Rock Follies [Import, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack]

Rock Follies | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 5, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B00004TRE3
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,711 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #92 in Music > Imports > Soundtracks

Track Listings

1. Sugar Mountain

2. Good Behaviour

3. Stairway

4. Daddy

5. Lamplight

6. The Road

7. Glenn Miller Is Missing

8. Biba Nova

9. Talking Pictures

10. Hot Neon

11. Roller Coaster

12. Rock Follies

13. War Brides [*]

Editorial Reviews

Soundtrack for cult British TV series which aired in the 70's. First time on CD. Music written by Andy Mackay and Howard Schuman of Roxy Music. Digitally remastered. Originally hitting the #1 spot in the UK when first released. Includes one bonus track 'War Brides', the B-Side to the single 'Sugar Mountain' which is also included. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Finally Makes It To CD, June 26, 2000

By 

Joseph Albanese "The Joe Show" (New York, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rock Follies (Audio CD)

Could it really be over 25 years ago when America finally got a taste of The Rock Follies?

Long before CD's and other goodies, Island Records released an imported version of the soundtrack from the Thames television program detailing the adventures and risks of three women out to make it in the world of rock.

This album consists of highly intelligent lyrics, memorable lines and wonderful orchestrations, The Rock Follies still plays as one of the finest blends between a soundtrack and pure British Rock.

Vocals are brilliantly led by Julie Covington who is ably supported by Charlotte Cornwall and Rula Lenska (Yes. That Rula Lenska). The album, even today, not only tells a story about hopes, dreams and aspirations, but with the benefit of CD technology, it reminds us again what real rock music was all about.

BONUS: This album not only contains the original 12 songs from the LP but a bonus track that was on the television show but not the album: War Brides.

A fantastic CD and well worth the wait!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Follies, February 12, 2001

By 

Robert M Thompson (Central Ccoast, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rock Follies (Audio CD)

This CD brings back so many memories. I remember watching the TV show religiously when it was originaly on and also when it was repeated. Although I was probably too young at the time (9) to understand the show itself, I still remember all the great music twenty five years later.

We originaly had the sound track on cassette but as we all know these don't last for ever and I was very excited to learn that the soundtrack had been re-released on CD.

On playing the CD for the first time and hearing the songs again for the first time in twenty years I was amazed by two things.

Firstly the fact that it sounded so fantastic. Considering the last time a heard it was twenty years ago on an old 3 in 1 stereo, the sound and quality of the recording was obviously a hugh leap.

Secondly I found that even after all of that time I could still remember all of the lyrics and could sing along to all of the songs (hopefully so no one else could hear), and even knew the order of the songs without refering to the CD cover. This is a great collection of songs sung be some very talented people. All of the song are instantly likeable and highly memorable.

The only thing I can add here is that if you remember the show you will not be disapointed with this CD, and if you don't know the show give it a try.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Rock Fable, September 29, 2005

By 

Sharon Goldstein "Book Chick" (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rock Follies (Audio CD)

The rise and fall and sort of rise again of a girl singing group. The music is fantastic: well-composed, beautifully orchestrated, and superbly sung.

The only improvement to "Rock Follies" would be to have more material on the performers, and a more complete story line in the notes.