The details of the soundtrack album for Seth MacFarlane’s comedy Ted have been revealed. The album features the original score from the film composed by Walter Murphy (Family Guy, American Dad), as well the original song Everybody Needs aa Best Friend performed by Norah Jones. Also included is Queen’s Flash’s Theme (from the 1980 film Flash Gordon), Daphne’s Sin, Norah Jone’s Come Away With Me, Hootie and the Blowfish’s Only Wanna Be With You, Rita Coolidge’s All Time High (from the film Octopussy) and Tiffany’s I Think We’re Alone Now. The soundtrack will be released on June 26, 2012 by Universal Republic and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Click here to listen to audio clips from all tracks on the release. Ted stars Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Giovanni Ribisi and Joel McHale and follows a grown man who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish and has refused to leave his side ever since. The comedy will be released in theaters on June 29 by Universal Pictures. To learn more about the film, visit the official movie website.
Here’s the track list of the album:
1. Everybody Needs A Best Friend – Norah Jones
2. The Power Of Wishes – Walter Murphy
3. Thunder Buddies For Life – Walter Murphy
4. John & Lori At Work / A Walk In The Park – Walter Murphy
5. Magical Wish – Walter Murphy
6. Rex’s Party (Everybody Needs A Best Friend) – Walter Murphy
7. The Breakup – Walter Murphy
8. Never Be Scared Of Thunder Again – Walter Murphy
9. Ted Is Captured / Raiders Of The Lost Ark – Walter Murphy
10. The Car Chase / Fenway Pursuit – Walter Murphy
11. Climbing The Tower / She’s Your Thunder Buddy Now – Walter Murphy
12. Saving Ted / Lori’s Wish – Walter Murphy
13. The Proposal / The Wedding – Walter Murphy
14. End Titles – Walter Murphy
15. Flash’s Theme – Queen
16. Sin – Daphne
17. Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie And The Blowfish
18. Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
19. All Time High (From The Motion Picture Octopussy) – Rita Coolidge
20. I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
I love that 25 years later, Tiffany’s song is in the spotlight again. Love the 80s.
So who’s performing that cover of Harry Nilsson’s “Best Friend” in the trailer (@ 1:02)? It’s NOT Nilsson’s TV version.
Now maybe MacFarlane can use his weight and money and love of scores, to get the rights and releases some of the scoring from his animated shows, by Jones, Murphy, and McNeely.