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'Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls' Movie Soundtrack (Harkit) 3

Mike Reed | USA | 09/27/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Recent reissue,of the original twelve track lp that's been expanded to twenty-five cuts.Maybe a bit over done,but still worth owning a copy of.Decent job on the soundtrack of the over-the-top Russ Meyer's 1970 chick flick.Tunes I liked best were Carrie Nation's "Look On Up At The Bottom","In The Long Run","Find It" and especially the uptempo "Sweet Talkin' Candy Man" along with Strawberry Alarm Clock's "Girl From The City".Check this disc out for yourself when you can.A should-have."

"In the Long Run" Sounds Different

W. Prichard | 05/23/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I love this Soundtrack album, especially "Come With the Gentle People." That "Green Acres"-style argument that Kelly and Harris have against the backdrop of L.A. visuals, then the transition to the mini-bus trip west singing "Gentle People" is my favorite part of the movie.



There are only two things wrong here. First, another of my favorite songs, "In the Long Run," sounds different on the album as opposed to the movie. It sounds like those other "1st Version" songs on this album, not what is used in the movie. Secondly, there is a serious omission. The background music used in the scene with Harris and Ashley driving in the Rolls Royce is missing! Strangely enough, the DVD uses this music as the background for the main menu display. Why isn't it here?



And, the Strawberry Alarm Clock offer two terrific rockers. It's nice to see them have their moment both in the movie and on the CD.



All and all, a great soundtrack to a movie that has to be seen -- more than once -- to be believed."