Dirty Dancing Soundtrack Song List: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture is the official soundtrack of the 1987 romantic drama film Dirty Dancing.
The album, released on August 4, 1987, under RCA Records, has achieved massive commercial success, selling roughly 32 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
It also topped the Billboard 200 chart for 18 weeks consecutively in the United States and has been certified 14 times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Moreover, the album has shipped at least 3.25 million copies in Germany, making it the best-selling album of all time in that country (per BVMI figures), and roughly 3 million copies in the United Kingdom.
Quick Facts
| Film | Dirty Dancing (1987) |
| Album Label | RCA Records |
| Album Release Date | August 4, 1987 |
| Global Sales | ~32 million copies |
| Billboard 200 | 18 weeks at #1 |
| RIAA Certification | 14x Platinum |
| Signature Song | “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” — Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes |
| Director | Emile Ardolino |
Dirty Dancing Soundtrack Song List
Here is the detailed list of songs that appear in the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack:
- “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes: This song is the most popular song from the movie. The duration was 4:50 min.
- “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes: This song was performed by The Ronettes and was released in 1963. It is considered one of the greatest songs of the 1960s and has been covered by many artists over the years.
- “She’s Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze: This song was co-written and performed by Patrick Swayze for the movie. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen: This song was written by Franke Previte and John DeNicola and performed by Eric Carmen for the movie Dirty Dancing. It reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- “Stay” by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs: This song was released in 1960 and was a hit for Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. Many artists have covered it over the years.
- “Yes” by Merry Clayton: Merry Clayton performed this song for the movie Dirty Dancing.
- “You Don’t Own Me” by The Blow Monkeys: This song was originally recorded by Lesley Gore in 1963 and was covered by The Blow Monkeys for the movie Dirty Dancing.
- “Hey! Baby” by Bruce Channel: This song was released in 1962 and was a hit for Bruce Channel. Many artists have covered it over the years.
- “Overload” by Alfie Zappacosta: This song was written and performed by Alfie Zappacosta for the movie Dirty Dancing.
- “Love Is Strange” by Mickey & Sylvia: This song was released in 1956 and was a hit for Mickey & Sylvia. Many artists have covered it over the years.
- “Where Are You Tonight” by Tom Johnston: This song was written and performed by Tom Johnston for the movie Dirty Dancing.
- “In The Still Of The Night” by The Five Satins: This song was released in 1956 and was a hit for The Five Satins. Many artists have covered it over the years.
Below are additional songs added to the Dirty Dancing 20th Anniversary Edition soundtrack.
The 20th Anniversary Edition soundtrack includes “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by The Four Seasons, “Do You Love Me” by The Contours, “Love Man” by Otis Redding, “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris, “Some Kind Of Wonderful” by The Drifters, “These Arms Of Mine” by Otis Redding, “Cry To Me” by Solomon Burke, and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by The Shirelles.
Where to Stream: The full Dirty Dancing soundtrack is available on Spotify and Apple Music, and the film can be streamed or rented digitally, including on Prime Video.
Dirty Dancing Soundtracks Full Playlist
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most famous song from Dirty Dancing?
“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes is the film’s signature song, and it won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, plus a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
How many copies has the Dirty Dancing soundtrack sold?
The album has sold an estimated 32 million copies worldwide, spent 18 weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200, and is certified 14x Platinum by the RIAA.
Did Patrick Swayze really sing on the soundtrack?
Yes. Patrick Swayze co-wrote and performed “She’s Like the Wind,” which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Is the Dirty Dancing soundtrack the best-selling album in Germany?
Yes, according to BVMI (the German recording industry association), it is Germany’s best-selling album of all time, with shipments of at least 3.25 million copies.
Where can I listen to the Dirty Dancing soundtrack?
The soundtrack is streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms, including expanded 20th Anniversary Edition bonus tracks.
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