‘Dirty Dancing’ musical soundtrack set for May 19th

On May 19th, Virgin/Deepwell Records will release Dirty Dancing, the soundtrack for ABC’s three-hour filmed musical event, which premieres Wednesday, May 24th from 8-11 pm EDT. Produced by Lionsgate in association with Allison Shearmur Productions, ABC’s adaptation of the global pop-cultural phenomenon is told from a fresh perspective, diving deeper into the iconic characters, showcasing their progression and tackling social themes like race, women’s rights and the socio-economic division in the country at that time. The original film celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Dirty Dancing Music From The ABC Original Movie Event features cast members Abigail Breslin, Debra Messing, Bruce Greenwood, Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Hyland, Katey Sagal, Colt Prattes and J. Quinton Johnson. Bea Miller, Karmin, American Authors Feat. Lindsey Stirling, Greyson Chance, Lady Antebellum, Seal and Calum Scott also recorded songs for the 17-track collection.

The leadoff track – “Be My Baby” by Bea Miller – is now available digitally. Those who pre-order the digital edition will instantly receive “Be My Baby.” See below for the full soundtrack track listing.

Dirty Dancing features modernized, updated versions of memorable songs from the original film, including “Time of My Life,” “Love Man,” “Do You Love Me,” “Hungry Eyes” and “She’s Like the Wind,” plus well-known songs that are new to Dirty Dancing, such as “Fever” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.”

The all-star cast includes Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) as Baby, Debra Messing (Will & Grace) as Marjorie Houseman, Bruce Greenwood (American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson) as Dr. Jake Houseman, Nicole Scherzinger (Dancing with the Stars)as Penny, Colt Prattes (Rock of Ages, Pink’s music video “Try”) as Johnny, Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) as Lisa Houseman, Tony Roberts (Annie Hall) as Max Kellerman, Trevor Einhorn (Mad Men) as Neil, Shane Harper (The Passion) as Robbie Gould, J. Quinton Johnson (Everybody Wants Some) as Marco, Beau “Casper” Smart (Perfect Match) as Billy, Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy) as Vivian Pressman and Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars) as Tito.

DIGITAL

1. Be My Baby – Bea Miller
2. Big Girls Don’t Cry – Karmin
3. Love Man – J. Quinton Johnson
4. Do You Love Me- Colt Prattes, Nicole Scherzinger, J. Quinton Johnson
5. Fever – Katey Sagal, Colt Prattes
6. When I’m Alone – J. Quinton Johnson
7. Wipe Out – American Authors Feat. Lindsey Stirling
8. Hungry Eyes – Greyson Chance
9. Hey Baby – Lady Antebellum
10. Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On – Nicole Scherzinger, Abigail Breslin
11. Cry To Me – Seal
12. They Can’t Take That Away – Debra Messing
13. Love Is Strange – Abigail Breslin, Colt Prattes
14. They Can’t Take That Away (Reprise) – Bruce Greenwood
15. She’s Like The Wind – Calum Scott
16. Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright – Sarah Hyland, J. Quinton Johnson
17. (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – The Cast Of Dirty Dancing (Colt Prattes, Abigail Breslin, J. Quinton Johnson, Nicole Scherzinger, Debra Messing, Bruce Greenwood)

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn

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