Little Shop of Horrors: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack album for the 1986 American rock musical comedy film, Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Frank Oz. The film stars Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin, and Levi Stubbs as the voice of Audrey II.
Background[]
The soundtrack features 12 songs written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who also wrote the songs for the original 1982 off-Broadway musical. It was arranged and adapted by Bob Gaudio and Robby Merkin and produced by Gaudio. The soundtrack was released by Geffen Records in 1986 and received positive reviews from critics. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Mean Green Mother From Outer Space", a new song written for the film.
The soundtrack also includes a reprise of "Somewhere That's Green", which was cut from the theatrical release of the film but restored in the 2012 director's cut. It features a mix of doo-wop, rock and roll, Motown, and Broadway musical styles, reflecting the film's setting in a 1960s skid row flower shop. The songs are performed by the film's cast, along with a chorus of singers who provide backup vocals and narration. It also features cameo appearances by Bill Murray, John Candy, Christopher Guest, and Jim Belushi as various characters.
The soundtrack album peaked at number 33 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over two million copies worldwide. It has been reissued several times on CD and digital platforms, with different cover art and bonus tracks. The soundtrack is considered one of the best film musical soundtracks of all time and has influenced many other musicals and films. The album, featuring a mix of catchy tunes and memorable performances, played an essential role in enhancing the film's cult status and has remained a beloved classic among fans of both musicals and horror-comedy.
Track listing[]
- "Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors)"– Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal
- "Skid Row (Downtown)"– Seymour, Audrey, Mushnik, Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal, Company
- "Da-Doo"– Seymour, Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal
- "Grow For Me"– Seymour, Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal (off-screen)
- "Somewhere That's Green"– Audrey
- "Some Fun Now"– Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal
- "Dentist!"– Orin, Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal
- "Feed Me (Git It)"– Audrey II, Seymour
- "Suddenly, Seymour"– Seymour, Audrey, Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal
- "Suppertime"– Audrey II, Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal
- "The Meek Shall Inherit"– Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal, Company
- "Mean Green Mother From Outer Space"– Audrey II, the Pods
- "Don't Feed The Plants"– Chiffon, Ronette, Crystal, Company
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