SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 56 Min.
Released by Sony Music Entertainment in 1999, this album is the complete Top Gun soundtrack, including all the songs from the original 1986 version. Consisting of fourteen tunes and one extended dance re-mix, the tracks are:
- Danger Zone Kenny Loggins 3:36
- Mighty Wings Cheap Trick 3:51
- Playing With The Boys Kenny Loggins 3:59
- Lead Me On Teena Marie 3:47
- Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) Berlin 4:15
- Hot Summer Nights Miami Sound Machine 3:38
- Heaven in Your Eyes Loverboy 4:04
- Through the Fire Larry Greene 3:46
- Destination Unknown Marietta 3:48
- Top Gun Anthem Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens 4:12
- (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay Otis Redding 2:42
- Memories Harold Faltermeyer 2:57
- Great Balls of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis 1:51
- You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling The Righteous Brothers 3:44
- Playing With The Boys (Dance Mix) Kenny Loggins 6:41
REVIEW:
It sure makes the original 1986 ten-song soundtrack seem flimsy in comparison. Top Gun: Special Expanded Edition is simply a superb listening experience. Like the energetic soundtracks for Flashdance and Footloose, Top Gun reminds listeners why it heavily influenced the radio-friendly template for modern movie and TV soundtracks. More importantly, this album ensures that the movie’s fans are finally rewarded for their patience. For soundtrack enthusiasts, this one should be considered a must-own.
PACKAGING:
All the tracks and their running times are listed on the case’s back cover. The fold-out booklet includes song credits and lyrics; an interview with producer Jerry Bruckheimer; and eight vintage stills from the movie.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 10 Stars