes. But, oh! the soundtrack...
Casablanca Records issued a three disk soundtrack album which peaked at #10 in its 27 weeks on the Billboard 200. The featured song, Donna Summer's "Last Dance," became a critical and commercial success, winning the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and Grammy Awards for 1) Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and 2) Best R&B Song. Sadly, the "Disco" category wasn't instituted at The Grammy Awards until the following year or there would have been a battle royale between TGIF, Saturday Night Fever, and anything by Chic. But I digress.
| Side One | Side Two |
|---|---|
| "Thank God It's Friday" by Love and Kisses "After Dark" by Pattie Brooks "With Your Love" by Donna Summer "Last Dance" by Donna Summer |
"Disco Queen" by Paul Jabara "Find My Way" by Cameo "Too Hot Ta Trot" by The Commodores "Leatherman's Theme" by Wright Bros. Flying Machine "I Wanna Dance" by Marathon |
| Side Three | Side Four |
| "Take It To The Zoo" by Sunshine "Sevilla Nights" by Santa Esmeralda "You're the Most Precious thing in My Life" by Love and Kisses |
"Do You Want the Real Thing" by D.C. LaRue "Trapped in a Stairway" by Paul Jabara "Floyd's Theme" by Natural Juices "Livin' Lovin' Givin'" by Diana Ross "Love Masterpiece" by Thelma Houston "Last Dance (Reprise) by Donna Summer |
| Special Bonus 12" Single | |
| "Je T'Aime (Moi Non Plus)" by Donna Summer | |
This is normally where I list the songs included in the movie in the order the music appeared in the film, but why reinvent the wheel? Friend o' the blog (and regular contributor of CD longbox pictures) Dirk Digglinator already did the work way back in 1996! In celebration of our Summer of Summer celebration, Dirk graciously submitted a photo of his meticulous work and I'm happy to present it below. Many thanks, Dirk.
Dirk also submitted this 2019 update/errata/confirmation to the above list:
4. I Wanna Dance - Marathon Maddy & Jennifer...
6. From Here To Eternity (1) - Giorgio Tony enters the ‘Zoo’
7. From Here To Eternity (2)
8. Romeo And Juliet (1)
25. Je T’aime (Moi Non Plus) (1)
32. Je T’aime (Moi Non Plus) (2) - Donna Summer Sue & Dave (‘Baba-Kazoo’) argue
33. Romeo And Juliet (2) - Alec R. Costandinos Dave (‘Baba-Kazoo’) swallows his wedding ring
34. In Hollywood (Everybody Is A Star) - Village People Maddy leaves Jennifer...
38. I’m Here Again - Thelma Houston (?? / Confirmed)
So now you can remove the "(Nearly)" qualifier from the title of the above list. Consider it definitive and MFD approved! 👍
Previous MFD movie soundtrack breakdowns:
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
FM (1978)
Grease (1978)
The Last American Virgin (1982)
Roller Boogie (1979)
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Sixteen Candles (1984)
The Sure Thing (1985)
Sixteen Candles (1984)
200 Cigarettes (1999)
Valley Girl (1983)
Vision Quest (1985)
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