Hitch [SOUNDTRACK]

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 8, 2005)
• Original Release Date: February 11, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00076OML0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,590 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Will Smith makes a welcome left turn from his recent Hollywood McAction Film past in director Andy Tennant's romantic comedy. He is also the film's executive soundtrack producer, taking the opportunity to pay tribute to the R&B and soul that initially influenced his own musical career, as well as showcase its contemporary echoes. Vintage tracks represent Motown (the Temptations' classic "I Can't Get Next to You") and Philly (The O'Jays "Love Train") soul well, while the Caribbean rhythms of Jimmy Cliff's "You Can Get It," Martha Reeves' "It's Easy to Fall in Love" and Earth, Wind & Fire's pop-inflected "Reasons" testify to the old school's rich diversity. John Legend's new cover of Stevie Wonder's "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" doesn't add much to the original, but other new cuts like the hip-hop/soul fusion of Heavy D and the Boyz' "Now That We Found Love," EW&F's collaboration with Kelly Rowland and Sleepy Brown ("This Is How I Feel") and Amerie's funk-charged "I Thing" offer up a tasty modern R&B groove. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars That Kevin James dance song is:, July 30, 2005

By	Bamatick (Boise, Idaho United States) - See all my reviews

The song that "Albert" dances to is "Yeah!" by Usher from the Confessions album. Notice it is NOT on this soundtrack.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Missed Usher, but good soundtrack, September 1, 2005

By	R. Rockenbaugh (North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Loved the movie and the music. The soundtrack is good, but I was very disappointed not to have Usher's "Yeah" on the soundtrack - the dancing scene is one of the best parts of the movie for goodness' sake! Oh well, still a good CD.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Actually a really good Soundtrack., March 5, 2005

By	The Idle Receptionist (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

I find myself constantly listening to this soundtrack. Hitch was a funny & upbeat movie, and so is the soundtrack. It features Amerie, John Legend, Omarion, and some great old school sounds by the elements Earth Wind & Fire, The Temptations, and the O'Jays. A lot of the more contemporary songs on the album are remakes (like John Legend's, and Omarion's) but even they are great.

STANDOUT TRACKS:
Amerie - One Thing: Generally, I'm not a fan of Amerie, but this is such a fun song to listen to. The vocals aren't exactly top notch, but this is a great track to dance to.

John Lengend - Don't You Worry Bout a Thang: A great remake of a Stevie Wonder classic. Though John Legend is no Stevie, he does an AMAZING job covering the track.

The Temptations - I Can't Get Next to You: I'm sure you've all heard this one.

Mark Ronson - Ooh Wee: Another fun track. Features Ghostface Killah & the classic Nate Dogg. This again samples an older song ; but this is still a fun song to listen to.


This is a soundtrack that you can really listen to from beginning to end without skipping. I suggest you pick it up.