The soundtrack for "Grease" is for the 1978 musical film of the same name. The album was produced by Barry Gibb, Louis St. Louis, John Farrar, and Bill Oakes, and was released by RSO Records in 1978. The song "You're the One That I Want" was a US and UK No.1 for stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
The album has been hugely successful, selling approximately 38 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. In the United States, it has been certified 8× Platinum for shipment of eight million units. It topped the album charts in a number of countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
This soundtrack contains a mix of the film versions of the original stage songs, as well as several new songs written just for the film including two hits for Frankie Valli: the title track "Grease" and "Beauty School Dropout", performed in the film by Didi Conn.
The cast involved in the soundtrack includes John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, and Frankie Valli. The genre of the soundtrack mainly spanned pop, rock and roll, and doo-wop. The album has been praised for its nostalgic tribute to the rock and roll era, effectively capturing the mood of the 1950s and early 60s.
The soundtrack features a variety of music styles, which perfectly complemented the high-energy performances and brought a contemporary feel to the nostalgic storyline of the movie. The album continues to be popular and celebrated, with its enduring classic songs that remain well-loved by listeners of every generation.
