Customer Reviews

Peter's Friends (1992 Film)

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I was enthralled with the music in the movie, and was, therefore, extremely disappointed to find only a few of the songs on the soundtrack. The "soundtrack" was loaded with "bonus tracks" with were not in the movie at all. They were also not even in the same mood. The most disappointing part about the soundtrack, however, was its omission of the most important song in the movie. "The Way You Look Tonight" was featured prominently in the film and performed by the actual cast. Imelda Staunton sings the lead, and Hugh Laurie plays the piano. Both are talented artists, yet this song was omitted from the soundtrack. There is nothing wrong with the songs included on the album, but why bother to call it the soundtrack from "Peter's Friends"? It's just another 80's collection.

I have to agree with the music fan from TN--I wanted the album for the incredible rendition of "The Way You Look Tonight"--would have paid full price for that song alone....but alas,it's not on the album.

I agree with the earlier reviewers that the only reason to have a sound track from this movie is to feature Imelda Staunton and Hugh Laurie's singing. It is impossible to find these numbers anywhere but on the dvd of the movie itself.
Imelda Staunton's rendition of "The Way You Look Tonight" is the only one I've ever heard that is as sweet and touching as Fred Astaire's in "Swing Time." She really "gets" this song and is a joy to hear and angelic to watch. The 1980's pop songs that actually are on the soundtrack are readily available elsewhere and are really just background music which sets the tone and establishes the time-frame of the movie. Whereas, the featured actors give marvelous, singular performances that should have been captured on a musical soundtrack. I'll save my $$ for the dvd!

Whoever choice and edited the music to the film, Peter's Friends is a genius.
Now that I own the CD, I can play the music any time. Lucky me. It's the best
music of many different groups for the price of one CD. Hey, my teenage grand-
children love it so it must be good.
And on top of all that, I got good service and a good price from the company I purchased it from.
I am a winner all the way around.
Nama

This product arrived in a timely fashion and in very good condition. The item in question, CD of music from Peter's Friends, was a trip down memory lane. The selection of songs and lyrics could not have been more appropriate for the film and for that period in time, which was so exquisitely encapsulated.

Thank you.

Great mix and some favorites. They left out one great song, but included many I now love but didn't remember from the movie. A classic mix.