SUMMARY: APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME: 30:23 Min.
In 1982, Bagdasarian Productions released this cover album through RCA Records on vinyl and cassette tape. Including one original song, “E.T. & Me,” there are ten tracks. These tracks are:
Running Time:
SIDE A
- “Eye of The Tiger” (from Rocky III) 4:05
- “Tomorrow” (from Annie) 2:30
- “9 to 5” (from 9 to 5) 2:44
- “You’re the One That I Want” (from Grease) 2:46
- “Believe It or Not” (from The Greatest American Hero) 2:52
SIDE B
- “E.T. & Me” (Inspired by E.T. the Extraterrestrial) 3:21
- “The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol’ Boys)” (from The Dukes of Hazzard) 2:32
- “Arthur’s Theme (The Best That You Can Do)” (from Arthur) 2:52
- “Fame” (from Fame) 3:22
- “Chariots of Fire” (from Chariots of Fire) 3:10
Uncredited are the original artists being spoofed: Survivor (Track 1); actress Aileen Quinn (Track 2); Dolly Parton (Track 3); actors John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (Track 4); Joey Scarbury (Track 5); Waylon Jennings (Track 7); Christopher Cross (Track 8); Irene Cara (Track 9); and Vangelis (Track 10).
Notes: Track 4 is a duet between Alvin & The Chipettes’ Charlene. The voice actors portraying Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Dave Seville, & Charlene aren’t credited.
REVIEW:
Blending kiddie humor with light-hearted movie soundtrack satire, The Chipmunks Go Hollywood is an all-ages nostalgic treat. More specifically, the album’s good production values ensures that these tunes aren’t merely chintzy rip-offs. Even the comical banter between The Chipmunks (not to mention, Alvin & surrogate dad/boss Dave) somehow still holds up forty years later. Suffice to say, for undemanding listeners, this wacky concept album delivers the necessary goods.
PACKAGING:
On the album’s back, there is an original ‘snapshot’ representing each track.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
