SOUNDTRACK
Swingers Too! (Hollywood)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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The sequel to the soundtrack, what a concept! I didn't see the flick, and I didn't catch the first installment of the sounds, but after listening to the music on this collection of "more music from and inspired by the hit motion picture Swingers," I'm pretty sure I'd like them both. Sure enough, at least, to find out on my next trip to the video store.

I'm not sure which tunes are "from" and which are "inspired by," except for the obvious soundtrackily cheesy version of the BeeGees' "Stayin Alive" performed by what I assume are characters from the film, here identified as Marty & Elayne. The remaining cuts include classic tracks from Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, Lambert, Hendicks & Ross, a hodge podge of secondary but still fine cuts from the likes of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Mel Torme and a nearly bewildering mix of artists like Heart, Willie Nelson, Xavier Cugat and Willie Nelson. It all somehow holds together thematically.

Full of songs you're not likely to have elsewhere in your collection, along with a few you might have in several spots, it's a worthwhile addition to the soundtrack slot on your CD shelf.

Track List:

Dean Martin - Ain't That A Kick In The Head * Paul Anka - Adam And Eve * Heart - Magic Man * Sammy Davis, Jr. w/Count Basie - She's A Woman (W-O-M-A-N) * Dinah Washington And Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes) * Mel Torme - Down For Double * Marty & Elayne - Stayin' Alive * Ann-Margaret - There'll Be Some Changes Made * Xavier Cugat - One Mint Julep * Lambert, Hendricks & Ross - Gimme Dat Wine * Royal Crown Revue - Datin' With No Dough * Willie Nelson - Bring Me Sunshine

© 2000 - Shaun Dale