John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band: "Eddie and the Cruisers"

Released in 1983

with the release of the film,

this soundtrack enjoyed more popularity

than the movie itself.

Read more about the movie and its reception HERE.

Soundtrack: "Exodus"

Released in 1961,

on the heels of the epic film,

this soundtrack won Grammys

for Song of the Year and Best Soundtrack Album.

For a decent summary of the film's plot, go HERE.

DUNE Soundtrack

Released in 1984.

Features Brian Eno and Toto.

Hear the Main Title Theme HERE.

Soundtrack (Broadway): "South Pacific"

Released in 1957,

this is a delightful soundtrack

from a wonderful Broadway musical.

There is no one named "Martin Pinza."

This is Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza.

Read about the show HERE.

Queen: "Flash Gordon" (Soundtrack)

The movie was pure cheddar.

The music was not what you'd call top-notch Queen.

But it does have its moments.

And it is, after all, Queen.

 

Did I mention this was cheese?

The LP went to a dedicated fan somewhere in California.

Soundtrack: "Miami Vice"

Wow. 

What a huge phenomenon was "Miami Vice" twenty-five (25!) years ago

(it ran for five seasons on NBC, 1984-89).

I liked the TV show well enough, but the main reason I wanted this soundtrack was Phil Collins' song "In the Air Tonight" - but of course Jan Hammer's awesome instrumental tracks and the presence of Glenn Frey, Chaka Khan, and Tina Turner did not hurt either.

Didn't think to record the artwork/photography credits before I shipped this off to a fan in Oregon.