Hair – Original Soundtrack Recording
Galt MacDermot · 1979
73 min · 25 tracks
A vibrant fusion of rock, jazz, and folk that captures the spirit of the counterculture movement.
Top tracks — play these first
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Aquarius — This track not only serves as an iconic opener but also encapsulates the optimistic spirit of the era, heralding themes of peace and love.
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Let the Sunshine In — As a powerful finale to the album, this song combines multiple themes from the musical into a poignant call for hope and unity.
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I Got Life — 'I Got Life' stands out for its infectious energy and celebration of individuality, embodying the rebellious spirit that characterizes much of Hair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic expression
- playful irreverence with catchy refrains
- vivid snapshots of counterculture spirit
- spontaneous sing-alongs with friends
- eclectic variety for diverse moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, cohesive albums
- want serious, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1979, Galt MacDermot was revisiting the music from the original 1967 Broadway production of Hair, which had already established him as a prominent composer. This soundtrack comes after the musical's immense success, showcasing his ability to blend various genres while addressing social issues through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· George Duke· Chick Corea
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Let the Sunshine In
The climactic repetition invites listeners to embrace hope amidst turmoil, culminating in a powerful communal call for change.
The layering of voices at this moment amplifies its emotional weight, transforming individual expressions into a collective plea for a brighter future.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aquarius 4:45
- 2 Sodomy 1:30
- 3 Donna / Hashish 4:19
- 4 Colored Spade 1:30
- 5 Manchester 1:57
- 6 Abie Baby / Fourscore 2:43
- 7 I'm Black / Ain't Got No 2:24
- 8 Air 1:26
- 9 I Got Life 2:15
- 10 Frank Mills 2:39
- 11 Hair 2:42
- 12 L.B.J. (Initials) 1:08
- 13 Electric Blues / Old Fashioned Melody 3:49
- 14 Hare Krishna 3:16
- 15 Where Do I Go? 2:49
- 16 Black Boys 1:12
- 17 White Boys 2:35
- 18 Walking in Space 6:12
- 19 Easy to Be Hard 3:38
- 20 3-5-0-0 3:48
- 21 Good Morning Starshine 2:24
- 22 What a Piece of Work Is Man 1:39
- 23 Somebody to Love 4:10
- 24 Don't Put It Down 2:24
- 25 The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine in) 6:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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