For this episode forget the headphones—replace them with a blue bra and hook up the Barbie doll electrodes, because you’re listening to the ultimate deep-dive into the music of Weird Science! I’m your host, and today we are breaking the laws of nature to bring you the synths, the punk, and the unreleased score that made John Hughes’ wildest experiment absolute rock royalty. Joining me to engineer this masterclass in 1985 synth-pop is a man whose musical hot takes are nothing short of a total nuclear shower—returning guest, social media sensation, and absolute fan favourite, Tim Grey, AKA the legendary Bibi Dahl! But is this the most bonkers sci-fi fantasy soundtrack of the 80’s? There’s only one way to find out; let’s dive in!
The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with Hughes Entertainment, Silver Pictures or Universal Pictures, all copyrights and trademarks, remain the sole property of the original holders. The Scores Are Not Enough is not associated in any way, with those mentioned above. This is an independent podcast to provide reference, opinions, and commentary on the scores of the sci-fi and fantasy films .Copyright information pertaining to all other content is retained by the original holders.
Weird Science Score written and performed by Ira Newborn.
Weird Science - Written by Danny Elfman and performed by Oingo Boingo
Private Joy - written by Prince and performed by Cheyne
The Circle - written by and performed by Max Carl
Turn It On - written by Mike Champman and Holly Knight and performed by Kim Wilde
Deep In The Jungle - written by Marc Moreland, Chas T. Gray, and Bruce Morelandand performed by Wall Of Voodoo
Why Don't Pretty Girls Look At Me? written by Zowie Wainwright, Bob Wainwright, Daniel Peacock, Simon Smith, and Tony Bodymead.and performed by The Wild Men Of Wonga
Method To My Madness - written by Stive Bators and Brian James and performed by The Lords Of The New Church
Eighties - written and performed by Killing Joke
Soundtrack released through MCA records, all rights reserved.
She Blinded Me With Science - written and performed by Thomas Dolby, released through Venice in Peril, EMI & Capitol records, 1982, all rights reserved.
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