Karla Bonoff

Footloose was a throwback to '50s rock & roll movies, with a silly plot about a town where it was illegal to dance. It was a major hit, as was its soundtrack, which spent a grand total of ten weeks at number one and sold over seven million copies. It's easy to see why – the album delivers its mainstream pop, anthemic rock, and light dance-pop with style and an abundance of hooks. Six of the nine tracks became Top 40 hits, and three – Kenny Loggins' bouncy title song, the excellent power ballad "Almost Paradise" (a duet between Loverboy's Mike Reno and Heart's Ann Wilson), and Deniece Williams' frothy, charming "Let's Hear It for the Boy" – shot into the Top Ten. The sound and production of Footloose has dated badly – there is a reliance on synthesizers and drum machines that instantly announces that the record was made in 1984 – but that isn't necessarily a weakness. Not only does it function as a time capsule of a certain moment in pop music history, but many of the songs are catchy enough to transcend their production. There's nothing of substance on the Footloose soundtrack, but it's a light, entertaining listen. Sometimes, that can be better than something substantial.

Bruce Gaitsch is a highly regarded session guitarist who has been associated with top musicians and groups such as Madonna, Chicago, Richard Marx and Philip Bailey just to name a few.

The greatest classics in this area are collected on a magnificent 3 CD digipack. A timeless view with Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Carly Simon, Chris Rea and many others. 60 tracks.

The music of the American Westcoast from the late sixties won the hearts of music lovers around the world - and certainly also in the Netherlands. In this unique soundbook Leo Blokhuis tells what makes this music so special and gives an overview of all artists, albums and songs that matter. The four CDs contain a unique collection of beautiful songs. A must-have for anyone who loves the sunny sound of the West Coast - or who wants to discover it.