Grease [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition] [Extra tracks][Original recording remastered][Soundtrack]

Olivia Newton-John (Artist), John Travolta (Artist), Stockard Channing (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 2003)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
• Label: Polydor / Umgd
• ASIN: B0000C16OQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #50,160 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Grease, song (for the film version of Grease)

2. Grease, film score: Summer Nights

3. Hopelessly devoted to you, song (for the film version of Grease)

4. You're the one that I want, song (for the film version of Grease)

5. Sandy, song (for the film version of Grease)

6. Grease, film score: Beauty School Dropout

7. Grease, film score: Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee

8. Grease, film score: Greased Lightnin'

9. Grease, film score: It's Raining on Prom Night

10. Grease, film score: Alone at the Drive-In Movie

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Grease, song (for the film version of Grease)

2. Grease, film score: Summer Nights

3. Hopelessly devoted to you, song (for the film version of Grease)

4. You're the one that I want, song (for the film version of Grease)

5. Sandy, song (for the film version of Grease)

6. Grease, film score: Greased Lightnin'

7. Grease, film score: Greased Up and Ready to Go [previously unreleased]

8. Grease, film score: Grease Megamix: You're the one that I want (Farrar) / Greased Lightnin' / Summer Nights

9. Work(s): Grease Dream Mix; Grease (Gibb) / Sandy (St. Louis & Simon) / Hopelessly Devote to You (Farrar)

10. Grease, film score: Summer Nights (Martian Remix)

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

There's no better example of American pop culture's hall-of-mirrors ethos than producer Alan Carr's relentlessly buoyant 1978 film adaptation of the stage musical Grease. Inspired by that decade's rampant 50's nostalgia, it now paradoxically evokes the campy 70's excesses that spawned it. That sense of recycled decades in collision is underscored repeatedly on this deluxe, double-disc Grease-fest, especially on the set's second disc of bonus materials that spans vintage singles of the title track (its instrumental B-side) and "Greased Lightnin'," some sing-along karaoke tracks, and a handful of alternately slick/techo-savvy remixes (originally produced for the film's 20th anniversary) that are testament to its enduring, era-defying appeal. The original soundtrack itself has been treated to a stellar digital remastering that fills disc one, and remains a joyous monument to camp, sheer ambition, and exuberant nostalgic illusions. Includes a slip-cased, double-fold-out case and new booklet with complete song lyrics. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical., July 5, 2004

By	mirasreviews (McLean, VA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

I'm enjoying listening to this great soundtrack that I loved as a child after a long hiatus. I had it on 8-track 25 years ago. So it's fitting that I should get the 25th Anniversary Edition on CD. The 24 songs from the movie are just as everyone remembers them, so I'll talk about the Bonus Disc, which contains 10 alternative versions of the songs plus 2 previously unreleased instrumentals from the film.

Track 1 on the Bonus Disc is an instrumental version of the film's theme, "Grease", written and produced by Barry Gibb. Frankie Valli's voice has been replaced by a saxophone. The chorus is vocal, but the voices are not those in the original song. You could use this as a sing-along version, as it would be easy to sing over the sax. Tracks 2-5 are officially sing-along versions. "Summer Nights" includes the chorus vocals from the film and sounds good. "You're the One That I Want" has new chorus vocals of questionable merit. "Sandy" is a new arrangement. It's not as good as the film version, but you can sing along. Track 6 is the single version of "Greased Lightning" that you may have heard on the radio back in the day. It's differs from the original in that the bad words have been replaced for radio airplay. Tracks 7-8 are previously unreleased instrumentals from the film. "Greased Up and Ready to Go" is lively. Tracks 9-10 are mixes that I occasionally hear on the radio. The "Grease Megamix" and the "Grease Dream Mix" are fun, if awkward. Tracks 11-12 are Martian Remixes of "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want". They retain the original vocals, but set them to a Latin rhythm. They make pretty good dance tracks.

This 2-disc set isn't in a jewel case. The case is paperboard with 4 panels that fold out. This is inside of a clear vinyl slip case on which the tracks are written. This isn't convenient packaging. On the bright side, the case won't crack in the mail. Tucked inside one of the panels is a booklet that contains lyrics and credits.

The "Grease: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" is a terrifically fun soundtrack to one of the all-time great movie musicals. And for all those preteen girls who go wild over the movie with each new generation, the bonus material is perfect for parties and horsing around.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Grease" is a 5++++, but please read on before you buy., January 12, 2004

By	guillermoj (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

"Grease" was a huge success as a Broadway musical prior and after hitting the big screen in 1978. The movie version was the one that transformed it into a true popular culture phenomenon, as it was a runaway box office success and then became a TV, cable, video DVD favorite. The movie was even re-released a few years ago. The movie owes as much of the success to this infectious soundtrack as it does to the charming performances of a cast led by John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, and Stockard ("There At Worse Things I Could Do") Channing, who put together charismatic and engaging performances, that make you smile and be part of the gang.

Most of the music from original musical ("Summer Nights" and "Beauty School Dropout" among others) made it to the movie and soundtrack. The original songs are fortified by monster hits, such as "You're The One That I Want", "Hopelessly Devoted To You" and the title song, which was a huge hit for Frankie Valli. Yes Frankie Valli had a huge hit in 1978! There are few soundtracks that are as much fun as this one and I of course give it 5+ stars.

The huge problem that I have with this remastered (finally and it does sound great !!!!!!) "Deluxe Edition" is that, along with several other titles are gauging the consumer's eyes out with 2 CD releases that retail for up to $29.99. Out of all the ones that I've heard, this is by far the worst as the 2nd CD (which only clocks in at 40 minutes) only has ONE song worth mentioning ("Grease Megamix") which you already may have via other collections. Seeing that the Megamix had good results (and it does flow very well), the powers that be cut and paste a horrible "Grease Dream Mix" (this is beyond bad) and shameless remixes of "Summer Nights" and "You're The One That I Want" that have no value whatsoever except to fill a second CD. The rest is what they call sing-a-long versions which are essential cheesy instrumentals for karaoke fans. Although the presentation of the discs is very cute, and all the lyrics are there just in the original LP, there NO updates, behind the scenes extras, or anything new. Nothing! It's pretty bad when I found out more about "Grease" in Olivia's awesome recent greatest hits release than I did here. For example did you know that "Hopelessly Devoted To You" was written and recorded after the movie had wrapped. It seems like the producers felt like they needed a strong ballad and her Olivia come back to an empty set to sing this amazing song.

If I am going to pay $29.99 or anything close, I would have expected these types of tidbits. In a nutshell, "Grease" especially now that is remastered, earns 5+ stars, but the shady folks at Universal should be ashamed not to have released this in a single CD and not to be so money hungry as "Grease" fans will pay almost anything to finally be able to hear this piece of Americana as clearly as possible. "Grease" = Stars, Universal (in this particular case) = 0. Universal has recently begun to implement a great lower pricing policy and they should be lauded for that, but if it comes at the risk of ripping off other consumers, then don't be surprised when some people burn CDs for everyone that they can. Good products (which this is) at a good price will bring people back to buying music so that the industry can continue to make a decent return in its investment.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grease is still the word, even remastered., November 5, 2003

By	James Martin Russo "James Russo" (Brooklyn, New York USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The problem with releasing a remastered version of the 1978 hit soundtrack, "Grease" is that in one shape or another most avid music listeners probably have the soundtrack. Myself I have gone through three incantations of the soundtrack: from double vinyl record to cassette tape and then single CD. Unlike these previous releases, the new remastered edition of the "Grease" soundtrack features an extra disc with unreleased songs on it as well as duplicating the original vinyl record sleeves. In comparing the double CD remastered edition with the single CD release, one can truly hear the difference in sound quality. The single CD release, although passable, sounds somewhat flat and the singer's voice sounds like it is in the background rather than the foreground of the music. The remastered edition is a bit more pricy than the Polydor single CD, but worthe every penny to a die hard "Grease" fan who wants to hear these timeless tunes as they have never been heard before.