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Film Soundtracks: 1986
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Out of print in the U.S. One of the finest soundtracks to come out of the '80s. Featuring David Bowie crooning Sinatra style on the title track, the music sort of mixes pop-swing-jazz stylings of late 50's Britain (when the movie takes place) with modern artists. Features 18 tracks, with contributions from Sade, Style Council, Ray Davies, Gil Evans and more. The real highlights, besides the Bowie numbers ('Volare'!), include a swingin' jazz torch tune by Sade ('Killer Blow') and actress Patsy Kensit (Lethal Weapon 2) who does a wispy voiced jazz beatnik number complete with bongos and background finger snaps. The film was direct
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Manufacturer: Virgin Records
Release date: 27 September 1993
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 5012981238629 UPC: 766487625029
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Release date: 27 September 1993
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 5012981238629 UPC: 766487625029
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Film Soundtracks: 1986 (68 music items)