I have been looking all over the web for a MP3 version of the jingle used in the movie by Timm Finn its called "Strange Night" according to IMDB. It was such a catchy and fun jingle I have been looking to get it. Does somebody have a rip from the soundtrack or film that is decent.
If its the jingle from the film when he is looking for the sound of Australia. Thats the tune I am looking for and I would be really happy if you can upload it so I can enjoy it from my PC. Also what is the quality like?
Yeah I think the song is one of the best parts of the movie - it really is very addictive. I kind of wish that band they'd assembled had been real and done more stuff.
I can't tell if you're playing about or not, but the band in this scene was essentially late-period Split Enz. As they're singing, the camera frequently cuts to the late Paul Hester (also later in Crowded House), and in the film's end credits, Tim, Paul, Neil Finn and Nigel Griggs are all credited as playing on the jingles, among others.
If you already knew it, please forgive my literal-mindedness. You're right about the tune -- I saw the movie when it first came out in the 80s, and the music has stayed with me all these years (along with Greta Scacchi's beauty).
The lead is Tim Finn who at the time was in Split Enz with his brother Neil. check Split Enz out for similar style. He dated Greta Scacchi. The brothers went on to form Crowded House.
Don't want to go where there's no Coca-Cola You've got Life by the throat when you're drinking Coke
Choke back the tears when there's no Coca-Cola You've got Life by the throat when you're drinking Coke
Under the hot sun When the day is done And you're dying of thirst There's only one drink, it's universal
Don't want to go where there's no Coca-Cola You've got Life by the throat when you're drinking Coke
Choke back the tears when there's no Coca-Cola You've got Life by the throat when you're drinking Coke You've got Life by the throat when you're drinking Coke You've got Life by the throat when you're drinking Coke You say Keeps you up 'cause there's nothing like Coke
The leader of the band (played by Tim Finn) is named Phil. Can't help but think this is a nod to Phil Judd, his childhood friend with whom he started the band Split Enz. Phil left the band after about five years and they became estranged and bitter toward each other. Tim wrote the songs "Charlie" and "I hope I never (have to see you again)" about Phil Judd.
The drummer is played by Paul Hester, the last drummer for Split Enz and co-founder of Crowded House with Tim's brother Neil Finn and bassist Nick Seymour. Paul Hester committed suicide in 2005.