“Nobody puts Baby in the corner…” Can you believe it’s been 25 years since Dirty Dancing‘s Patrick Swayze delivered that line of dialogue? It has, and Legacy Recordings is celebrating the film’s 25th anniversary with a Dirty Dancing: The Deluxe Anniversary Edition album featuring the original 12 songs from the film along with new special bonus features.
Per Legacy, the anniversary release will drop on September 25, 2012.
“From the birth, 25 years ago to the never-ending success of the movie and the soundtracks, I’m very proud of all my great producers and the extremely talented artists that contributed so much to the very satisfying rollercoaster ride called Dirty Dancing,” said executive producer Jimmy Ienner. “I’m also very indebted to anyone involved in any way on the music and the film sides of this wonderful journey. Lastly, but no less important, to the devoted fans around the world for the unbelievable continued support. Keep carrying the watermelons and enjoying the lifts.”
New bonus material accompanying the anniversary edition include a dedication to Swayze (1952-2009), a bumper sticker, and a CD booklet with ready-to-frame art cards. The booklet also features liner notes written by the song producers:
— Eric Carmen, singer and producer of “Hungry Eyes”;
— Leon Medica, producer of “Where Are You Tonight?” (sung by Tom
Johnston);
— Alfie Zappacosta, singer and producer of “Overload”; and
— Michael Lloyd, producer of “She’s Like the Wind” (written and sung by
Patrick Swayze), “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” sung by Bill Medley
and Jennifer Warnes, and “Yes” sung by Merry Clayton;
DIRTY DANCING: THE DELUXE ANNIVERSARY EDITION Track List:
1. “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” / Love Theme performed by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes 2. “Be My Baby” / The Ronettes
3. “She’s Like The Wind” / Patrick Swayze (featuring Wendy Fraser)
4. “Hungry Eyes” / Eric Carmen
5. “Stay” / Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
6. “Yes” / Merry Clayton
7. “You Don’t Own Me” / The Blow Monkeys
8. “Hey Baby” / Bruce Channel
9. “Overload” / Zappacosta
10. “Love Is Strange” / Mickey & Sylvia
11. “Where Are You Tonight?” / Tom Johnston
12. “In The Still Of The Night” / The Five Satins
Source: Legacy Recordings
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
