Dirty Dancing Soundtrack Gets Deluxe Anniversary Treatment

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It’s the original 12-song album of 1987, along with new bonus features. This Deluxe Anniversary Edition will contain a number of additions specifically requested by the fans, starting with the package’s […]

It’s the original 12-song album of 1987, along with new bonus features. This Deluxe Anniversary Edition will contain a number of additions specifically requested by the fans, starting with the package’s dedication to the movie’s star, the late Patrick Swayze (1952-2009). The CD booklet contains six ready-to-frame art cards showing iconic images from the movie, plus a newly-designed bumper sticker. Fans also voted on the CD cover image from four images, and overwhelmingly chose to retain the original “Lift” image.

“From the birth, 25 years ago,” writes executive producer Jimmy Ienner, “to the never-ending success of the movie and the soundtracks, I’m very proud of all my great producers and the extremely talented artists that contributed so much to the very satisfying roller­coaster ride called Dirty Dancing. I’m also very indebted to anyone involved in any way on the music and the film sides of this wonderful journey. Lastly, but no less important, to the devoted fans around the world for the unbelievable continued support. Keep carrying the watermelons and enjoying the lifts.”

The accompanying booklet includes behind-the-scenes liner notes written by the song producers, starting with Jimmy Ienner. The producers themselves then offer their own thoughts, including:

• Eric Carmen, singer and producer of “Hungry Eyes”;

• Leon Medica, producer of “Where Are You Tonight?” (sung by Tom Johnston);

• Alfie Zappacosta, singer and producer of “Overload”; and

• Michael Lloyd, producer of “She’s Like the Wind” (written and sung by Patrick Swayze), “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” sung by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, and “Yes” sung by Merry Clayton;

(Note: Eric Carmen and Zappacosta served double duty as both producers and performers of their respective tracks.)

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Track listing:

1. (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life / Love Theme performed by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes • 2. Be My Baby / The Ronettes • 3. She’s Like The Wind / Patrick Swayze (featuring Wendy Fraser) • 4. Hungry Eyes / Eric Carmen • 5. Stay / Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs • 6. Yes / Merry Clayton • 7. You Don’t Own Me / The Blow Monkeys • 8. Hey Baby / Bruce Channel • 9. Overload / Zappacosta • 10. Love Is Strange / Mickey & Sylvia • 11. Where Are You Tonight? / Tom Johnston • 12. In The Still Of The Night / The Five Satins.

How to enter the contest – read this! You can win a copy of this Deluxe Anniversary package. Enter now – just tell us your favorite song from the movie. This next part is important: Put your answer in the “Message” field of the online entry form! If you don’t do that, you won’t win. Click on this sentence to enter the contest! Contest ends on November 3, 2012.

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