Customer Reviews

Starsky & Hutch

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I can't believe Barry Manilow and Aerosmith were left out. Looking at the quality of some of the other songs on the soundtrack, maybe it is better for them not to be associated with it. It is bad enough that the Carpenters tune is missing but "Can't smile without you" opens the movie and "Sweet emotion" ends it. The soundtrack should have followed that formula.

This soundtrack isn't a total loser. There are some definite highlights such as; "Dazz" by Brick an all-time favorite. Chicago's "Old Days" is a great 70's tune and a great way to open this disc. "Afternoon Delight" is truly is a delightful piece of pop confection. I always enjoy anything by Bill Withers. But the album would have been better without the cover versions by Owen Wilson, Dan Finnerty, and Brigette Romanek. The originals are far superior.
A few songs in the movie that were not included would have made the soundtrack much better. One is Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion", a great 70's hard rock tune. The other is the Carpenters' classic "We've Only Just Begun". I'm sure though that royalties for "We've Only Just Begun" are very expenisve.

David Soul's version of "Don't Give Up On Us" was not included - to me, that would have been the ONLY reason to purchase this CD. David Soul has a wonderful voice, and shouldn't have been mocked by Owen Wilson's version. But after listening to this CD, if I were David Soul, I'd keep my version of the song off of this CD. There's only two original version songs that I liked. And the original Starsky & Hutch theme song should have been included on here. I know the movie's a re-make, but let's not forget the originals, they can never be replaced!

This is an awesome soundtrack. It is fun and enjoyable to listen to. The best songs on this soundtrack are all of them

I ordered from these folks over a month ago, have sent two emails, and still do not have my product. I warn anyone not to order from them.

I enjoy a good 1970s compilation CD. Starsky & Hutch starts out strong with Chicago's "Old Days" and Brick's "Dazz". I even enjoyed the new 70's-styled theme song "Two Dragons". I was puzzled why they included Owen Wilson's purposely-poor rendition of "Don't Give Up On Us". It's difficult to listen to even on a good day. I was also not amused by Dan Finnerty's (famous for singing songs sung by women) cheesy "Feel Like Makin Love". I would have much preferred these songs be replaced by Barry Manilow's syrupy "Can't Smile Without You" and the Aerosmith tune featured in the movie. This inclusion would have added an additional star.

This soundtrack is the one of the best compilations of 70's music out there. Maxine Nightingale's hard to find track "Right Back Where We Started From" fits well, along with great songs from Chicago, Johnny Cash, The Jackson 5, the Dazz Band and Bill Withers. A must have for your car or home. The soundtrack is a must have.

Just like the accompanying movie, the soundtrack to Starsky And Hutch is somewhat gentle fun without sticking in the memory too long. Things start off promising with Chicago's Old Days and Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues. And Right Back Where We Started From is nice. The highlight is The Weight from EASY RIDER plus "Dancing Machine" and "That's The Way I Like It" bring back memories. However the inclusion of "I Want'a Do Something Freaky To You" is somewhat questionable. "I'm A Ramblin' Man" is sold, but Owen Wilson warbling "Don't Give Up On Us" irks. Regardless, a good soundtrack that fans of the film will enjoy.

This is a great soundtrack!!
I love Maxine Nightingale's ... Right Back Where We Started from!..
finally on CD!!
Also recommend her website with samples of her songs..
www.maxinenightingale.biz

Thanks. I really enjoy this music CD. Exactly what I wanted. It takes me back to my youth.