Swingers by Average White Band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Jazz Jury (The), Joey Altruda, King Floyd, Louis Jordan, Love Jones, Original Soundtrack, Tony Bennett (Cassette, Oct-1996, Miramax Records)

A perfect sampling of the music from one of the greatest indie films to hit the streets. This CD has everything. If I had to complain, and this is really not a negative about the CD as much as a small gripe because I love the song, the only thing missing is Heart's "Magic Man". That song was on the movie but I understand that it didn't fit in with the rest of the offerings in this compilation.

A quick rundown of my highlights for you: Dean Martin croons "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You" and it still sounds classy, cool; "Paid for Loving" is a funky song, heavy on the funk guitar, with sappy-smooth vocals; "With Plenty of Money and You" by Tony Bennett and Count Basie and the Boys, come on, it's a Vegas standard; three offerings by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with "You and Me and the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight" being the highlight of the 3, these guys are amazing and do swing proud; "Knock Me a Kiss" is a great standard; "Groove Me" is a treat if you love bass lines, the song is light on synth and guitars with a thick bass lead; Roger Miller's "King of the Road" is a great classic that somehow fits in with the edgier stuff along with "She Thinks I Still Care"; Bobby Darin tops of the album with "I'm Beginning to See the Light"

The album has everything but Rock & Roll, and for once, that is OK with me.

A great soundtrack from a great movie. A definite must have. Dig in and enjoy!