1. (I've Had) The Time of My Life - DeNicola, John
2. Be My Baby - Barry, Jeff
3. She's Like the Wind - Patrick Swayze
4. Hungry Eyes - DeNicola, John
5. Stay - Williams, Maurice
6. Yes - Cavanaugh, Neal
7. You Don't Own Me - Madara, John
8. Hey! Baby - Channel, Bruce
9. Overload - Luciani, Marko
10. Love Is Strange - Baker, Mickey
11. Where Are You Tonight? - Scola, Mark
12. In the Still of the Night - Parris, Fred
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If film and music fans sometimes wonder why soundtracks are often little more than pastiches of past pop hits and chart flavors of the moment, it's largely due to the blockbuster success of releases like this collection from 1987's surprise Patrcik Swayze/Jennifer Grey romantic hit. The film's retro-romantic concerns came shrewdly wrapped in a (largely manufactured) dance craze conceit tailor-made for such pop chestnuts as the Ronettes' "Be My Baby," the Zodiacs' "Stay," and the Five Satins' "In the Still of the Night." Mickey and Sylvia once again argued that "Love Is Strange"--if not quite as strained as Swayze's own attempt at balladry, "She's Like the Wind." Eric Carmen's "Hungry Eyes" showcased the former Raspberries leader to good effect, but the real soundtrack sweepstakes winner here was the Jennifer Warnes/Bill Medley duet "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." That performance not only won the Best Original Song Oscar the following year, but became one of the era's most performed songs and a ubiquitous radio staple. --Jerry McCulley
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Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack From The Vestron Motion Picture
- Audio CD: 0 pages (1990-10-25)
- Publisher: RCA
- Label: RCA
- Format: Soundtrack
- Studio: RCA
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 99 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #1650
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Summary: "I feel the magic between you and I..." 2008-09-27
Comment: Soundtracks were really popular in the '80s and this one was no exception. The Dirty Dancing soundtrack was a childhood favorite, my mom used to play this album over and over again and I would dance like a nut to this timeless music. Songs like I've Had the Time of my Life, Hungry Eyes, Overload, Stay, Be My Baby, and Patrick Swayze's She's Like the Wind are the standouts. I love the film as well, great memories and incredible songs, I highly recommend this purchase!!
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Summary: Memory Lane 2008-07-27
Comment: Great memories for those who enjoyed the 1980s movie and soundtrack! I had thought that I only wanted to hear and dance to the music again, but I now want to watch the movie once more as well.
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Summary: Amazon Is A Ripoff 2008-06-16
Comment: Watch out. You don't get all the songs on the album when it downloads. Of course you can't contact anyone at Amazon,so buyer beware.
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Summary: missed song 2008-03-21
Comment: I loved this cd. One quesation. Why was Lover Boy by Slivia and Micky left out. Just trying to find out why or where I can get it. Otherwise the cd is one of the greatest!
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Summary: Full of classics 2008-03-07
Comment: This has a mix of 50s, 60s, 70s, and early 80s music. My personal favorites are "In the Still of the Night" and "The Time of my Life." My friend Michelle sang "The Time of my Life" and I always think of her when I hear that song. This is a classic album for people of all generations.
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Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack From The Vestron Motion Picture
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