No one puts Baby in a corner, and no one disrespects the “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack better.
Celebrating its 35th anniversary on Sunday, the throwback romance/dance drama (released in theaters August 21, 1987) tells the timeless story of young Frances “Baby” Houseman (Jennifer Grey), who vacations at a luxurious Catskills resort in the summer of 1963. were celebrating. His family when he meets Johnny Castle (the late Patrick Swayze), the very cool dance instructor. Sparks fly, life lessons happen and Johnny hoists Baby in an iconic movie moment, thanks to a mix of original ’80s tunes (including one sung by himself) and some classic oldies in the film’s retro setting. ready to uncover.
In honor of “Dirty” birthdays, we’re ranking each song on the soundtrack:
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12. Zappacosta, ‘Overload’
This pumping, poor man’s Robert Palmer-type jam is better suited for a dude cop action comedy than here, where it plays in the background as Johnny does a small grand theft auto (on his car, by the way). .
11. Bruce Chanel, ‘Hey! baby’
Few people are really into the perky, harmonica-flavored 1961 one-hit wonder that peppers the scene when Johnny and Baby have to keep their balance dancing on a log. However, other of us played it like this, Way Several times in our college pep band.
10. Tom Johnson, ‘Where are you at tonight?’
Johnston, a founding member and lead singer of the Doobie Brothers, turned into a little beach music kitty for the soundtrack. Which makes sense given the summer setting, though it’s aggressively soft.
9. The Blow Monkey, ‘You Don’t Own Me’
In “Road House,” a precursor to Swayze’s Fisticuffs, Johnny beats up a jerk co-worker (who’s totally worth it, honestly) on the cover of Leslie Gore Staples’ British New Wave band.
8. Mickey and Sylvia, ‘Love Is Strange’
Gray and Swayze lip sync to bluesy pop songs – plus he plays a little air guitar – as they first cha-cha and then seduce each one while taking a break from their dancing lessons.
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7. Eric Carmen, ‘Hungry Eyes’
Every good ’80s movie needs a montage, even one at heart, and this power ballad is a sensual needle drop when shirts come off, leotards put on, sweat kicks in. And Johnny shows Baby all the right dance moves for an important performance.
6. Mary Clayton, ‘Yes’
There’s a hip and funky Pointer Sisters vibe to the soul singer’s greatest hits. You only hear a little bit in the film, as Baby’s sister learns that the aforementioned jerky guy is cheating on her, but it gets the spotlight in the closing credits.
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4. (tied) The Five Satins, ‘In the Still of the Night’ / Maurice Williams and the Zodiac, ‘Stay’
Kudos to these stone-cold doo-wop classics from 1956 and 1960s, with things like Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time,” giving ’80s kids a take on the weirdness of old-school multi-part harmonies. Important lesson taught.
3. Patrick Swayze (featuring Wendy Fraser), “She’s Like the Wind”
The 1980s included plenty of crooning of A-list actors — Bruce Willis, Eddie Murphy, even Don Johnson — but the talented Swayze was arguably the best of them all. Swayze, who co-wrote the track, has a silky smooth on electric ballads that, like many times, deliver good sax too.
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2. Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, “(I’ve Had) the Time of My Life”
The spirited couple (which won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy back in the day)—not what you immediately hear in your head when you remember the film’s final dance climax—and, of course, The Lift. Originally introduced to Donna Summer and Joe Esposito, it is undoubtedly one of the great movie songs, a sweet and joyous delight that has become a pop-culture and radio staple.
1. The Ronettes, ‘Be My Baby’
An all-time pop hit featuring Ronnie Spector, one of the greatest voices of all time? Come on now. The 1963 girl-group tune, which plays over the opening credits, is the very definition of a ringer on a record that didn’t need one (but we’re glad it’s here).
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