Back To The Future: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Alan Silvestri | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: July 3, 1985
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B000002O4S
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,209 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis And The News

2. Time Bomb Town - Lindsey Buckingham

3. Back To The Future - The Outatime Orchestra

4. Heaven Is One Step Away - Eric Clapton

5. Back In Time - Huey Lewis And The News

6. Back To The Future Overture - The Outatime Orchestra

7. The Wallflower (Dance With Me Henry) - Etta James

8. Night Train - The Starlighters

9. Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - The Starlighters

10. Johnny B. Goode - The Starlighters

Editorial Reviews

10 tracks including Buckingham's TIME BOMB TOWN. Light scuff on disc is outside playing area and will not affect play. Pre-barcode - MCAD-6144. Disc manufactured in Japan for U.S. market.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite CDs from my youth February 23, 2001

By Michael W. Howe

Format:Audio CD

When I was 6, I saw Back to the Future for the first time. After that, I came to love special effects and film itself. Soon after, my parents bought a CD player (when they were brand new), and one of the first titles they purchased was this one. The first major track you hear is "Power of Love," by Huey Lewis and the News. The track was a billboard charter at the time of the film, and it's rhythm and beat are still catchy. Along with this song are "Time Bomb Town," "Heaven is one step away," and "Back in Time." But what really energized me was the "Back to the Future Overture," capturing the Alan Silvestri theme that is probably as well known as the Star Wars and Indiana Jones themes. The final 5-6 tracks contain music from the 50's, as well as a short but sweet audio of Johnny B. Goode. I rrecommend this CD, as well as Footloose, for that great mid-80's feel. You just can't get good movie soundtracks like this anymore.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Average soundtrack for the most AWESOME movie ever produced October 21, 2004

By K. Paula Kelley

Format:Audio CD

Like all the other fans who reviewed this soundtrack, I too found it to be somewhat disappointing. Personally, I wish it had included "Mister Sandman." I can't understand why ANY song that was used the movie would be excluded from the soundtrack, especially if it's one of the more likable ones. I don't care for song #2 "Time Bomb Town" or song #7, "The Wallflower" (Dance with me Henry), but all the rest are fine.

On the other hand, it is great to hear songs like "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" in full length...those songs totally ROCK!!!! I love "Earth Angel" as well, but was disappointed to hear that the version on the soundtrack does not include the sound of guitar strings (which we heard Marty playing thoughout the whole song in the movie). "Johnny B. Goode" is another favorite of mine and I found it satisfying to hear it in full length on the album, though it did not include Marty's improvised hard rock guitar solo (one of the highlights of the movie, yes, but if it was included in the soundtrack, it would hinder our chances of hearing the whole song).

16 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If you enjoy the music of John Williams, buy this CD. December 18, 1999

By Jonathan Panossian

Format:Audio CD

When I first saw the Back to the Future movie, I was simply amazed. What really got me excited was the "to be continued..." at the end. I could not wait for the second movie to come out. Anyway, I bought the soundtrack to the movie and re-lived the movie all over again.

All of the songs were good, but I fell in love with the songs that the orchestra played. I listen to the CD in my car and it really makes me want to have a lead foot until I reach 88 MPH. I know it sounds stupid, but this music can get you excited. The score for this movie was very well done. If you have bought the soundtrack to "Superman", you know how excited you can get.

What I thought was strange was one of the songs. Do you remember when Marty comes back from the past and can't get the car started? The song that was being played on the radio where that homeless person was sleeping on the bench is on the CD. If you ask me, tracks 3 and 6 are the best.

This CD is worth your money.