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About a Boy -- The Unofficial Soundtrack (Music from and inspired by the novel by Nick Hornby)
Artist | Song | |
The Smashing Pumpkins | Tonight, Tonight | |
Supersonic Soul Pimps | The Day I Became Cool | |
Steve Miller Band | The Joker | |
The Beatles | Nowhere Man | |
Bobby Vinton | Mr. Lonely | |
The Doors | People Are Strange | |
Joni Mitchell | Big Yellow Taxi | |
David Bowie | Changes | |
Joni Mitchell | Both Sides Now | |
Bob Dylan | Knockin' on Heaven's Door | |
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes | Fire and Rain | |
Roberta Flack | Killing Me Softly | |
Nirvana | All Apologies | |
Blue Oyster Cult | Don't Fear the Reaper | |
Bob Marley | No Woman, No Cry | |
Nick Drake | Black Eyed Dog | |
Joan Jett | Bad Reputation | |
Nirvana | Smells Like Teen Spirit | |
Devo | Through Being Cool | |
Garbage | When I Grow Up | |
Boomtang Boys | Both Sides Now | |
Comment:
My girlfriend thought this "soundtrack" was a perfect companion to the novel (don't forget to check out her soundtrack for 'High Fidelity'). Some of the songs "inspired by" the novel are pretty corny, I suppose. And I ususally won't put anything by the abominable Boomtang Boys on any mix but it seemed to fit here-- it's just the kind of thing a record company would hurriedly slap onto a movie soundtrack. It's pretty over-the-top cheesy, which can be good for a laugh. Besides, I put it at the end so it can be easily skipped. Anyway, I won't apologize for the obviousness of some of the songs since I've also thrown on a couple of cooler tunes. My girlfriend and I really like the Supersonic Soul Pimps song. I'm rambling now, aren't I? Oh well. Enjoy the soundtrack and read the book! It's fantastic!Feedback:
fun soundtrack, to go with a great book -- but maybe slide in another Nirvana song in honor of Kirk O'bane (the soccer player)?
Excellent! Much attention has been given to the mix qualities of High Fidelity (for obvious reasons), but little attention has been paid to the mix qualities of About a Boy. And what a great mix, too!
I'll second Michael Steinmetz' remark that this an idea that I've thought of doing - points to you for seeing it through. I should really get it together and actually finish the book, too (I'm too much of a non-fiction / music mag junkie). I'll check put your High Fidelity, too.
awesome! I love that book! yeah, more kirk o'bane!!
this is a very cool idea. yay!
this is a very cool idea. yay!
haha this is great. i especially love the joni mitchell tracks, not because its joni mitchell, but because of the book!