Music and lyrics by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz for OST "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
I ask for nothing, I can get byBut I know so many less lucky than IPlease help my people, the poor and down-trodI thought we all were children of GodConfession: This song wets my eyes every time I listen to it. And I thought the full-length animated feature deserved more attention than it had. The story had some pretty mature, controversial themes... I wonder how the adults managed to explain them to kids.
Phil Collins from OST "Tarzan"
Why can't they understand the way we feel?They just don't trust what they can't explainI know we're different but deep inside usWe're not that different at allThere are many lovable songs from Disney full-feature animations, but this is one that profoundly struck me. Liked it best when Phil Collins performed this at the Oscars in 1999. The competition was tough but "You'll Be in My Heart" was awarded Best Original Song.
Irene Cara from OST "Fame"
Sometimes I wonder where I've been,Who I am,Do I fit in.I may not win, But I can't be thrown,Out here on my own. When I was a kid, I thought high school would look as confusing but thrilling as New York City's High School for Performing Arts in Fame.
Roberta Flack, featured in "Play Misty for Me"
The first time ever I kissed your mouthI felt the earth turn in my handLike the trembling heart of a captive birdThat was there at my command, my loveHaven't seen this Clint Eastwood directorial debut. Surprising for such a tenderhearted song to be in a film considered to be the precursor of Fatal Attraction.
Lick the Tins from OST "Some Kind of Wonderful"
Take my hand,Take my whole life, tooFor I can't help falling in love with youThis cover as accompaniment to the film's end-credits has strangely remained in my memory. Some Kind of Wonderful was one of my favorites in my betamax binge days.
Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart for OST "Oliver!"
Must I travel far and wide?'Til I am beside that someone whoI can mean something to...Where, where is love?Mark Lester was very charismatic in his portrayal of the title-role but this Wikipedia article about "Oliver!" (1968) mentions the singing vocals was dubbed by Kathe Green.
Beatles, interpreted by Timmy Mitchum and Carol Woods from OST "Across the Universe"
And when the night is cloudyThere is still a light that shines on meShine until tomorrowLet it be Always brings tears to my eyes; one of, if not the most emotional moment of this film. Try replacing the images with those that are happening to us today. Share your thoughts in Talkback.
Katie Irving from OST "Carrie" (1976)
So come on let's danceLet me have itWhile I have the chance'Cause there's another worldWhere there are other girlsBut tonight there's only meThe unexpected sweet song from the most horrific movie about bullying in high school... oh, and it's about telekinesis too.
Dateline: 17 October 2017, Pasay, PHL
This "Top 100 New Wave Songs" Spotify playlist is gonna stay in front of this section for a while. First encountered this list at Digital DreamDoor (or DDD).
New wave and MTV influenced my eclectic taste in music. The eighties was a great time to listen to music. And to watch! This Youtube video tells about the MTV's first airing and the very first batch of VJ's.
(First time to embed a Spotify playlist -- tell me how this was for you in "Talkback." Thanks.)