Various Artists - The Idolmaker (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1980)

The Idolmaker is based on the life of rock promoter and manager Bob Marcucci, who discovered Frankie Avalon and Fabian (he served as a technical advisor for the production). The film was directed by Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford (An Officer and a Gentleman, Against All Odds) and was written by Edward Di Lorenzo (Miami Vice, Space 1999). It was also the feature film debut for Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, and Paul Land. The Music for the film was written and Produced by Jeff Barry (who, with Ellie Greenwich, penned of some of the most iconic songs of the 60's (including "Be My Baby," Do-Wah Diddy," Hanky Panky," "River Deep Mountain High," and Chapel of Love"). in addition, he produced all of Neil Diamond's early hits including "Cherry Cherry," "Solitary Man," "Kentucky Woman," and "Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon." the recording artists featured on the soundtrack, include key personal from Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound," Darlene Love ("He's a Rebel," (as the Crystals) and "Wait Til' My Bobby Gets Home," and Nino Tempo (Nino & April) who plays the sax on three instrumentals. Also featured are the Sweet Inspirations who backs many hits for Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley and countless others.

Tracklist:
1 01. Jesse Frederick - Here Is My Love (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (02:52)
1 02. Darlene Love - Ooo-Wee Baby (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (03:15)
1 03. NINO TEMPO - Come And Get It (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (01:53)
1 04. Jesse Frederick - Sweet Little Lover (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (04:04)
1 05. Colleen Fitzpatrick - I Can't Tell (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (03:30)
1 06. Peter Gallagher - However Dark The Night (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (03:44)
1 07. Peter Gallagher - Baby (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (03:39)
1 08. NINO TEMPO - I Know Where You're Goin' (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (03:09)
1 09. The London Fog - A Boy And A Girl (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (03:55)
1 10. Ray Sharkey - I Believe It Can Be Done (From "The Idolmaker" Soundtrack) (02:55)
1 11. NINO TEMPO - I Believe It Can Be Done (Instrumental) (03:26)