Boys On The Side [Soundtrack]

Pure Pleasure, Mar 5 2004

By	L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (fountain valley, ca United States) - See all my reviews

You know these strong voices, the soul reaching music, the moving words. And it doesn't really matter whether you are thinking about this album because you are so moved by the way the songs tell the tale of the deep friendship in the film, or because you have found some of your favorite performers here...this is one soundtrack in which every song stands on it's own and the words and music will touch you in some way.

There isn't one song or artist on this delicious album that dosen't belong with the others. Opening and closing with the moving "You Got It" performed by Bonnie Raitt, and with outstanding renditions of "Keep On Growing" (Sheryl Crow) and "Somebody Stand By Me" (Stevie Nicks), and including Melissa Etheridge's "I Take You With Me" and the Indigo Girls "Power Of Two", it is an album you'll want to hear over and over. I play it constantly and nobody else seems to mind!
You'll also be treated to the wonderful Annie Lennox performing "Why", The Pretenders, The Cranberries and Sarah McLachlan.(see buying info for complete list of songs and artists).And Yes!...Whoppi's touching words to her dying friend(1st verse of "You Got It"), from the film are included as well. There are 13 tracks in all.

It's a beautiful album, with which to relive the fun and the heartfelt friendships in the story of "Boys On The Side", or just for the pure pleasure of all these incredible voices and talented musicians that really have something meangful to say.

Go for it and enjoy....Laurie

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On The Side Order, Jul 16 2003

With Boys On The Side, there were thirteen, well actually 12 songs released in this collection that reflect both the old and the new in the music industry with female singer/songwriters. The main standout belongs to Bonnie Raitt with her cover of the Roy Orbison hit, You Got It. Actually, that is on the collection three times, twice with Bonnie Raitt, the other with Whoopi Goldberg. Still, there are also other great songs that seem to fit the bill perfectly including Annie Lennox with Why, and The Cranberries with their strong song, Dreams. The collection also includes new music from Sheryl Crow, The Pretenders, and Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac fame.

Still, it is just a shame that they don't make movie sountracks like they used to. The music back then really spoke out to both sides of the story. Still, if you loved the Whoopi Goldberg film, you might enjoy the soundtrack. Otherwise, I suggest you give the soundtrack a whirl, for something new to the mind, and let the women do the talking.