soudtrack - Big Wednesday (1978) Discussion

[–] delbert78 22 years ago

The title of the song is " SHERRI " by Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. I would also like to know the name of a song from the movie. It's the one playing when they drive up to the Army Induction Building for their draft physical.

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[–] raceface 21 years ago

I believe it's called "Crumpled Car" it was written and sang by Dennis Aaberg who appeared in the movie as "Slick". It was a catchy tune!

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[–] johnzero0 21 years ago

tidball how did you find out the name of the song Crumpled Car
by Dennis Aaberg i have been tryin to find out the name of that song for years!
thank you!
Now i just need to find it on the net

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[–] raceface 21 years ago

johnzero0 from tidball (a.k.a. raceface)

I have been a lifelong fan of Big Wednesday. Surfer magazine did a 25 year anniversay on BW, There was a interview with Dennis Aberg, and he mentioned writing and singing the tune, it's kinda cathing isn't it!

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[–] jimi_roe 21 years ago

Hiya,

Was wondering if anyone can name all the song tracks that are featured in the film... So far I've got:

Green Onions - Booker T & The MG's
Lucille - Little Richard
Money - Barrett Strong
Will you still love me tomorrow - Shirelles
Sherry Baby - Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons
Crumpled Car - Dennis Aaberg

Can anyone name any more???

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[–] crhavens 21 years ago

I know that (some of the) classical pieces are by Ferenc Liszt.

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[–] koolaidman10887 21 years ago

Whats the name of that song on the DVD title menu that they play.
Its awsome!

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[–] merricharmz 21 years ago

Just reminded me how cool this film was!

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[–] MrBigglesworth999 20 years ago

Add "Locomotion" by Little Eva (definitely not Kylie!) - it's played when theyr'e driving into the fastfood joint.

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[–] MrBigglesworth999 18 years ago

It is not Nirvana. The movie was made in 1978. Nirvana hit the big time in the late 1980's.

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[–] sdsungod 20 years ago

You forgot "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles during the house party scene.

You also forgot the "n" in "soundtrack"

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[–] adrianvdavies 20 years ago

I have a CD of the entire soundtrack, you can get it here:

http://www.screenarchives.com/fsm/detailCD.cfm?ID=298

The classical stuff is by Basil Poledouris.

Big Wednesday
Music Composed and Conducted by Basil Poledouris

Lyrics, Vocals and Slack Key Guitars by Keola and Kapono Beamer

"Crumple Car" Guitar And Vocal Performed by Denny Aaberg

The South Swell (Passing of the Years I)/Main Title/Three Friends Theme 4:11
Matt Surfs/Kaliponi Slack Key/Bear's Shack 4:18
Bear's Story 2:05
La Golondrina (traditional) 0:59
Passing of the Years II 0:59
You Oughta Know What I Mean, Bear 1:16
Bear's Wedding 3:02
Crumple Car (Denny Aaberg & Phil Pritchard) 0:59
Preparation March 1:36
Jack Surfs Alone 2:39
Aloha, Jack 2:49
Passing of the Years III 1:39
Summerset 1:05
Liquid Dreams 2:20
Jack's Back 3:27
Jack's Back Part 2 0:44
Cemetery 3:51
Passing of the Years IV 1:19
Bear's Wharf 1:40
Matt Morning and Ominosity 2:15
The Challenge/Big Wednesday Montage 5:38
Matt's Rite of Passage 2:25
Passing of the Mantle/Song of Three Friends (Only Good Times) 5:12
Total Time: 57:05

Bonus Material:
Big Wednesday Montage (alternate) 3:09
Three Friends Theme (instrumental) 1:59
Mexican Montage 2:17
Green Onions 2:38
Crumple Car (extended version) (Denny Aaberg & Phil Pritchard) 1:57
Drums Montage 1:10
Cosmic Indifference 1:39
Cemetery (film version) 3:37
The Challenge (alternate) 1:41
Trailer (Big Waves) 0:58

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[–] brightstorm 19 years ago

I would like to know the song played while matt, jack and LeRoy are in the car going to the cafe where is the spaghetti scene.Thanks

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[–] raceface 19 years ago

Sherry.

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[–] MoreSnakesPlease 17 years ago

This thread has been very helpful I appreciate it, even though this is months later

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