As with most musicals of the period, the vocal takes recorded for the album release–and in some cases the instrumental background as well–do not lock to picture but were recorded during entirely different soundtrack sessions often months prior or subsequent to the performances used for lip sync in the film. The soundtrack was released on April 14, 1978, two months ahead of the film's release. 1 for stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.īesides performers John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the album also featured songs by rock and roll revival group Sha Na Na as well as the hit song " Grease", a tune written by Barry Gibb (of the Bee Gees) and sung by Frankie Valli (of The Four Seasons) that was an additional U.S. The song " You're the One That I Want" was a US and UK No. It has sold approximately 38 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time, also ranking amongst the biggest selling soundtrack albums of all time. It was originally released by RSO Records and subsequently re-issued by Polydor Records in 19. She appeared in the 1970 film Toomorrow, a science fiction musical that predated her initial chart success with 1971’s “If Not for You”.Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture is the original motion picture soundtrack for the 1978 film Grease. Singer Olivia Newton-John, cast at Travolta’s urging, had done little acting before this film. They sing the majority of the tracks including Summer Nights,” “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” “You’re the One That I Want,” “Greased Lightnin'” and more. It’s good-natured combination of doo wop and early rock ‘n’ roll is infectious and charming, due in no small part to John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s charismatic, engaging performances. In 1978 the Grease soundtrack became a phenomenon. Limited double vinyl LP pressing in gatefold sleeve. Love Is a Many Splendored Thing James Getzoff 1:23 We Go Together John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John 2:59ġ2. Look at Me I’m Sandra Dee Olivia Newton-John 1:20ġ1. There Are Worse Things I Could Do Stockard Channing 2:18ġ0. Rock N’ Roll Is Here to Stay Sha-Na-Na 2:00Ħ.
Alone at a Drive in Movie James Getzoff 2:22ġ. It’s Raining on Prom Night Cindy Bullens 2:57ġ0. Greased Lightnin’ John Travolta, Jeff Conaway 3:12ĩ. Look at Me I’m Sandra Dee Stockard Channing 1:38Ĩ. Beauty School Dropout Frankie Avalon 4:02ħ. You’re the One That I Want John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John 2:47Ħ. Hopelessly Devoted to You Olivia Newton-John 3:05Ĥ. Summer Nights John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John 3:36ģ.
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