FISH THAT SAVED PITTSBURGH LP Phyllis Hyman Spinners ++
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FISH THAT SAVED PITTSBURGH LP Phyllis Hyman Spinners ++
THIS IS NOT A CD...IT IS VINYL!!
ALL records are from MY PERSONAL COLLECTION.
This is the HARD TO FIND PROMO LP -Music From The original Motion Picture Soundtrack- "The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh".
Selection #-LORIMAR SZ 36303
Year-1979
Country-US
All LPs are visually graded:
Vinyl is VG+ with paper scuffing/cover is VG+ with ring, point and edgewear. Promo stamp on back and price sticker on front.
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh is an American sports/fantasy comedy film that was released in 1979. The movie was directed by Gilbert Moses and co-produced by David Dashev and Gary Stromberg. It was produced by Lorimar and distributed by United Artists. The rights to the film are currently owned by Warner Bros. through its 1989 acquisition of Lorimar.
It was filmed on location in Pittsburgh and at Pittsburgh's Civic Arena as well as suburban Moon Township, Pennsylvania.
The movie has attracted an unlikely cult following to this day, most notably for its disco-inspired decor/setting and soundtrack that was infused into the film, as well as the appearances of many NBA stars (including lead actor Julius Erving) and the rising careers of Debbie Allen and Harry Shearer.The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh tells the story of a struggling professional basketball team, The Pittsburgh Pythons, whose continuous losing streak and lack of talent has made them the laughing stock of Pittsburgh. This results in several players asking to go elsewhere in the league, except for the star player Moses Guthrie (Julius Erving), mostly because he is the highest paid player on the team and is not liked by the teammates.
Sensing that the team really needs a miracle, the team's ball and waterboy Tyrone Millman (James Bond III) decides to turn to his favorite hobby, astrology, as a way to turn around the team's fortunes. He brings his idea to an astrologer named Mona Mondieu (Stockard Channing), and they come up with the perfect concept: A team composed of players who were born under the astrological sign of Pisces (matching the star sign of Moses Guthrie), thus the 'birth' of "The Pittsburgh Pisces!"
Although Moses and Tyrone's sister Toby (Margaret Avery) (for whom Moses had feelings) thinks that Tyrone's idea means he out of his mind, they warm up to the concept, not knowing that this 'concept' would really take off due to an unlikely group of mismatched players, whose combination of teamwork and astrology from Mona would pay off as they went from laughingstocks to a powerhouse to reckon with on the road to the league championship.
AMG Review Appearing on many writers' Top Ten worst sports movies of all time, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh might have been an air ball at the box office, but the music for the movie is nothing but net. This fairly obscure album features music arranged and conducted by Thom Bell, with many guests appearing throughout. Fans of the Spinners, the Sylvers, and the Four Tops are treated to deep, rich, textured vocals as well as full funky instrumentation. "Moses Theme," sung by Frankie Bleu, showcases a laid-back '70s groove with an emotional string arrangement coupled with strong bass and percussion. The Four Tops' instantly singable "Chance of a Lifetime" features catchy lyrics that pop over a funk string hook and infectious rhythm. William Hart's falsetto vocals on "Follow Every Dream" serve as a smooth ride over more outstanding arrangements reminiscent of Bell's work with the Spinners. Other standout tracks include "(Do It, Do It) No One Does It Better," "Mighty Mighty Pisces," and the title song. It's a shame that only a limited quantity of "promotional only" records made it to stores in 1979, probably due to the poor attendance at movie theaters. This soundtrack is overlooked as a fitting addition to the soul masterpieces of the '70s, filled with hope, hard work, and dreams. ~ Craig Curtice, All Music GuideThe Fish That Saved Pittsburgh:
Songs
1. Thom Bell Orchestra f. Doc Severinson A Theme for L.A.'s Team 4:07 2. Phyllis Hyman Magic Mona 3:24 3. Sylvers Mighty Mighty Pisces 3:48 4. Spinners (Do It, Do It) No One Does It Better 4:05 5. Bell & James The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh 3:28 6. Frankie Bleu Moses Theme 4:32 7. Four Tops Chance of a Lifetime 5:00 8. William Hart Follow Every Dream 4:11 9. Eubie Blake & Thom Bell Ragtime 1:18 10. Loretta Lynn & Frankie Bleu Is It Love, Must Be Love 4:57
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I spent 33 years as the Purchasing Director for a chain of Record/CD stores in NYC which gave me the opportunity to acquire many rare and interesting items. Everything I sell is from my own personal collection.
As the Buyer for Record Explosion and Jimmy's Music World, two of the biggest independent music retail chains in NYC. I collected these records with the thought that one day I would retire and have the chance to listen to them all. With the advent of CDs and MP3s, now I have the ones I want digitally, so I am selling off my vinyl. Sorry purists, I just need to travel lighter!
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