Streets of Fire – Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (MCA Records, 1984) CD

UPC: 022925082527 

MPN: MCD 03221 / DMCF 3221 

Brand Name: MCA Records / Universal City Studios

Overview

Streets of Fire: A Rock Fantasy is the original motion picture soundtrack to Walter Hill’s 1984 cult classic film — a stylized “rock & roll fable” starring Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, and Amy Madigan.

Blending neon-noir visuals with powerful rock anthems, the film’s music was a driving force behind its identity. The soundtrack, supervised by Jimmy Iovine, features unforgettable performances by artists such as Fire Inc., Dan Hartman, The Fixx, The Blasters, and Ry Cooder, who also composed the film’s score.

This album captures the rebellious, romantic energy of the 1980s, combining cinematic storytelling with electrifying rock production. Its opening and closing tracks — both performed by Fire Inc. — have become legendary anthems of passion and defiance.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Genre: Rock / Pop / Film Soundtrack
• Label: MCA Records (Distributed by BMG Ariola, Germany)
• Release Year: 1984
• Country of Manufacture: Germany / EU
• Film Studio: Universal–RKO Pictures
• Music Supervisor: Jimmy Iovine
• Composer: Ry Cooder (original score)
• Producers: Lawrence Gordon & Joel Silver
• Director: Walter Hill
• Packaging: Jewel case with original cover art and film credits

Interesting Facts

• Rock Opera Vision: Streets of Fire was conceived by director Walter Hill as a “rock & roll fable,” combining 1950s greaser imagery with 1980s glam rock intensity.

• Hit Songs: The soundtrack features two monumental tracks by Jim Steinman (of Bat Out of Hell fame):

  • “Nowhere Fast”
  • “Tonight Is What It Means to Be Young” Both performed by the powerhouse studio band Fire Inc., fronted by Holly Sherwood and Laurie Sargent.

• Cult Status: Though the film underperformed at the box office, its music became iconic, influencing generations of musicians and filmmakers.

• Ry Cooder’s Gritty Score: Renowned slide guitarist Ry Cooder contributed the film’s raw, blues-infused instrumental music, perfectly complementing its dystopian setting.

• Jimmy Iovine’s Production Magic: Legendary producer Jimmy Iovine oversaw the soundtrack, giving it a big, cinematic sound that helped define the 1980s rock aesthetic.

Track Listing

1. Nowhere Fast – Fire Inc.
2. Sorcerer – Marilyn Martin
3. Deeper and Deeper – The Fixx
4. Countdown to Love – Greg Phillinganes
5. One Bad Stud – The Blasters
6. Tonight Is What It Means to Be Young – Fire Inc.
7. Never Be You – Maria McKee
8. I Can Dream About You – Dan Hartman
9. Hold That Snake – Ry Cooder
10. Blue Shadows – The Blasters

Publishers

© 1984 MCA Records, Inc. © 1984 Universal City Studios, Inc. Distributed by BMG Ariola, a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. All trademarks and logos are protected. Printed in Germany.

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