Howdy ladies and gents! Welcome to another write-up moment and thank you kindly for stopping by. Today's topic is about a movement, and what can occur when Hollywood and Music Unite. So let's dive right in and hope you find this interesting and fun.
The film is said to have started the 1980s boom in pop-country music known as Neo-Country. In June of 1980, American romantic Western film "Urban Cowboy" is released to theatres. The two main characters are played by American actor and singer John Travolta as "Bud", and American actress Debra Winger as "Sissy". Much of the action revolves around activities at Gilley's Club.
This was the first motion picture to be choreographed by Patsy Swayze, which launched her career as a film choreographer. Patsy is the mother of the late Texan actor, dancer, and singer Patrick Swayze. Urban Cowboy gave Pasadena and Houston a brief moment under the Hollywood spotlight, rejuvenated American singer-songwriter and pianist Mickey Gilley's career, and the soundtrack initiated a music movement. This popular sound became a trademark in country music, in which record sales for the genre soared to greater heights.
The soundtrack gave birth to numerous top 10 Billboard Country Single hits, and also songs that were hits from previous years. The album itself peaked to #1 on the US Country Chart, #2 on Canada's RPM, and #26 in Australia. For today's listen, we will arrange the crossover hit track titled--" Cherokee Fiddle" recorded by American singer and musician Johnny Lee. As they say in film terms... lights, camera, action!