Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: Original Soundtrack Title: The Commitments Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 12 Label: Mca Release Date: 8/13/1991 Genres: R&B, Soundtracks Style: Soul Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 Other Editions: The Commitments, Vol. 2: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Plus 7 Great New Tracks, The Commitments: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack UPCs: 008811028626, 0008811028626, 008811028640, 008811028657 |
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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 cy... more »     |
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Amazon.com 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 Similar CDs
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Member CD Reviews Michael B. from BLAIRSVILLE, GA Reviewed on 6/22/2015... I have to say that I loved this movie when it came out and immediately bought the soundtracks (both volume 1 and volume 2). The music is first rate and I have played it over and over again. Who better to play soul music than a bunch of white Irish kids. Sounds funny but the results are not! Kim W. from MILFORD, PA Reviewed on 9/30/2010... Awesome cd, the music is great!!!!Turn the volume up loud and enjoy! Susan R. from HASTINGS, NE Reviewed on 10/19/2007... This is one of my all time favorite movies and sound track. These people are so very talented. If you're not familiar with the movie, check it out.
CD ReviewsTerrific covers G. Sawaged | Canada | 12/08/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "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." Like the film, will make history Timothy P. Scanlon | Hyattsville, MDUSA | 05/02/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) ""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!)" |
