• Radio Days (1987) Soundtrack OST •

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Radio Days

Joe, a New York Jew, fondly recalls his growing up period in the late 1930s and early 1940s in Rockaway, Queens. He not only lived with his parents - his father who would not divulge his occupation to Joe - but also with his mother's extended family out of financial necessity. That family consisted of biological aunts, an uncle by marriage, his grandmother and a cousin. Each member of the family had his or her routine - such as his cousin Ruthie listening to the neighbors' goings-on through the telephone party line - which grounded the activities. With the diversity of those activities, what tied the family together was listening to the radio. While the adults listened to a variety of talk shows and game shows - the former often providing an escape of being able to peer into the lives of the rich and famous - Joe loved the serials, and would have done anything to get a Masked Avenger secret decoder ring, the 15-cents which he didn't have to send away for it.

Joe also recalls the back stories of some of the players in the New York radio scene, one in particular, Sally White, who wanted desperately to become a radio star, who worked as a cigarette girl at a Broadway club where many radio personalities hung out, and who was saddled with a non-radio Brooklyn accent. The radio also was the conduit for breaking news, some on a global scale - such as the US entering the war following the bombing of Pearl Harbor - and some more on a personal scale, both which nonetheless kept the listener glued to the radio for the outcome. But what everyone listened to was the music, especially his single Aunt Bea who wanted to get married but who always seemed to attract the wrong type of man.

Joe still places certain songs from the era with certain events in his and his family's lives. But with each passing year, those memories become less pronounced in his brain.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Radio Days
	The Flight of the Bumblebee	Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Performer Harry James: Performer
	Dancing in the Dark	Arthur Schwartz: Performer Howard Dietz: Lyrics
	Chinatown, My Chinatown	William Jerome: Lyrics Jean Schwartz: Performer
	Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing	Stanley Damerell: Lyrics Tolchard Evans: Performer Danielle Ferland: Sung
	September Song	Kurt Weill: Performer
	Body and Soul
	In the Mood
	Radio Show Themes
	I Double Dare You
	You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me
	La Cumparsita
	Carioca
	Tico Tico
	Begin the Beguine
	Opus One
	Frenesi
	All or Nothing at All
	The Donkey Serenade
	You and I
	Paper Doll
	Pistol Packin' Mama
	South American Way
	Mairzy Doats
	If You Are But a Dream
	If I Didn't Care
	Schloff mein Kind
	I Don't Want to Walk Without You
	Remember Pearl Harbor
	Babalu
	They're Either Too Young or Too Old
	That Old Feeling
	Re-Lax Jingle
	(There'll Be Blue Birds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover
	Goodbye
	I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You
	Lullaby of Broadway
	American Patrol
	Take the 'A' Train
	You'll Never Know
	One, Two, Three, Kick
	Just One of Those Things
	You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
	Night and Day

User reviews

Michael Johnson

9/10

The soundtrack of Radio Days is truly a nostalgic journey through the late 1930s and early 1940s, capturing the essence of that era with authenticity and charm.

Betty Baker

6/10

The music in Radio Days enhances the overall viewing experience, immersing the audience in the world of the characters and their love for radio.

Steven Roberts

6/10

The soundtrack features a diverse range of musical styles, catering to different tastes and preferences of the characters in the film.

Mary Thompson

2/10

The soundtrack of Radio Days lacks depth and emotion, failing to capture the nostalgic and sentimental essence of the film's storyline set in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

William Lopez

3/10

The musical choices in the film feel disconnected from the characters' experiences and do not effectively enhance the audience's connection to the era portrayed, resulting in a missed opportunity to create a more immersive viewing experience.

Elizabeth Thompson

5/10

The jazzy and swing tunes featured in the soundtrack bring a lively energy to the film, reflecting the vibrant spirit of the time period.

Michelle Gonzalez

7/10

The music selection perfectly complements the storyline, enhancing the emotional impact of the characters' experiences and memories.

Timothy Lewis

7/10

The soundtrack of Radio Days beautifully captures the nostalgic atmosphere of the late 1930s and early 1940s in New York.

Jennifer Gonzalez

7/10

The incorporation of popular songs from the era adds an authentic touch to the film, transporting the audience back in time through the power of music.

Thomas Clark

6/10

The songs chosen for the film evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, resonating with the themes of family, love, and growing up.

Amanda Gonzalez

2/10

The repetitive use of generic background music throughout the movie becomes monotonous and distracts from the dialogue and key moments, diminishing the overall impact of the film's storytelling.

Dorothy Rodriguez

9/10

The way certain songs are intertwined with pivotal moments in the characters' lives adds a layer of depth to the storytelling, enhancing the overall impact of the film and leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.

Kimberly Brown

6/10

The radio plays a central role in the film, and the soundtrack effectively conveys the importance of this medium in shaping the characters' lives.

Amanda King

6/10

The music in the film perfectly captures the essence of the era, transporting the audience back in time with its classic tunes and melodies.

Amanda Wilson

10/10

The music selection in the film perfectly complements the storyline, evoking emotions and memories that resonate deeply with the audience, creating a sense of connection to the characters and their experiences.

Margaret Evans

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Radio Days is a fitting tribute to the golden age of radio, capturing the magic and nostalgia of a bygone era.

Anthony King

5/10

The use of radio broadcasts as a storytelling device adds depth to the narrative, creating a sense of connection between the characters and the audience.