Not many people I’ve spoken to want to go see the Footloose remake. However, what I’m more excited about is the motion picture soundtrack. It surprised me – it’s one of the best soundtrack’s I’ve heard in a while. In honor of the remake of Footloose, here are five reasons that this Highway 20 intern believes the soundtrack deserves a listen.
5. Country Music. For every one person that likes country music, there is one person who absolutely despises it. Most of the people that despise it seem to attend Boston University. However, for those of you that don’t like country music, let me encouragingly tell you that it’s not 100% country and its most definitely not “hick” music. This Footloose soundtrack is almost acoustic, with a tinge of guitar that makes you want to hear the music live. From the all-too-famous Big and Rich (whose song one the album, Fake I.D., is one of the best!) to acoustic-like Lissie, there’s something for everyone who likes an honest voice.
4. If you’ve seen the movie, you won’t be able to resist. And it’s true – halfway through the movie, all I could think about was buying the album later that day. The music just fits the movie, despite the fact that only four songs were remade from the original soundtrack. I like the new additions – it fits the countrified feel to the movie. Listening to the songs all over again makes you want to run back to the cinema, and fast.
3. You could get “Fake I.D” stuck in your head. And sing it over and over again. And who wouldn’t want to quietly sing “hey mister, won’t you sell me a fake i.d” along Commonwealth Avenue? Big and Rich feature Gretchen Wilson, a brilliant combo. Let’s face it, I hated the cacophonous mixture of sounds the first time I heard the track. It sounded like there was too much going on. But after that, it grew on me. Quickly. Let me tell you that singing the song in public will get you some weird glances.
2. Blake Shelton singing Footloose. In short, every time I hear the song I just want to get up and dance. It’s that simple. I never really liked Blake Shelton until he sang…this catchy song. Granted I have yet to hear the original, but I do hate judging and comparing to older productions. If you see Footloose as a separate entity, you will adore this song. Give it a chance – the beat is too catchy to resist.
1. Ella Mae Bowen singing an acoustic version of Holding Out for a Hero. This remake of the song is quite honestly the most beautiful piece of music I have heard in a while. Every time I listen to it, it’s like the song lulls me to sleep. It’s so…beautiful. I’ve never heard of Ella Mae Bowen, but I haven’t stopped recommending her since. I can’t even put into words how much I love this song and how much everyone should listen to it. It’s perfection, and this single song makes the soundtrack complete for me!
By Samantha Tatro, the Highway 20 intern with an opinion.