SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:32 Min.
Intended for 1984’s Romancing the Stone co-starring Kathleen Turner & Michael Douglas, the title song is performed by Eddy Grant. Originally including film clips, Grant’s MTV music video was filmed in some unidentified tropical jungle. The song was subsequently demoted to a few seconds of background noise in Romancing the Stone’s theatrical release, though Grant at least received a closing credit.
Hence, it’s not coincidental that Grant’s song is also omitted from the film’s soundtrack in favor of composer Alan Silvestri’s instrumental score. The song instead would appear exclusively on Grant’s 1984 Going for Broke album.
The song has since resurfaced on Grant’s greatest-hits compilations. As for the music video, both its original incarnation and subsequent versions (disassociating itself from the film) still exist.
REVIEW:
With Grant in vintage form, the song’s upbeat reggae/funk fusion sound is undeniably catchy. Interspersed with Romancing the Stone film clips, the original music video helps distinguish the Turner/Douglas romantic adventure away from its reputation as a Raiders of the Lost Ark imitator.
Considering how hard it is to find this rollicking tune (without purchasing a complete album to obtain it), Grant’s music video is a terrific alternative. Recommended!
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
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