Hairspray (2-Disc Collector's Edition Soundtrack) [Box set, Collector's Edition, Enhanced, Extra tracks, Soundtrack]

Michelle Pfeiffer (Orchestra), John Travolta (Performer), Nikki Blonsky (Performer), Zac Efron (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron
• Orchestra: Michelle Pfeiffer
• Audio CD (November 20, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Enhanced, Extra tracks, Soundtrack
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Watertower Music
• ASIN: B000VQW7O0
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,213 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. 1 "Good Morning Baltimore" - Nikki Blonsky

2. 2 "The Nicest Kids In Town" - James Marsden

3. 3 "It Takes Two" - Zac Efron

4. 4 "(The Legend Of) Miss Baltimore Crabs" - Michelle Pfeiffer

5. 5 "I Can Hear The Bells" - Nikki Blonsky

6. 6 "Ladies' Choice" - Zac Efron

7. 7 "The New Girl In Town" - Brittany Snow

8. 8 "Welcome To The 60's" - Nikki Blonsky & John Travolta

9. 9 "Run And Tell That" - Elijah Kelley And Taylor Parks

10. 10 "Big, Blonde & Beautiful" - Queen Latifah

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. 1 "I Can Wait" - Nikki Blonsky

2. 2 "Breakout" - Chester Gregory, John West, Arnold Mcculler, Louis Price

3. "Boink-Boink" - Arthur Adams

4. 4 "Trouble On The Line" - Corey Reynolds, John West, Louis Price And

5. Arnold Mcculler

6. 5 "Mrs. Von Tussle Says (Demo)" - Patti Darcy, Marc Shaiman, Lucian

7. Piane, Keith Cotton, Jill Abromovitz And Mary Birdsong

8. 6 "Save Your Applause Till The End (Demo)" - Christine Ebersole

9. 7 "Turn Back The Hands Of Time (Demo)"- Jenifer Lewis, John West, Louis

10. Price And Arnold Mcculler

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

What fun! This soundtrack of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical overflows with glossy, ol' fashioned '60s-style pep. It won't win any awards for innovation, but it may well be one of the most feel-good releases of the year. While not quite as super-energetic as the original Broadway cast, the new crew ain't too shabby: Nikki Blonsky delivers as Tracy Turnblad and Zac Efron (High School Musical) makes for a devoted boyfriend, and the supporting cast gleefully embraces the show's silly-but-generous spirit. John Travolta (who gets to utter the particularly ironic line "it's been years since someone asked me to dance") goes drag as Tracy’s mom, Edna, while Michelle Pfeiffer's slight stiffness is appropriate for her uptight character, especially on the cha-cha "(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs." After Mama Morton in Chicago, Queen Latifah puts in another brassy turn as Motormouth Maybelle ("Big, Blonde and Beautiful," which is then reprised by Travolta and Pfeiffer). The show's authors, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, have written three new numbers for the movie: the rollicking (and first single) "Ladies' Choice," "New Girl in Town" and "Come So Far." In addition, the CD also includes two tracks that aren't in the film but were in the show: "Cooties," sung by Aimee Allen, and "Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now," sung by all three Tracy Turnblads: Blonsky, Ricki Lake (from the source movie) and Marissa Jaret Winokur (from the original Broadway cast). --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description

What fun! This soundtrack of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical overflows with glossy, ol' fashioned '60s-style pep. It won't win any awards for innovation, but it may well be one of the most feel-good releases of the year. While not quite as super-energetic as the original Broadway cast, the new crew ain't too shabby: Nikki Blonsky delivers as Tracy Turnblad and Zac Efron (High School Musical) makes for a devoted boyfriend, and the supporting cast gleefully embraces the show's silly-but-generous spirit. John Travolta (who gets to utter the particularly ironic line "it's been years since someone asked me to dance") goes drag as Tracy s mom, Edna, while Michelle Pfeiffer's slight stiffness is appropriate for her uptight character, especially on the cha-cha "(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs." After Mama Morton in Chicago, Queen Latifah puts in another brassy turn as Motormouth Maybelle ("Big, Blonde and Beautiful," which is then reprised by Travolta and Pfeiffer). The show's authors, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, have written three new numbers for the movie: the rollicking (and first single) "Ladies' Choice," "New Girl in Town" and "Come So Far." In addition, the CD also includes two tracks that aren't in the film but were in the show: "Cooties," sung by Aimee Allen, and "Mama, I m a Big Girl Now," sung by all three Tracy Turnblads: Blonsky, Ricki Lake (from the source movie) and Marissa Jaret Winokur (from the original Broadway cast). Features Enhanced Cd Includes Video Karaoke, 'Run And Tell That' Video Documentary And 'Zac Efron Becomes Link Larkin' Video Documentary.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST CD EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, December 7, 2007

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Steven E. Rose - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hairspray (2-Disc Collector's Edition Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

This is the best cd ever! It SOOO much better than the original single disc version! The second disc has alot great songs. My favorite is I can wait. The only bad thing is that it doesn't have Big, Blonde and Beautiful(Reprise) Velma Only Version that is on the 2-disc dvd. Other than that it is ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's worthy, December 25, 2007

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G. A. Hernandez "Anibal1970" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hairspray (2-Disc Collector's Edition Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

Although the music is the same as in other albums, the second CD it's a good one. It has excellent pieces played by the composers, and "You can't stop the beat" instrumental is great. Those songs neither played in the movie nor in the live musical are included here. Good pair of CDs!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding, February 18, 2008

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David Rush "I've killed a Hell of a lot of pe... (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hairspray (2-Disc Collector's Edition Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

Hairspray is an excellent film with equally excellent music. The music, which was composed by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman is a complete knockout and the ensemble cast deliver the goods. This collector's editon features an extra disc which features a song peformed by Nikki Blonsky, which was cut from the film, entitled "I Can Wait", as well as demos of songs which did make it into the film and various other recordings specially made for this album. The CD is great value for money and any Hairspray fan will love it! The album also includes a booklet containing lyrics as well as stickers and photocards of the cast of characters. Amazing! :]