Grease
Grease
Label: Polydor
Released: 1991
Barcode: 044004404129
Country: UK
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack
"Grease" is a 1978 musical film directed by Randal Kleiser, based on the 1971 stage musical of the same name. Set in the 1950s, the film follows the romance between greaser Danny Zuko, played by John Travolta, and the sweet, innocent Sandy Olsson, portrayed by Olivia Newton-John, who meet during a summer vacation and unexpectedly reunite at Rydell High School.
The film explores themes of teenage rebellion, peer pressure, and love, all set against the backdrop of vibrant dance numbers and nostalgic rock and roll music. Known for its energetic performances, iconic scenes, and memorable dialogue, "Grease" became a cultural phenomenon and remains a beloved classic in the musical genre.
The soundtrack of "Grease" is a defining element of the film, featuring a mix of rock and roll, pop, and doo-wop songs that capture the spirit of the 1950s. Released in 1978, the soundtrack includes hits like "Summer Nights," "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Greased Lightnin'," and the title track "Grease," performed by Frankie Valli.
The music, performed by the film's cast including John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, played a crucial role in the movie's success, with the album becoming one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time. Its catchy tunes, energetic rhythms, and nostalgic appeal have made the "Grease" soundtrack an enduring favorite among fans of all ages.
Grease
Frankie Valli
Summer Nights
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John
Hopelessly Devoted to You
Olivia Newton-John
You're the One That I Want
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John
Sandy
John Travolta
Beauty School Drop-Out
Frankie Avalon
Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee
Stockard Channing
Greased Lightnin'
John Travolta, Jeff Conaway
It's Raining on Prom Night
Cindy Bullens
Alone at the Drive-In Movie
James Getzoff
Blue Moon
Sha-Na-Na
Rock 'N' Roll Is Here to Stay
Sha-Na-Na
Those Magic Changes
Sha-Na-Na
Hound Dog
Sha-Na-Na
Born to Hand Jive
Sha-Na-Na
Tears on My Pillow
Sha-Na-Na
Mooning
Cindy Bullens, Louis St. Louis
Freddy My Love
Cindy Bullens
Rock N' Roll Party Queen
Louis St. Louis
There Are Worse Things I Could Do
Stockard Channing
Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise)
Olivia Newton-John
We Go Together
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John
Love Is a Many Splendored Thing
James Getzoff
Grease (Reprise)
Frankie Valli
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