Collection of twenty-two original songs recorded for Julian Temple's 1986 film 'Absolute Beginners'. The film cast included Patsy Kensit, David Bowie, Eddie O'Connell, Ray Davies, Sade, James Fox, Mandy Rice-Davies and Steven Berkoff (with 'blink and you'll miss it' cameos from Sandie Shaw, Eric Sykes and Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli). The soundtrack album boasts three songs by David Bowie (including the theme song, a 1986 number 2 single) that weren't included on any of his studio albums. It also includes the Sade song 'Killer Blow', Ray Davies first solo single 'Quiet Life', and 'Riot City', an eight-and-a-half minute Jazz instrumental that marked a first solo outing for Jerry Dammers. All three tracks are unavailable elsewhere. In addition there is an extended version of The Style Council single 'Have You Ever Had It Blue'?' also unique to this album. The album was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, whose many credits include No. 1 singles for Madness and Dexys Midnight Runners. It features brass arrangements by Gil Evans, widely recognised as one of the key orchestrators in jazz, acclaimed for his collaborations with Miles Davis.Disc 11. Absolute Beginners - David Bowie2. Killer Blow - Sade3. Have You Ever Had It Blue? - The Style Council4. Quiet Life - Ray Davies5. Va Va Voom - Gil Evans6. That's Motivation - David Bowie7. Having It All (Feat. Patsy Kensit) - Eighth Wonder8. Rodrigo Bay - Working Week9. Selling Out - Slim Gaillard10. Riot City - Jerry DammersDisc 21. Boogie Stop Shuffle (Rough and the Smooth) - Gil Evans2. Ted Ain't Dead - Tenpole Tudor3. Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu) - David Bowie4. Napoli - Clive Langer5. Little Cat (You Never Had It So Good) - Jonas6. Absolute Beginners (Slight Refrain) - Gil Evans7. Better Git It in Your Soul (The Hot and the Cool) - Gil Evans8. Landlords and Tenants - Laurel Aitken9. Santa Lucia - Ekow Abban10. Cool Napoli - Gil Evans11. So What? (Lyric Version) - Smiley Culture12. Absolute Beginners (Refrain) - Gil Evans