I thought I'd start this first 2008 post wth a bang! Here is the original soundtrack from one of my top 5 favorite movies: "MEATBALLS" from 1979! Containing some sound bites, it was recorded exclusively from 8-track cassette! I recorded this in I believe 2005. Now it is finally shared with everyone else in this sparkling, stellar form! I just love "MEATBALLS" as it represents everything from my early childhood that was still great about America. If you haven't seen the movie in a while or are younger and haven't seen it, it rules! It's hilarious & also very touching in my opinion. Bill Murray, all the other goofball camp counselors & kids have a whacky summer blast! Just like it was back then!
I was soo lucky to have been born in the early 1970s, as I believe on up through the 1980s we still had those old American family values & fun! Also, I was soo lucky to have gone 1 time to summer camp with my best friend Eric! Every kid in this country should go to summer camp at least once.
The score of course is by the maestro composer Elmer Bernstein ("An American Werewolf In London", Heavy Metal", etc.) so you know it's special! And the other songs just rule by a classic bunch of artists like: David Naughton (Dr. Pepper commercial song & star of "An American Werewolf In London", etc.), Terry Black, Mary MacGregor, and Rick Dees! Plus songs from the cast, you can't loose! Hail the beloved 1970s & 1980s! Hunt for the hidden download link & enjoy!
Track listing:
1. Are You Ready for the Summer (01:45) Music by Elmer Bernstein, Lyrics by Norman Gimbel. Performed by Camp North Star Kids Chorus
2. Moondust (02:39) (Elmer Bernstein-Norman Gimbel) Performed by Terry Black
3. C.I.T Song (01:28) (J. Blum) Performed by the original cast
4. Rudy & Tripper (01:33) (Elmer Bernstein)
5. Rudy & Tripper (cont'd) (01:33) (Elmer Bernstein)
6. Makin' It (06:54) (D. Fekaris-F. Perren) Performed by David Naughton
7. Olympiad (01:34) (Elmer Bernstein)
8. Meatballs (04:55) (Elmer Bernstein-Norman Gimbel) Performed by Rick Dees
9. Rudy Wins the Race (01:08) (Elmer Bernstein)
10. Rudy Wins the Race (cont'd) (01:35) (Elmer Bernstein)
11. Good Friend (02:39) (Elmer Bernstein-Norman Gimbel) Performed by Mary MacGregor
12. Moondust (Reprise)/Are You Ready for the Summer (Reprise) Elmer Bernstein-Norman Gimbel) Performed by Terry Black/Camp North Star Kids Chorus (03:07)
UPDATE!: I just read the comment from Ellis Van Sofa about being in the "Camp Northstar Kids Chorus" with Elmer's daughter Emily, WOW! How cool is that? Ahh the wonderful old days of America, never forgotten!
