album · October 7, 1997

Boogie Nights – Music from the Original Motion Picture

various artists

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The soundtrack to Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 film "Boogie Nights," this compilation captures the disco and soul sounds of the late 1970s. It prominently features songs by Camile Yarbrough and Thomas.

• The album was released on October 7, 1997, by Capitol Records. It features a mix of disco, soul, and funk tracks from the late 1970s. The soundtrack includes "Destiny" by Carol Williams and "Feel the Need in Me" by the Detroit Emeralds.
• The film "Boogie Nights" stars Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Don Cheadle, and Heather Graham. The soundtrack was released in conjunction with the film's theatrical debut.
• The soundtrack album reached number 55 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was praised for its accurate portrayal of the music of the era depicted in the film.

Various artists feature on this release. This is a soundtrack album.