Friday, July 9, 2010

Best Original Song - 1985

"The Power of Love" from Back to the Future sung by Huey Lewis and the News 


Movie Synopsis: With the aid of time traveling DeLorean, a teenager is sent back to 1955 and interrupts his parents first meeting and now must set them back up. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes
Is it important to the plot? Uh...not really. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? A.






"Surprise, Surprise" from A Chorus Line sung by Gregg Burge 


Movie Synopsis: Hopefuls try out before a demanding director for a part in a new musical. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? From what I can tell...God, no. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? D-.






"Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)" from The Color Purple sung by Tata Vega


Movie Synopsis: The life and trials of a young African American woman. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? Strengthening the friendship. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? B.




"Say You, Say Me" from White Nights sung by Lionel Ritchie 


Movie Synopsis: An expatriate Russian dancer is held captive in the Soviet Union. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? INSPIRATION!!!! 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C+.






"Separate Lives" from White Nights sung by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C-.






So what won?
"Say You, Say Me" from White Nights


What would I have voted for? 
"The Power of Love" from Back to the Future
Any questions? 


Analysis
This is the worst travesty out of all the 80's winners. What was with this damn White Nights? Two songs? Two mediocre songs? (There, I said it!). Plus, OMG, if you want a few laughs, check out A Chorus Line. "The Power of Love" is one of the greatest songs ever. It might not have much to do with the plot...but it builds that 80's mood!!! GRRR...1985 can kiss my ass.

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