Libro: Grease (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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The movie is a 1970s take on 1950s musicals, providing all the kitsch anyone could hope for. It's John Travolta as Danny Zuko as Olivia Newton-John's pompadoured main squeeze, and the kids go crazy. Fresh from his astronomical success with Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, Bee Gee Barry Gibb penned the title track (sung by Frankie Valli). Sha Na Na is over-represented, and actress Stockard Channing struts her, um, versatility, singing a couple of tracks. This has become a touchstone in American culture, and so isn't likely to improve our standing in the world's eyes. Maybe the point is that it's supposed to sound amateurish, but it does manage to eke out some fun, most notably on the hit "You're the One That I Want." --Scott Wilson

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In 1978, the Grease soundtrack became a phenomenon and has since become one of the best-selling albums of all time. Its good-natured combination of doo-wop and early rock n' roll is infectious and charming, due in no small part to John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John's charismatic, engaging performances. They sing the majority of the now-classic tracks including, "Summer Nights," "Hopeless Devoted to You," "You're the One That I Want," "Greased Lightnin'" and more!

• In 1978, the Grease soundtrack became a phenomenon and has since become one of the best-selling albums of all time