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TOP GUN [Movie Soundtrack – expanded 1999 re-release]

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:

  1. Danger Zone       Kenny Loggins         3:36
  2. Mighty Wings      Cheap Trick             3:51
  3. Playing With The Boys   Kenny Loggins   3:59
  4. Lead Me On           Teena Marie         3:47
  5. Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) Berlin     4:15
  6. Hot Summer Nights    Miami Sound Machine   3:38
  7. Heaven in Your Eyes   Loverboy            4:04
  8. Through the Fire         Larry Greene     3:46
  9. Destination Unknown  Marietta            3:48
  10. Top Gun Anthem      Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens  4:12
  11. (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay   Otis Redding    2:42
  12. Memories           Harold Faltermeyer    2:57
  13. Great Balls of Fire     Jerry Lee Lewis    1:51
  14. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling   The Righteous Brothers                     3:44
  15. 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

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October 2020