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| The Commitments: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | 
 enlarge | Creator: Various Artists - Soundtracks
Label: Mca
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 3281
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 4.7 x 0.4
MPN: 10286
UPC: 008811028626
EAN: 0008811028626
ASIN: B000002OGL
Release Date: August 13, 1991
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| 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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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
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Like the film, will make history May 2, 2005
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
"The Commitments" film is based on a Roddy Doyle novella, part of a three-part series on the fictional "Barrytown," in the North of Dublin.
I cannot say too much about the film. I already have it on VHS and recently got the collector's edition, with pieces on the "making of," and where they are since and all. It's a parable, a story to show, like, say, the New Testament for years to come.
As to the music, well, I envy Andrew Strong, who was a ripe 16 when the film was made. (The character in the book was weaker; Andrew tried out and they director couldn't resist his voice!)
Richard Arkins (Jimmy Rabbitte in the film) plays a slew of instruments, but was made the lead character, the band's manager in the film. He does some of the vocals on this CD.
Let's say, for the sake of the "discussion," that you didn't like the film. (How could you not?? No, I won't go there...) Even so, the music is so well done. The ladies' voices--supplemented by their showmanship in the film--border on erotic; Andrew's voice makes the rest of the CD worth it, but the intrumentation is worthwhile too.
Yeah, the soundtrack fits the film well. But if you just like good soul, good R&B, good performance, don't miss this one. (THEN get the film!)
an excellent tribute to sweet soul music and soul greats February 8, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Here is a list of the songs and original artists:
1. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
2. Take Me To The River - Al Green
3. Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
4. The Dark End Of The Street - James Carr,Percy Sledge
5. Destination: Anywhere - Marvelettes
6. I Can't Stand The Rain - Ann Peebles
7. Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
8. Treat Me Right - Otis Redding
9. Do Right Woman Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin
10. Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
11. I Never Loved A Man - Aretha Franklin
12. In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
13. Bye Bye Baby - Mary Wells
14. Slip Away - Clarence Carter
Terrific covers December 9, 2000
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have to admit that I have never seen this movie, but I heard a couple of songs from it and just had to buy this album. I also had no idea until reading the rest of these reviews, that the lead singer Andrew Strong was only 16 when this was recorded. That blew me away. Amazing! The album may be full of covers of classic r&b and soul songs, but WOW, what fantastic covers they are. Just as good in many ways as the originals. I am not one for watching movies, I much prefer the auditory arts to the visual, but I think this is one film I will watch when I get the chance.
Andrew Strong is amazing November 10, 1998
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Listening to this album one can't help but wonder how a sixteen-year-old can show such maturity of voice. Although he is the stand-out everyone in the band, including Robert Arkin, who played the manager in the movie, is wonderful. The idea that anyone can even try to cover an Otis Redding or Aretha song and have any success at all is hard to believe. The idea that anyone can sound this good doing it is almost impossible. This is a must have for any soul lover!
This cd makes you want to get up and dance with the music March 10, 1999
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
A soul music extravaganza performed by a band from Ireland. The movie was good, but the tunes to "Take Me to the River," "Treat Her Right," and the classic "Mustang Sally" remain with you for a long time after you listen to them, and make you want more. An album worthy of the mo-town names that the songs came from.
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