Batman & Robin: Music from and Inspired by the "Batman & Robin" Motion Picture is the soundtrack album to the motion picture Batman & Robin (1997).
Background
Despite the overwhelming negative reception of the film itself, the soundtrack album for Batman & Robin was well-received, and became a sales success, being certified platinum by the RIAA. The soundtrack included songs by R. Kelly, Arkarna, Jewel, Goo Goo Dolls, R.E.M., Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and The Smashing Pumpkins. The Smashing Pumpkins song "The End Is the Beginning Is the End", which played over the film's closing credits, won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. Three songs from the soundtrack became top-ten hits in the United States: Jewel's contribution, a radio-mix version of "Foolish Games" (US number two), Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's "Look into My Eyes" (US number four), and R. Kelly's "Gotham City" (US number nine). In addition, the track "Fun for Me" by relative newcomers Moloko reached number four on the US Dance Play Chart, and introduced the Irish-English act to a new American audience.
Track listing
Personnel
- Executive album producers: Danny Bramson and Gary LeMel
- Executive in charge of music for Warner Bros. Pictures: Gary LeMel
- Music supervisor: Danny Bramson
- Album business affairs: Keith Zajic, Lisa B. Margolis and David Altschul
- Design: Lawrence Azerrad
- Soundtrack coordination: Jason Cienkus
- Mastering: Keith Blake at W.B.I.H.S.
Batman & Robin (The Score)
The score to Batman & Robin was never commercially released.
Charts
Album
Singles
- A^ : "The End Is the Beginning Is the End" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart at number 50.
- B^ : "Look into My Eyes" also peaked on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 4.
- C^ : "Gotham City" also peaked on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 9.
- D: "Fun for Me" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart at number 4.
Certifications
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