The Bad News Bears follows the story of Morris Buttermaker (Walter Matthau), an alcoholic and former minor-league baseball player. He is recruited by a city councilman and attorney who filed a lawsuit against an ultra-competitive Southern California Little League that excluded the least skilled athletes, including his son, from playing.
In order to settle the lawsuit, the league agrees to add an additional team - the Bears - composed of the worst players in the whole Little League. Buttermaker becomes the coach of this unlikely team, which includes a near-sighted pitcher, an overweight catcher, a foul-mouthed shortstop, an outfielder dreaming of emulating Hank Aaron, and other unique characters.
Shunned by the more competitive teams and parents, the Bears struggle in their opening game, leading Buttermaker to recruit sharp-tongued pitcher Amanda Whurlizer (Tatum O'Neal) and troublemaker Kelly Leak (Jackie Earle Haley) to improve the team's performance.
As the Bears start winning games and make it to the championship game against the top-notch Yankees, tensions rise between Buttermaker and the Yankees' coach, Roy Turner (Vic Morrow). The game becomes intense, with aggressive plays and personal conflicts between the players.
Despite losing the championship game, the Bears celebrate their progress and teamwork. The condescending Yankees acknowledge their efforts, and the Bears defiantly respond, showing their determination for the next season. The movie ends with a joyous field celebration by the Bears, highlighting their camaraderie and spirit.
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The Bad News Bears
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SIDE A: Hang In There
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Jerry Fielding:
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A Really Fine Thing
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Jerry Fielding:
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Play Ball
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Jerry Fielding:
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Beer Cans
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Jerry Fielding:
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First Major Loss
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Jerry Fielding:
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Amanda's Theme
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Jerry Fielding:
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Bad News for the Athletics
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Jerry Fielding:
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Around Them Bases
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Jerry Fielding:
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Street Pitching
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Jerry Fielding:
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Cool Karl Karonsky
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Jerry Fielding:
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Out of Pinball Shop
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Jerry Fielding:
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Second Amanda Theme / Montage #1
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Jerry Fielding:
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SIDE B: Dancing School Pianos
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Jerry Fielding:
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Kelly Rebels
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Jerry Fielding:
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Tiny Tears
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Jerry Fielding:
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Amanda Gets Spiked
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Jerry Fielding:
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Buttermaker Goes Corrupt
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Jerry Fielding:
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Joe Won't Throw
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Jerry Fielding:
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Montage #2
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Jerry Fielding:
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Lupus' Big Catch
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Jerry Fielding:
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Cliff Hanger
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Jerry Fielding:
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Next Year
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Jerry Fielding:
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End Credits
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Jerry Fielding:
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Hang In There*
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Paul Chihara:
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Dancing School Pianos
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Paul Chihara:
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Kelly Rebels*
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Paul Chihara:
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Amanda Gets Spiked*
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: The Bad News Bears Song*
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Play Ball (Alternate 1)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Play Ball (Alternate 2)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: First Major Loss (Alternate)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Amanda's Theme (Alternate)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Buttermaker Goes Corrupt (Alternate)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Joe Won't Throw (Alternate)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Montage #2 (Synth Overlay)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Montage #2 (Orchestra Only)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Lupus' Big Catch (Alternate 1)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Lupus' Big Catch (Alternate 2)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Cliff Hanger (Insert)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Next Year (Alternate)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: End Credits (Alternate)
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Paul Chihara:
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Disc Time:
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Paul Chihara:
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Main Title
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Paul Chihara:
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Mr. Manning
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Paul Chihara:
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Kelly's Bike
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Paul Chihara:
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Lupus
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Paul Chihara:
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They're Off / In the Van*
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Paul Chihara:
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Kelly's Reverie
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Paul Chihara:
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Smoke Signals*
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Paul Chihara:
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Indian Victory
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Paul Chihara:
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The Dome
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Paul Chihara:
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Vacancy
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Paul Chihara:
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Kelly's Dad / Kelly's Dad Again
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Paul Chihara:
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The Practice
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Paul Chihara:
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The Champs
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Paul Chihara:
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The Hilton
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Paul Chihara:
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Coach Leak
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Paul Chihara:
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Kelly Runs
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Paul Chihara:
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Pool Hall / Kelly Night & Dome
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Paul Chihara:
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Notre Dame Victory March
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Paul Chihara:
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Bad News on the Toros
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Paul Chihara:
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Domed Out*
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Paul Chihara:
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Tanner's Stand / Let Them Play / Play Ball*
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Paul Chihara:
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Inside the Park Homer / Safe
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Paul Chihara:
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Lookin' Good (Vocal)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Lookin' Good (Instrumental 1)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Play Jazz*
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Lookin' Good” (Instrumental 2)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Hitchhiker (“Lookin' Good)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Smoke Signals (Alternate, “Lookin' Good”)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Organ Music (“Las Chiapanecas”)
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Paul Chihara:
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Logo / Titles
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Paul Chihara:
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Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean / The Marines' Hymn
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Paul Chihara:
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The Polo Lounge Feel
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Paul Chihara:
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June's Blues*
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Paul Chihara:
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Airport / Fight at Haneda* / Tokyo Freeway
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Paul Chihara:
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Jet Lag Game*
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Paul Chihara:
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Your Name
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Paul Chihara:
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Mean Bones
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Paul Chihara:
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Sports Fanfare / Birdman's Flyin' High
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Paul Chihara:
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Inoki Fight* / Battle*
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Paul Chihara:
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Victory
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Paul Chihara:
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Bullet Train / Train Again / Temple Romance
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Paul Chihara:
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Godzilla
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Paul Chihara:
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Love Scene
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Paul Chihara:
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Transistor Earpiece Radio*
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Paul Chihara:
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Big Game*
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Paul Chihara:
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Look
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Sand Lot / True Love / The Stars and Stripes Forever
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Paul Chihara:
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Lazar, You Bastard* / Take Me Out to the Ball Game
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Godzilla (Alternate)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Birdman's Flyin' High (Wild)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Birdman's Flyin' High (Alternate)
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Everybody Is Happy
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BONUS TRACK: Vamp
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Tangerine
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Happy Days
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Moon River
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Introduction to Kurodabushi / Kurodabushi / Tag
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Tag Again
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Take Good Care of Her
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Japanese Song #1*
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Japanese Song #2*
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Paul Chihara:
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BONUS TRACK: Take Me Out to the Ball Game (End Credits)
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Paul Chihara:
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