Looking for Johnny: The Legend of Johnny Thunders Original Soundtrack

Picking out a Johnny Thunders album is pretty tough. Tougher than necessary because there are so many bootlegs and unofficial albums that the market is saturated in Johnny Thunders performances. Outside of his time spent with the New York Dolls, he only recorded seven studio records, one of which was recorded with the Heartbreakers (L.A.M.F.) and one that was the soundtrack for the film "Mona et Moi" (Copy Cats). Well more than double that is the number of compilation and live albums of Johnny's music that are availabe. So yeah, unless you're already well versed in the music of Johnny Thunders, picking out a good, comprehensive career overview is more than a little daunting. Fortunately, thanks to the recent documentary about Mr. Thunders, "Looking for Johnny: The Legend of Johnny Thunders," an excellent anthology of his non-New York Dolls work has been compiled (and also happens to be the soundtrack to the film)!Even though the New York Dolls have been considered amongst the godfathers of punk rock, Johnny was well versed in a variety of guitar styles including glam rock, rock 'n' roll, and even rhythm and blues. Nearly half of this soundtrack focuses on his work with the Heartbreakers, and only one track is credited to Actress, the pre-New York Dolls band for whom Johnny played guitar. The remainder of the soundtrack focuses on Johnny's solo work and a handful of songs either about or inspired by Mr. Thunders himself. To say that Johnny was an inspirational figure in punk rock is an understatement; his inate and uncanny talent is still talked about among musicians.So if you're curious about the music of Johnny Thunders, I highly recommend picking up this compilation. My first introduction to Mr. Thunders is ROIR's The New Too Much Junkie Business, which is an excellent collection of both live and studio tracks but was made to have a more intimate, "bedroom recordings" feel to it. The soundtrack for "Looking for Johnny: The Legend of Johnny Thunders" cuts straight to the bone and leaves out an semblance of fluff. And I really dig the addition of the last six tracks on the second disc; it's nice to hear songs influenced by the legend as well as songs that helped him achieve that status.

I ordered it twice and Both times the case was cracked...To be honest I order CDs and BDs on a weekly basis and I bet I have had 10 different times this year that the case broken...the CDs I listen to in my car I throw the cases around and none of them are broken because you have to go out of your way to crack one...AMAZON PRIME CRACKS THEM ON ALMOST EVERY ORDER...I have held back until now on my criticism but it’s getting to the point where I may not renew Prime again because of it...what in the world are they doing?!?

One of the best soundtracks to a documentary ever! If you're a Johnny Thunders fan then this is must have. I would also highly suggest this to anyone who is just starting to get into his music. You'll find some of his best work here.

Thought, at first that this 2-CD was actually a various artists title, but it turns out to be mostly Johnny Thunders + a good dose of his band - Heartbreakers. Disc one is great - giving you "Alone In A Crowd", the rocking "I'm Confronted" (a song by Actress - a pre-NY Dolls band), the awesome "Get Off The Phone", "Born To Lose", "All By Myself", the should've-been a worldwide smash it "London Boys" and "In Cold Blood". Disc two is every bit as out-standing - with the ass-kicking "A Bit Of Whore", "You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory", "Can't Seem To Make You Mine" (a duet Thunders did with Patti Palladin - as those two did an lp together), the inspiring "Blame It On Mom", the familiar-sounding musician's namesake "Johnny Thunders" by Vic Godard and two cuts by JC Carroll. Wanted to mention that I simply loved the heart-felt homage gem "Johnny Thunders Was A Human Being" performed by the Bermondsey Joyriders. An absolute must-own.

Great film. One of the best rockumentaries out there. I think the soundtrack is more than worth it.

Kicks Ass.