Tyler Perry's: Why Did I Get Married [Soundtrack]

Janet Jackson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 2, 2007)
• Original Release Date: October 12, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B000VFGQHU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,147 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Though Janet Jackson and Jill Scott both star in this movie, they aren't on the soundtrack, which is piled high with contemporary, adult-friendly R&B tracks. Surprisingly, there isn't any classic old material either (unless you count Jennifer Holliday's "Givin' Up" from 1987). With songs pulled from other albums, the CD functions like a mix-tape conceived by Tyler Perry for your very special candlelit moments. Highlights include a cover of the Michael McDonald/Carly Simon 1977 hit "You Belong to Me" by Anita Baker (still the queen of bedroom tunes) and Beyoncé's classy, understated "Flaws and All." But the more appealing tunes come from lesser-known quarters, like Musiq's organic, old-school "Betterman" (this guy needs a better agent; he deserves to be huge), and Amel Larrieux's pared-down, piano-driven "No One Else." However, what Michael Bublé does on this CD remains a mystery. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description

Original soundtrack to the 2007 film from Tyler Perry. A big screen adaptation of Perry’s hit stage play of the same title, WHY DID I GET MARRIED? Is an intimate (yet very funny) story about the difficulty of maintaining a solid love relationship in modern time. During a trip to the snowcapped mountains of Colorado, eight married college friends have gathered for their annual seven-day reunion. But the cozy mood is shattered when the group comes face-to-face with one pair’s infidelity. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins questioning the validity of their own marriage, taking a hard look at one another, their lives as they seek a way forward. Movie stars Tyler Perry, Sharon Leal, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Michael Jai White, Richard Jones, Denise Boutte, Lamman Rucker and Tasha Smith.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jennifer Holiday's rendition! WOW!, October 23, 2007

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Pebbles "Pebbles" (Capital Heights, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tyler Perry's: Why Did I Get Married (Audio CD)

Most of the songs on the soundtrack have been heard before-but Jennifer Holiday's rendition of the late great Donny Hathaway classic will leave you speechless and wanting MORE! Good Luck Jennifer Hudson--can't copy, touch, or out do this one!

Overall it is a nice collection for easy listening on those romantic nights with your loved one--but I was definitely dissapointed that there was no Jill Scott music on the soundtrack/when she had such a signifigant role in the movie! Her song off the new cd "The Real Thing" entitled "My Love" would have been a perfect choice/fit. But I guess Tyler knows best! Because the movie as always in true Tyler Perry style was great!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tyler Rocks!!!!!!, October 17, 2007

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Mel "Supernova" (KILLEEN, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tyler Perry's: Why Did I Get Married (Audio CD)

Tyler Perry rocks on so many levels. As I was heading out the theatre, I heard Anita Baker singing that beautiful "You Belong To Me" never even knew she did a version until I heard it at the end of the movie. I just love this song & this movie rocked!!! Marlena -- Supernova Films

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Come On..., October 9, 2007

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Mari (STL, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tyler Perry's: Why Did I Get Married (Audio CD)

I think the soundtrack is okay however, I am upset that Tyler Perry did not have many original tracks for this one as he did for his others. The Anita Baker, Beyonce, and Babyface tracks are just some the songs that were taken from their previously released albums and placed on here. For those who do not have any knowledge of these songs will probably find it to be a rare discovery But, I have most of the songs on here and therefore, there is no reason for me to purchase it.