Stacie C. from LITTLE NECK, NY Reviewed on 6/24/2007...
from BMG
Rick S. from MORGANTON, NC Reviewed on 8/10/2006...
A very surprising soundtrack, with firsts by a few female artists
CD Reviews
A cd I actually think I may have wore out
rlc295 | loogootee, IN United States | 03/19/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is such a great cd, where do I start? It goes from rockin' blues of Bonnie Raitt. To the rock of Chrissie Hynde with The Pretenders, who I have been a long fan of. Then to the excellent voice and range of Annie Lennox, who I think has got to have one of the most wonderful voices around. Joan Armatrading, I saw her in concert many many moons ago in Germany. She was not known then in America and she was as good then as she is now. There is not a bad song on this CD, and that says something this day and age. I plug this CD in when I need some umph to get started doing what ever I need to get done. When I need a pick-me-up get me in a better mood. Or just whenever... and want to hear some good music."
A solid collection of new songs and classic hits
Lawrance M. Bernabo | The Zenith City, Duluth, Minnesota | 05/13/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The years are rolling along and I am still listening to this original soundtrack album, which has the virtue that these songs are actually in the movie. I would agree the soundtrack is better than the film, but you have to appreciate that the album includes the memorably moving moment when Whoopi Goldberg signs "You Got It" because Mary-Louise Parker does not have the strength to continue. This is still one of my favorite love songs. As with most such collections, for me the standout tracks are those I cannot get anywhere else, which includes: Bonnie Raitt's cover of Roy Orbison's "You Got It" (which is both the first and last track on the album in an interesting bookend effect), Melissa Etheridge's "I Take You With Me" (the song that is actually used at the end of the film), and Steve Nicks's "Somebody Stand By Me" (written by Sheryl Crow and Todd Wolf). "Boys on the Side" remains one of the best soundtrack collections of the 1990s and is certainly evocative of the film."
Pretty Good Soundtrack!
rlc295 | 11/08/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this soundtrack for two reasons: 1 - Melissa Etheridge and 2 - Bonnie Raitt.
I was pleasantly surprised upon hearing a few other choice cuts on this album. The Indigo Girls' "Power of Two" is one of the most intense songs I have heard in ages, and one that I play repeatedly. It possesses a certain magic that most artists in the studio today seem to lack.
I could have done without most of the other songs on this album (including the Whoopi Goldberg cover of "You Got It") but the songs by Etheridge, the Indigo Girls, Stevie Nicks, the Cranberries, and Sheryl Crow most definitely make up for it. If I had it to do all over again, I would run out and buy this album again."
Quite a surprise.
rlc295 | 02/18/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"When I got this album, I got it because I had to pick a CD in order to get other CDs (one of those Columbia House deals), and this was the only other title that I thought I would even remotely like on their offer sheet. When I received it, I wasn't expecting very much; however, this compilation is very satisfying. The different artists, some singing originally for the soundtrack, add a variety of mood, spirit, styles, and taste to this album. Bonnie Raitt's rendition of Roy Orbison's "You Got It" is played twice, as the beginning and ending song--not as great as the original, though. Whoopie Goldberg actually sings a slow (and very nice) version of the song also. The Pretenders perform "Everyday Is Like Sunday," a song that seems to be underrated--as most Pretenders' songs seem to be. Not everything on here is appealing, but that just confirms the variety of styles, mood, spirit, and taste that are contained in this album. Consequently, chances are, one will find something one likes in this album."
A great mix of rock and pop!
rlc295 | 02/12/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The sound track from boys on the side is a great album all round. If you like soft rock and pop and just some great songs then you will love this album. It features many well known artists such as: Indigo Girls, Sarah Mclochlan, Joan Armatrading, Bonnie Raitt and even Whoopi Goldberg herself. A great easy listning album all round, a must for those who saw the movie and for people who appreciate good music."