Performance - The Movie

Music Clips Dead Train - Randy Newman Poor White Hound Dog Ry Cooder & Merry Clayton Natural Magic - Ry Cooder Memo From Turner - Mick Jagger

British crime drama starring James Fox and Mick Jagger in his film acting debut. Produced in 1968 but not released until 1970 - CLICK HERE for Wikipedia article

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A review of the soundtrack album from Amazon.com

Before they WEREN'T rock stars - January 15, 2003
By "omdroparebop" (Cleveland, OH USA)

Never mind "best soundtrack;" this is one of the best records, ever. Back before Randy Newman became a Hollywood hack; before Mick became a recycled old ponce; before Ry Cooder (God bless him) became a full time archivist; before rap became an industry; before Jack Nitzche became, well, dead; this is what they were capable of. (Remember; the film was made back when Anita Pallenberg looked good ...). Every cut on this disc is masterful, rip-roaring, full of dark ecstasy. Not a throwaway in the bunch. Jack Neitzche stitched together this mad, joyous, terrifying collection. I don't think anyone has done a better job since, painting a soundscape of acid,[and] bad whiskey .... A recent quote from Charlie Manson could apply: "I was crazy back when crazy meant something."

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Somewhat Unrelated Topic (Merry Clayton and Mick Jagger are both on Performance soundtrack)
Merry Clayton's backup vocals on Rolling Stone's Gimme Shelter


Short clip in two parts:
First part is Merry signing her backup isolated
Second part is how it sounds in the released recording