"Mermaids was a great film, and had great music in it, but the soundtrack neglects to include almost all of the best songs: Eydie Gorme's "Blame It On The Bossa Nova", Rosemary Clooney's "Mambo Italiano", Peggy Lee's "Fever", Marvin Gaye's "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow", Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs "Sugar Shack", Betty Everettes "The Shoop, Shoop Song" (sure we get Cher's version but it's not the same). Then there are songs that I have only ever seen in this film, and only know lines from in the film as being the titles of these songs: "Let's Walk Some More", who does that I don't know, and "Dominique", which I think was a 1963 hit for the Singing Nun. And the trumpet song that Lou played in his shop when he first met Rachel (Mrs Flax)and the girls.One reviewer said that this soundtrack brings the film to life through music - have you seen the film? The songs I have mentioned here are the songs that bring it to life, and are the most memorable - but they are not on the soundtrack!If you have ever seen Mermaids you will be disappointed with this soundtrack. While there are some great songs on it the best songs are missing, which brings down the whole collection. Perhaps the people who compiled this CD should have compiled the soundtrack in two parts like with The Big Chill, in order to include the films most memorable tunes and some all time classics.One Star - Don't waste you money!"
Pleasant...
alamsami | 06/15/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"How can you not like this soundtrack! The music from the lighthearted comedy starring Cher, Bob Hoskins & Winona Ryder. This album includes songs from the 1960's & no, it's not your conventional Soundtrack CD it just includes songs, not instrumental pieces.
Cher's 'Shoop Shoop song' & 'Baby I'm yours' are fun & crazy.
Recommended."
Interested in all the songs to the soundtrack??
TIMSCARLET | DAYTON, OHIO | 04/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hello, if you are interested in all the songs to the soundtrack, here is my list i have:
1. The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) - Cher
2. Big Girls Don't Cry - Frankie Villi And The Four Seasons
3. You've Really Got A Hold On Me - Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
4. It's My Party - Lesley Gore
5. Johnny Angel - Shelley Fabares
6. Baby I'm Yours - Cher
7. Just One Look - Doris Troy
8. Love Is Strange - Mickey & Sylvia
9. Sleepwalk - Santo & Johnny
10. If You Wanna Be Happy - Jimmy Soul
11. Blame it on the Bossa Nova - Eydie Gorme
12. Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney
13. Fever - Peggy Lee
14. Stubborn Kind of Fellow - Marvin Gaye
15. Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs
16. The Shoop Shoop Song - Betty Everettes
contact me!!"
Short and sweet
Rachel West | Wrexham, WALES, UK | 07/31/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Having searched long and hard for the mermaids soundtrack it was definately worth the wait. despite the fact the most of the songs are only 2 1/2 minutes or so its one of the most addictively fun soundtracks ever!
i highly recommend this whether you've seen the film or not."
A pleasant soundtrack for a pleasant movie
alamsami | 01/05/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you liked the movie 'Mermaids' and you also like the early 60's music, you will surely enjoy this short but very powerful soundtrack. The songs are made to be danced or sung along, and what I really like is the basic 'thoughtless' feeling of the music (someone would say it's just commercial music, but that's in fact the music people like to relax with), which reminds of the comedy style of the movie itself. So it's perfect to be listened to in the morning, to start your day with a smile."