Editorial Reviews
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The title song remains the obvious hit and standout track on War's sixth album. Inspired by a fight that broke out in the audience before the group mounted the stage, "Why Can't We Be Friends?" became a Top 10 hit on both R&B and pop charts, as did the followup, "Low Rider." Another highlight is "Don't Let No One Get You Down," an upbeat, self-help message song. The rest of the album focuses on War's patented East L.A. sound, heavy with percussion, spiced with staccato bursts of horns and Lee Oskar's harmonica flares, filled with optimstic lyrics and soulful vocals, and includes the extended jam of "Heartbeat." If you like the low-rider sound that War pioneered, this is a great record for cruising or partying. --Tom Vickers

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Why Can't We Be Friends?

Tracks:

Don't Let No One Get You Down
Lotus Blossom
Heartbeat
Leroy's Latin Lament (Medley) A:Lonnie Dreams...
Smile Happy
So
Low Rider
In Mazatlan
Why Can't We Be Friends?

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The title song remains the obvious hit and standout track on War's sixth album. Inspired by a fight that broke out in the audience before the group mounted the stage, "Why Can't We Be Friends?" became a Top 10 hit on both R&B and pop charts, as did the followup, "Low Rider." Another highlight is "Don't Let No One Get You Down," an upbeat, self-help message song. The rest of the album focuses on War's patented East L.A. sound, heavy with percussion, spiced with staccato bursts of horns and Lee Oskar's harmonica flares, filled with optimstic lyrics and soulful vocals, and includes the extended jam of "Heartbeat." If you like the low-rider sound that War pioneered, this is a great record for cruising or partying. --Tom Vickers

Customer Reviews:

Make it break down to the FUNKY, FUNKY rhythm!.......2007-01-31

Growing up, this was my favorite WAR album. I was actually born a year before it was released, but by the time I was about three or four, this was one of those albums that just jumped out at me...mainly because of the COVER.I think it was my favorite because as a kid, I was happy, optimistic, and innocent (like most normal kids are). This is probably the most joyous album they ever made, and it was the first War album I really connected to.

Every song is good (but that was the norm for them, by then). War was always sort of a "communal" band; no single member ever stood out above the others. In fact on this album, you get to hear 6 of the 7 members sing lead vocals on their own cuts...even LEE OSKAR (the lone exception being Papa Dee Allen...who does get a verse on the title cut).
The songs that initially grabbed my pre-K attention on this album were "Low Rider" and "Smile Happy." Everybody knows the former cut; the latter is another in a long line of great instrumental cuts. Every song is great, though. In college, "Lotus Blossom" became a song that I really loved. "So" is a beautiful, melancholy tune that could be played during a really sad scene in an old western.

If you buy this album for just one song, buy it for "Heartbeat."
By the time my father bought me my OWN copy of this album when I was about 7, "Heartbeat" became my favorite cut. It's not as well-known as the other songs on this album or any OTHER War album, but it's a BEAST!!! A deceptively simple, "proto-rap" groove featuring Harold Brown on vocals, it's been sampled a few times by hip-hoppers (one of the first groups I remember using it was Whodini in the mid-80s) and is one of those songs that any DIE-HARD fan like myself knows even though casual fans don't have a clue. I don't think I've EVER heard it on the radio...not even the college stations, but this song is at or near the top of the list of their baddest funk workouts.

War in cognition.......2006-04-03

Why Can't We Be Friends? is best remembered more for what it wasn't. That is to say; this wasn't War as much as it was War impersonating War. Although at the height of their commercial success, War seem to be performing in a practical mode. Thus rendering the results predictable.

The campy clown band feel of Friends shows a witty, softer side of War. And even though Low Rider (no mistaking B.B.Dickerson's thumping bass here) was a hit on both sides of the Billboard charts, one can't help but think how out of place it feels on this 1975 release. Low Rider did find proper digs in Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke film and soundtrack.

Confusing and somewhat disoriented, Why Can't We Be Friends? hints at the days of disco that lie ahead. Even though the War effort seems to be winding down, Jerry and the crew cashed in on the next release (Greatest Hits). However, War would never reach these heights (commercially) in the studio again.

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All My Friends own one............2006-01-10

Well I'm lying but still a classic album, to the point and trying to get unserrigated with Why Can't We Be Friends?, a song that don't get a lot of air play and should, maybe this world would be a better place.

WOW.......2005-08-28

Leroy's Laten Lament

Best. song. ever

That is all

"War at it's best".......2005-07-26

In my opinion one of the best War CD's, of course all their music is good. The sweet notes of "So", "Leroys Lament" and Mazatlan tug at your heart. "Lotus Blossom" poetic and beautiful. A must have CD for War lovers!!!!

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Make it break down to the FUNKY, FUNKY rhythm!
War in cognition
All My Friends own one.....
WOW
"War at it's best"

Why Can't We Be Friends?
War
Manufacturer: A-Street Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Eric Burdon Declares "War"

ASIN: B000003D6S
Release Date: 1995-02-21

Tracks:

Don't Let No One Get You Down
Lotus Blossom
Heartbeat
Leroy's Latin Lament: Lonnie Dreams/The Way We Feel/La Fiesta/Lament
Smile Happy
So
Low Rider
In Mazatlan
Why Can't We Be Friends?

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Customer Reviews:

Make it break down to the FUNKY, FUNKY rhythm!.......2007-01-31

War in cognition.......2006-04-03

All My Friends own one............2006-01-10

WOW.......2005-08-28

Leroy's Laten Lament

Best. song. ever

That is all

"War at it's best".......2005-07-26

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Ennio Morricone or Alain Silvestri
A complement to the movie which does not stand alone so well
soundtrack , the mexcian
Great Soundtrack for a good movie
Hot Fun

The Mexican

Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Mexican
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ASIN: B000059T84
Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

Main Title
Blame Shifting
Oye
These Boots are Made for Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra
10% Clint
Leroy's Morning
Why Can't We Be Friends
Want Our Life Back
Frank's Dead
You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - Dean Martin
Jerry & Ted To Pawn
The Mexican
Airport
The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
El Cable
Margolese Compound
Where's My Stuff
Thieves
A Good F'ing Reason
It's Cursed, that Gun
Oye, Oye
A Miracle
The Mexican - End Credits Medley

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Having pulled often-stellar duty in both genres for many a year, film-scoring vet Alan Silvestri should know if the show-biz adage that drama is easy, it's comedy that's hard is true. For the Brad Pitt/Julia Roberts comic-romantic adventure The Mexican (the title refers to an antique pistol that must be smuggled back across the border), Silvestri taps a little of his recent history--and some sage genre insight--to conjure up a breezy, playful score that evokes everything from Leone's Dollars trilogy and traditional Mexican folk music to pastoral jazz flourishes and club kitsch. But a decidedly Morricone-meets-Bacharach sensibility prevails throughout, with the composer often lovingly tweaking the familiar banjo, harmonica, and choral clichés of the spaghetti Western into music that is refreshing even as it is strangely familiar. A handful of pop songs adds another layer of loopiness to the proceedings--especially the remix of Men Without Hats' chestnut from the early 1980s, "The Safety Dance," and the sprightly "El Cable" by Mexican exotica master Esquivel. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Ennio Morricone or Alain Silvestri.......2004-06-11

Alain Silvestri did a great job. He choose the songs' melodies sounds like the Spagetti Western Movies' great composer Ennio Morricone's unforgettable Spagetti Western movie themes. The Main Title and The Mexican songs are the great example ones. Also "Where is my staff" too. "Thieves" is another one of the greatest. And list goes on.. I love Ennio's songs that's why i love this soundtrack. If you love Ennio's stuffs too this soundtrack give you all you need.
Many of the soundtracks don't have every songs. So you have to find the other songs anywhere. For God's shake The Mexican is not an example oof this. This is not just a Soundtrack. IT'S a SCORE and a SOUNDTRACK. You can find the MOVIE SONGS and THE OTHER lyrical songs in this soundtrack. This is it's other plus too.

A complement to the movie which does not stand alone so well.......2002-05-27

I thought the sound track to the movie was a great complement to it but after I bought it I felt that it did not stand up by itself very well. Its themes seemed too short and disjointed. But, I plan to play it on my CD player in random mode along with other CD's. Then I think it can complement the music it is interspersed with - depending on the music.

soundtrack , the mexcian.......2001-04-22

the starting theme song, is the my all time favourite, watch the movie, and u'll know y.

Great Soundtrack for a good movie.......2001-03-06

The Soundtrack for "The Mexican" is not necessarily one of the greatest soundtracks ever made, but it does capture the essence of the movie. The distinguishable guitar plucks and the internitten catchy songs are great. Overall...if you liked the movie, you should like the soundtrack.

Hot Fun.......2001-03-06

Hot Fun is the best way to describe the soundtrack to The Mexican. It's fast paced, boisterous, and makes for great listening on any type of trip. Be prepared for drives to the grocery store to become a lot more exciting! The mix of vocal and instrumental selections add to the versatility of the disk and give it a unique flavor. Even if you haven't seen the movie, this CD would be a great addition to any CD collection!

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Why Can't We Be Friends?
Big Horns Bee
Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000666XA4
Release Date: 2004-11-29

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This Single By SMASH MOUTH rocks!
An awesome song!

Why Can't We Be Friends?
Smash Mouth
Manufacturer: Pid
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006EES
Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

Why Can't We Be Friends(Radio Edit)
Burn Cycle(Clean)
Every Word Means No
Walking On The Sun(Feet Beat Manifesto Mix(Radio Edit))

Album Description

Their hit cover of War's classic. Pressed on a full colorpicture CD, it features 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' (RadioEdit), 'Burn Cycle' (Clean), 'Every Word Means No' and'Walkin' On The Sun' (Feet Beat Manifesto Mix) (Radio Edit).Slimline jewel case. 1997 In

Album Details

Tracks: Why Can't We Be Friends (Radio Edit), Burn Cycle (Clean), Every Word Means No, Walkin on the Sun (Feet Beat Manifesto Mix - Radio Edit).

Customer Reviews:

This Single By SMASH MOUTH rocks!.......2000-01-15

This single by Smash Mouth has four songs on it. The songs are 1."Why Can't We Be Friends?" 2."Burn Cycle" 3."Everyword Means No!" 4."Walkin' On The Sun"(Feat Beat ManifestoRemix") Number 4 just happens to be my favorite. The song "Burn Cycle" and "Everyword Means No!" are just another example of how great Smash Mouth is. The songs are excellent and fun to listen to. I don't know about you, but this is one single I will never regret buying. BUY IT!

An awesome song!.......1999-07-30

Why Can't We be Friends is one of Smashmouth's best

Smash Mouth - Fush Yu Mang Keith Whitley

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Smash Mouth - Fush Yu Mang Keith Whitley

Manufacturer: interscope records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000B95YWY

Product Description

1. flo 2. beer goggles 3. walking on the sun 4. let's rock 5. heave-ho 6. the fonz 7. pet names 8. padrino 9. nervous in the alley 10. disconnect the dots 11. push 12. why can't we be friends 12 track by kieth whitley