I know takes me back to the 80's my time in the service and my ship the USS Fresno LST-1182 was moored at pier Echo Naval station Long Beach CA. 👍Jimbo Mexican American, former USN Radioman petty officer 86-96
If there was ever a soundtrack that fully invited life in the 80s especially in LA this was that., what an experience you could actually say this applied to any big city during those years especially late at night
I live in Los Angeles, and this movie's soundtrack perfectly captures the character (or lack of it, at times) of the City of Angels. Good movie, and terrific music.
So funny you say that. In their intro to this film on TCM Ben Mankiewicz and Eddie Muller point out exactly that, "perfectly captures the character (or lack of it, at times) of the City of Angels" as photographed by Robby Muller, the film's cinematographer (no relation). Good call!
This is one of most Thrilling Sound Tracks of All Time Totally Capturing Every Moment In Time, A Thrilling Ride That Takes You In Another World, A Dimension, Never Seen Anything Like It Ever, The Movie Was A Hit, But Soundtrack Was Incredible!!!…. Most Love, Donna Phoenix 🌴🌴💕🏝️😍😎👋 Donna
This is my second favorite soundtrack right after Blade Runner. Immensely exciting and beautiful music. I think it was the best thing in Wang Chung's career, and I wish they would have done or would do more soundtracks. Film seems to be their best muse! (William Friedkin knew good music when he heard it - "Wait" - and tapped them to do songs for his film!)
2 of my all time favorite movies and soundtracks. I grew up in LA and have been to so many of those locations. I used to cruise in my Ferrari 308GTS in the 80's listening to the Live and Die in LA tape. Rick Masters drove the black 308. When they filmed the chase scene in the Airport, a friend who worked there said that airport officials told the film crew that they could not have actors running on the mobile walkway walls. They did it anyway. And the soundtrack to Blade Runner #1 sometimes runs through my head while I'm sleeping. Such great movies!
While I agree that this film score is beyond amazing, you can't beat Points on the Curve and Mosaic :) Their newer stuff is great too - if you haven't checked it out, please do! :)
@@davidhawley3337 Slow down, you are catching up too fast! How can you tell that you are getting old? You get up at 3AM and stand over the bowl to go wee wee, one hand leaning on the wall, night light glowing dimly. You realize even though you are half asleep that you have not heard any splashdown for the last 30 seconds. Then it occurs to you that your right sock is warm and soaking wet. Sux getting old!
Anytime you have a character with a name like Chance, he is pursuing something unattainable without recognizing the hazards. Still shocked at his demise to this day.
His character, though, was kind of a reckless jerk, so he kinda had it coming. I think the screenwriter should have made him a bit more likable, but then his death at the end would have been all the more unacceptable and shocking to audiences.
i didn't see that end coming with his partner. The actor partner and willem dafoe were together in a brief scene in 'the hunger' while susan sarandon was inside one of those ancient contraptions.
A very old woman that lived in a home next to where I worked in 83 or4 had a grand daughter that was a 10 she went out to try to get into movies or TV , she had a new ish Datsun 280 ZX ,she was held up for the car but refused and was shot and died , always think of her with this
SO SAD. I DATED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SWEET GIRL IN 1986. I MOVED AWAY AND SHE MOVED ON. SHE RECENTLY PASSED AT 57 AND I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT IT BREAKS MY HEART.
@@chriskobin5367 Well, I don't want to spoil it^^. But I remember I was like "wow, finally someone dares to do that in a movie" and it really surprised me the first time I saw it:).
@@chriskobin5367 Hm, it's sad to know they were already this scared in the 80s. I'd love a movie for instance in which we see some main character built up, only to be casually killed half way through the movie and have some background character step into the spotlight. But few directors dare to do that or are allowed to. That's why I like David Lynch's work and his amazing job he did on TP, The Return.
I arrived into the 80's with a bag full of cash, fresh from assignments in the Middle East. I was born in LA and returned to California, bought a Ferrari in Newport Beach, and cruised everywhere in it. This was my favorite sound track and I played it often in the car. The 80's were good times. Iran was counterfeiting US $100 bills back then using presses that were retired from the US Mints. I got a few in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on a stopover back in the 80's. Maybe they weren't as good as the ones Ric Masters printed.
"You want bread? Fuck a baker." .................... THE most underrated film of the 1980s and beyond. Car chase out-Bullitts Bullitt. 4 stars, son. This is a superb edgy flic, great action, and a GREAT CRITIQUE of this EVIL SICK EXPLOITATIVE CAPITALIST SHTHOLE. And did I mention Debra Feuer is One Hot Babe? Walked along with her for a minute or two in the Village in 1986 or 1987.... The only action hero to be killed-off matter-of-factly AND YET BROUGHT BACK ALIVE in the end credits.
A timeless classic.. song & movie.. I cannot get enough of To Live & Die in L.A.
Eddie Murphy came out with Beverly hill cop at the same time and Billy's film bombed what a fuckin shame brilliant soundtrack
Billy was trying to get a series of this movie off the ground till the day he died he loved this film
I know takes me back to the 80's my time in the service and my ship the USS Fresno LST-1182 was moored at pier Echo Naval station Long Beach CA. 👍Jimbo Mexican American, former USN Radioman petty officer 86-96
These Songs and the Movie are/is A DAMN MASTERPIECE....... SHIT I MISS the 80s!!!
"I'm gonna bag Masters, and I don't give a s*** how I do it."
I hear ya.
If there was ever a soundtrack that fully invited life in the 80s especially in LA this was that., what an experience you could actually say this applied to any big city during those years especially late at night
I live in Los Angeles, and this movie's soundtrack perfectly captures the character (or lack of it, at times) of the City of Angels. Good movie, and terrific music.
Miki Osep Coolest soundtrack ever ! The style and uniqueness of this movie can't be copied !
Miki Osep help
My condolences...your air sux
Love that.
So funny you say that. In their intro to this film on TCM Ben Mankiewicz and Eddie Muller point out exactly that, "perfectly captures the character (or lack of it, at times) of the City of Angels" as photographed by Robby Muller, the film's cinematographer (no relation). Good call!
Everything here Wang Chung -To Live And Die In L.A Sound Track iS A MASTER PIECE.
The best of the '80s. Awesome movie & kick-ass score!!
this song is the shit💜one of my favorite songs from the 80's. & that movie..
Still, my favorite soundtrack of all time. The film is a banger still.
This is one of most Thrilling Sound Tracks of All Time Totally Capturing Every Moment In Time, A Thrilling Ride That Takes You In Another World, A Dimension, Never Seen Anything Like It Ever, The Movie Was A Hit, But Soundtrack Was Incredible!!!….
Most Love,
Donna Phoenix 🌴🌴💕🏝️😍😎👋
Donna
To Live and Die in LA is one of the best songs ever produced IMHO! Captures some deep emotions. I love this soundtrack.
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I love this picture "L&D in LA" Saw it 15 times or more.
William Freidkin my all time favorite director RIP. We lost a treasure. Wang Chung classic also a favorite . Brilliant !!
The music perfectly fits the film , "I can't hardly wait."
I miss the eighties.
Cheesey but God you could get away with so much! A few grainy photos you could deny or someone's vague memory of a crazy night. That's all gone!
Awesome film music! One of the best... Thanks for this. Wang Chung were brilliant for this film by William Friedkin 👏
This is my second favorite soundtrack right after Blade Runner. Immensely exciting and beautiful music. I think it was the best thing in Wang Chung's career, and I wish they would have done or would do more soundtracks. Film seems to be their best muse! (William Friedkin knew good music when he heard it - "Wait" - and tapped them to do songs for his film!)
Probably you didn't listen Michael Douglas' Black Rain Soundtrack/OST You'll understand what I mean after listening to it 😉
2 of my all time favorite movies and soundtracks. I grew up in LA and have been to so many of those locations. I used to cruise in my Ferrari 308GTS in the 80's listening to the Live and Die in LA tape. Rick Masters drove the black 308. When they filmed the chase scene in the Airport, a friend who worked there said that airport officials told the film crew that they could not have actors running on the mobile walkway walls. They did it anyway.
And the soundtrack to Blade Runner #1 sometimes runs through my head while I'm sleeping. Such great movies!
While I agree that this film score is beyond amazing, you can't beat Points on the Curve and Mosaic :)
Their newer stuff is great too - if you haven't checked it out, please do! :)
I always like to hear it.....again and again....
It is always in my heart ❤️💓 and mind, I am 67 and will always Rock !!!
70...and I hear ya!
@@kimmer6 66 here.
@@davidhawley3337 Slow down, you are catching up too fast!
How can you tell that you are getting old? You get up at 3AM and stand over the bowl to go wee wee, one hand leaning on the wall, night light glowing dimly. You realize even though you are half asleep that you have not heard any splashdown for the last 30 seconds. Then it occurs to you that your right sock is warm and soaking wet. Sux getting old!
Anytime you have a character with a name like Chance, he is pursuing something unattainable without recognizing the hazards.
Still shocked at his demise to this day.
His character, though, was kind of a reckless jerk, so he kinda had it coming. I think the screenwriter should have made him a bit more likable, but then his death at the end would have been all the more unacceptable and shocking to audiences.
i didn't see that end coming with his partner. The actor partner and willem dafoe were together in a brief scene in 'the hunger' while susan sarandon was inside one of those ancient contraptions.
The 80’s were totally awesome !!!
A very old woman that lived in a home next to where I worked in 83 or4 had a grand daughter that was a 10 she went out to try to get into movies or TV , she had a new ish
Datsun 280 ZX ,she was held up for the car but refused and was shot and died , always think of her with this
foolish courage, but courage none the less...
SO SAD. I DATED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SWEET GIRL IN 1986. I MOVED AWAY AND SHE MOVED ON. SHE RECENTLY PASSED AT 57 AND I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT IT BREAKS MY HEART.
One of the BEST movies of DA 80S.
And one of the BEST 🎵 🎶 songs of DA 80S.
OH HOW I MISS DA 80S❤‼️‼️‼️
סרט הפעולה מס' 1 בכל הזמנים ! מוזיקה מטריפת חושים ! להקת וואנג צ'אנג גדולה מהחיים !!!
This is very reminiscent of Manhunter's "heartbeat" by Red 7.
Top 10 film for me, with a twist never before seen on film.
The twist = locker room and shot gun?
@@florianlaur5300 nicely put, without revealing too much.
@@chriskobin5367 Well, I don't want to spoil it^^. But I remember I was like "wow, finally someone dares to do that in a movie" and it really surprised me the first time I saw it:).
@@florianlaur5300 when you watch his video you learn the studio was so afraid of doing this, he had Friedkin shoot a creepy alternative ending.
@@chriskobin5367 Hm, it's sad to know they were already this scared in the 80s.
I'd love a movie for instance in which we see some main character built up, only to be casually killed half way through the movie and have some background character step into the spotlight. But few directors dare to do that or are allowed to. That's why I like David Lynch's work and his amazing job he did on TP, The Return.
The ending was shocking for an action film, but this is William (The Exorcist )Friedman we're talking about.
Friedkin.
@@zenpaganwarrior + I know that jackass! It was a typo!! Friedkin! FRIEDKIN!!
right. remembering 'bug' &'killer joe'
killer joe is shit . .. @@lapacesiaconvoi
I never liked wang chung that much until they made this soundtrack. This was my second favorite movie of this genre in the 80's behind scarface.
I would have loved the 80's.😀😀😀😀😀
Yes you would have... best decade ever
😆🤣🤣😂🤣
oh yes!
I arrived into the 80's with a bag full of cash, fresh from assignments in the Middle East. I was born in LA and returned to California, bought a Ferrari in Newport Beach, and cruised everywhere in it. This was my favorite sound track and I played it often in the car. The 80's were good times. Iran was counterfeiting US $100 bills back then using presses that were retired from the US Mints. I got a few in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on a stopover back in the 80's. Maybe they weren't as good as the ones Ric Masters printed.
"You want bread? Fuck a baker."
....................
THE most underrated film of the 1980s and beyond. Car chase out-Bullitts Bullitt.
4 stars, son.
This is a superb edgy flic, great action, and a GREAT CRITIQUE of this EVIL SICK EXPLOITATIVE CAPITALIST SHTHOLE.
And did I mention Debra Feuer is One Hot Babe? Walked along with her for a minute or two in the Village in 1986 or 1987....
The only action hero to be killed-off matter-of-factly AND YET BROUGHT BACK ALIVE in the end credits.
evidently there's a difficulty.......This soundtrack just DRIVES the film.
In the heat of the Day ♫♪♫♪♫♪...
In the dark of the Night ♫♪♫♪♫♪
woo yea
Great f****** movie, great f****** soundtrack!
I miss the 80s too😢
Watch the duellists Ridley Scott's first movie from the 80s blow your mind
Pezzi superlativo unici. Sonorità uniche. Wang Chung una garanzia.
They should have been HUGE!
I neither swim nor I drown. I just keep falling down and down. Yup...
want a job?
I'm 60miles east of Los Angeles I live in moreno Valley ca
best ever
great!
...outstanding...
Debra fruer Mickey Rourke's first wife shes. Stunning in this movie
I heard this first Time at The age of 10 or something.
Really, masterpiece
Why is this movie so hard to find? It's not on Tubi, Amazon, Hulu, or Netflix.
Why,why,why?
Because they show how to print fake money. It is now in RUclips.
Agreed...and don't know either, Mav! I listen to this suite often, great movie and sound track!
I’m gonna bag Masters and I don’t give shit how I fucking do it…..USSS agent Richard Chance😎
I enjoy a Italian expresso with a lemon twist.
great mixdown.
Gran bel pezzo Wang Chung
Soooooo good!!!!!
i returnto this madness..why is this..why do i live alone here..why i waste my life
gas, baby...
Lo mejor de wung Chang
To Live and Die in L.H?
suite songs
I'm a Lucy.