Movie Music: “Kissing You” by Des’ree from Romeo + Juliet

Where for art thou, Romeo?

Oh, the lovely nostalgia of it all! I was youngish when I saw Romeo + Juliet directed by Baz Luhrmann with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes as the famously starcrossed lovers. Not only was that a very clever movie — kids loved the modern twist to a piece of classic literature, and having Leo DiCaprio in it didn’t hurt either! — but it also had a rockin’ soundtrack. “Kissing You” is one of my favorites from the soundtrack. But so was “#1 Crush” by Garbage, “Love Fool” by The Cardigans, “Pretty Piece of Flesh” by One Inch Punch — oh heck, it was all good!

Here’s the Romeo + Juliet track list. Which was your favorite song?

1. “#1 Crush” – Garbage – 4:47
2. “Local God” – Everclear – 3:56
3. “Angel” – Gavin Friday – 4:19
4. “Pretty Piece of Flesh” – One Inch Punch – 4:53
5. “Kissing You (Love Theme from Romeo + Juliet)” – Des’ree – 4:58
6. “Whatever (I Had a Dream)” – Butthole Surfers – 4:09
7. “Lovefool” – The Cardigans – 3:19
8. “Young Hearts Run Free” – Kym Mazelle – 4:16
9. “Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)” – Quindon Tarver – 1:43
10. “To You I Bestow” – Mundy – 3:59
11. “Talk Show Host” – Radiohead – 4:17
12. “Little Star” – Stina Nordenstam – 3:40
13. “You and Me Song” – The Wannadies – 2:55

10th Anniversary re-release bonus tracks

14. “Introduction to Romeo” – Craig Armstrong – 2:07
15. “Kissing You (Love Theme from Romeo + Juliet) Instrumental” – Craig Armstrong – 3:33
16. “Young Hearts Run Free (Ballroom Version)” – featuring Kym Mazelle, Harold Perrineau & Paul Sorvino – 3:27
17. “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) ’07 Mix” – Baz Luhrmann featuring Quindon Tarver – 7:10

This post was inspired by my friend Enviromommy.

~P.S.~ What is your favorite Baz Luhrmann movie?