Bagdad Cafe (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1988) Vinyl LP • Calling You

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Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (plastic). Spine is easy-to-read with very mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Calling You (Jevetta Steele )
2. Blues Harp (William Galison )
3. Zweifach (Deininger Blasmusik )
4. Brenda, Brenda (Jearlyn Steele-Battle, Marianne Sägebrecht, and Tommy Joe White )
5. C-Major Prelude From The Well Tempered Clavier (Darron Flagg )
6. Calliope (Bob Telson )
7. Calling You (Bob Telson )
8. Bagdad Cafe - The Story Written And Narrated By Percy Adlon With The Following Background Music
9. Zweifach (Deininger Blasmusik )
10. Calling You (Jevetta Steele )
11. Blues-Harp (William Galison )
12. Calling You (Instrumental) (Unknown Artist )
13. C-Major Prelude From The Well Tempered Clavier (Darron Flagg )
14. Brenda, Brenda (Instrumental) (Unknown Artist )
15. Calliope (Bob Telson )
16. Calling You (Instrumental) (Unknown Artist )
17. Calliope (Bob Telson )
18. Brenda, Brenda (Instrumental) (Unknown Artist )
19. Calling You (Jevetta Steele )
20. Brenda, Brenda (Jearlyn Steele-Battle, Marianne Sägebrecht, and Tommy Joe White )
21. Calliope (Bob Telson )

About The Record:

Bagdad Cafe (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by Various Artists, stands out as a captivating and eclectic collection that perfectly complements the film's quirky desert motel atmosphere, blending soulful vocals, bluesy instrumentals, Bavarian brass, and classical piano pieces. A unique highlight is the inclusion of a narrated track where director Percy Adlon recounts the story, incorporating background music and elements from omitted scenes, adding a distinctive storytelling layer to the album. The soundtrack features the haunting and hypnotic Calling You, performed by Jevetta Steele and written by Bob Telson, which serves as the film's signature theme and a fan-favorite for its emotional depth and memorable chorus. Another popular track is Brenda, Brenda, sung by Jearlyn Steele-Battle, capturing the character's spirit with its lively energy. Historically significant, Calling You earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song, underscoring the soundtrack's contribution to the film's critical acclaim and enduring cult status.