Scarface (soundtrack)
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Scarface is the soundtrack to the 1983 film of the same name
. Released the same year as the film, the album featured music created exclusively for the film by Giorgio Moroder
, who produced all of the tracks. During its initial release, the soundtrack was only available in a few countries, and was only available to US listeners through import.
In 2003, the soundtrack was available for the first time in the US on CD. In 2006, the soundtrack was released again on CD, this time digitally remixed and remastered. Prior to this release, however, half of the songs from this album would be featured on the soundtrack
of 2001 video game Grand Theft Auto III
, on its fictional Flashback 95.6 radio station. In 2006, the soundtrack was featured in the game Scarface: The World Is Yours
, which is based on the film and also featured some previously-unreleased instrumentals by Moroder. The majority of the songs are of the disco and pop variety.
Scarface (1983 film)
Scarface is a 1983 American epic crime drama movie directed by Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone, produced by Martin Bregman and starring Al Pacino as Tony Montana...
. Released the same year as the film, the album featured music created exclusively for the film by Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder
Hansjörg "Giorgio" Moroder is an Italian record producer, songwriter and performer based in Los Angeles. When in Munich in the 1970s, he started his own record label called Oasis Records, which several years later became a subdivision of Casablanca Records...
, who produced all of the tracks. During its initial release, the soundtrack was only available in a few countries, and was only available to US listeners through import.
In 2003, the soundtrack was available for the first time in the US on CD. In 2006, the soundtrack was released again on CD, this time digitally remixed and remastered. Prior to this release, however, half of the songs from this album would be featured on the soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto III soundtrack
The soundtrack of the game Grand Theft Auto III has found popularity outside the game's fanbase. In the game, music is played on various "radio stations" which the player can listen to after a car has been acquired. Most radio stations play a mixture of music, DJ chat, and spoof advertising...
of 2001 video game Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 open world action computer and video game developed by DMA Design in the United Kingdom, and published by Rockstar Games. It is the first 3D title in the Grand Theft Auto series. It was released in October 2001 for the PlayStation 2, May 2002 for Microsoft Windows,...
, on its fictional Flashback 95.6 radio station. In 2006, the soundtrack was featured in the game Scarface: The World Is Yours
Scarface: The World is Yours
Scarface: The World Is Yours is a video game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Vivendi Universal Games. The game is based on and is a quasi-sequel to the 1983 motion picture Scarface starring Al Pacino reprising his role as Tony Montana, with André Sogliuzzo providing Montana's...
, which is based on the film and also featured some previously-unreleased instrumentals by Moroder. The majority of the songs are of the disco and pop variety.
Track listing
- "Scarface (Push It to the Limit)Scarface (Push it to the Limit)"Scarface " is the title of a song written by Italian record producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, and recorded by American musician Paul Engemann. It appeared on the soundtrack for the 1983 motion picture Scarface...
" by Paul EngemannPaul EngemannPaul Robert Engemann is a 1980s pop musician best known for his 1983 song "Scarface ". The song featured prominently in the film Scarface, which was released in the same year.... - "Rush RushRush Rush (Debbie Harry song)"Rush Rush" is a song by the American vocalist Debbie Harry. Released as a single in 1983, it is taken from the soundtrack album of the film Scarface .-Song information:...
" by Debbie HarryDebbie HarryDeborah Ann "Debbie" Harry is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known for being the lead singer of the punk rock and new wave band Blondie. She has also had success as a solo artist, and in the mid-1990s she performed and recorded as part of The Jazz Passengers... - "Turn Out the NightTurn Out the Night'Turn Out The Night' is a New Wave and Synthpop song by Amy Holland from the soundtrack for the movie Scarface.-Song information:The song was written by Pete Bellotte while the music was composed by Giorgio Moroder...
" by Amy HollandAmy HollandAmy Holland is a pop rock singer. She is of Dutch descent and changed her name from Boersma to Holland , because she thought it would make a better stage name. Her mother was country star Esmereldy and her father was opera singer Harry Boersma...
(Misprinted as "Turn Out the Light") - "Vamos a Bailar" by María Conchita AlonsoMaria Conchita AlonsoMaría Conchita Alonso , better known as María Conchita, is a Venezuelan Grammy Award-nominated singer and actress.- Early life :...
(Credited as Maria Conchita) - "Tony's Theme" by Giorgio MoroderGiorgio MoroderHansjörg "Giorgio" Moroder is an Italian record producer, songwriter and performer based in Los Angeles. When in Munich in the 1970s, he started his own record label called Oasis Records, which several years later became a subdivision of Casablanca Records...
- "She's on FireShe's On Fire (Amy Holland song)"She's On Fire" is a 1983 New Wave and synthpop song from the soundtrack of the film Scarface starring Al Pacino. The song was performed by singer Amy Holland, who had also recorded Turn Out the Night for the Scarface soundtrack.-Song information:...
" by Amy Holland - "Shake It Up" by Elizabeth DailyElizabeth DailyElizabeth Ann Guttman , better known by her stage names of Elizabeth Daily and E.G. Daily, is an American voice actress, actress, singer-songwriter, and musician...
- "Dance Dance Dance" by Beth AndersonBeth Anderson (singer)Beth Anderson is an American singer and voice actress.Anderson's first notable release was the song Dance Dance Dance which appeared in the 1983 film Scarface as well as on its soundtrack. It also appeared on the US 7" version of Debbie Harry's single Rush Rush, another song from the Scarface...
- "I'm Hot Tonight" by Elizabeth Daily
- "Gina's and Elvira's Theme" (Music by Giorgio Moroder, performed by Helen St. JohnHelen St. JohnHelen St. John - singer-songwriter, pianist, lyricist, recording artist.Helen St. John's claim to fame came as a result of her piano performances on the soundtrack of the motion picture Flashdance, "Love Theme from Flashdance," which resulted in 2 Grammy nominations: Best Pop Instrumental...
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