The Goonies Movie Soundtrack

The Goonies
Movie Soundtrack (1985)
The Goonies (1985) Movie Soundtrack Poster
DirectorRichard Donner
StudioWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date1985-06-07
Genre(s)Adventure, Comedy, Family
Composer(s)Dave Grusin
Score albumThe Goonies (Original Motion Picture Score)
Soundtrack albumThe Goonies: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Record labelEpic Records
Available onHBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+
CastSean Astin as Mikey Walsh
Josh Brolin as Brand Walsh
Jeff Cohen as Chunk
Corey Feldman as Mouth
Ke Huy Quan as Data
Kerri Green as Andy Carmichael
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About This Soundtrack

Directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg, the 1985 adventure-comedy classic The Goonies is a defining film of the 1980s. Following a group of kids from the Goon Docks of Astoria, Oregon, who discover a 17-century treasure map in an attic, the movie is a spectacular, fast-paced quest to find the legendary treasure of pirate One-Eyed Willy. Their journey is complicated by the dangerous Fratelli family, a group of escaping convicts who want the gold for themselves.

The audio landscape of The Goonies is legendary. It features an energetic, sweeping orchestral score by Dave Grusin that captures the whimsical danger and swashbuckling spirit of a pirate adventure. Along with Grusin's score, the movie's soundtrack album is spearheaded by Cyndi Lauper’s iconic, chart-topping pop anthem "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough", which serves as the musical heart of the film. The album also features 80s hits from REO Speedwagon, The Bangles, and Luther Vandross.

This database is the complete and definitive music directory for Richard Donner's The Goonies. While the tracks list is currently empty for future updates, it is designed to catalog every licensed track, promotional song, and orchestral piece used in the film, along with verified scene descriptions, artist credits, and direct streaming links for Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

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Additional Songs

Fratelli Chase βœ“ by Dave Grusin
I Got Nothing βœ“ by The Bangles
Wherever You're Goin' (It's Alright) βœ“ by REO Speedwagon
So Amazing βœ“ by Luther Vandross
The Goonies 'R' Good Enough βœ“ by Cyndi Lauper
Love Is Alive βœ“ by Philip Bailey
Save the Night βœ“ by Joseph Williams
What a Thrill βœ“ by Cyndi Lauper
14k βœ“ by Teena Marie
Eight Arms to Hold You βœ“ by Goon Squad
Total tracks: 10 Total duration: 39:57
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Original Score

DURATION2:47
Fratelli Chase by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION2:15
Map and Willie by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION2:04
The Goondocks (Goonies Theme) by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:47
Doubloon by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:18
Lighthouse by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:41
Cellar and Sloth by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION0:55
Restaurant Trash by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION4:35
The "It," Fifty Dollar Bills and a Stiff by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:30
It All Starts Here by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:25
Plumbing by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION3:25
Skull and Signature by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION2:32
Boulders, Bats and a Blender by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION2:49
Wishing Well and the Fratellis Find Coin by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:52
Mikey's Vision by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:06
Oath and Bobby Traps by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION2:10
Triple Stones and a Ball by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION2:06
Pee Break and Kissing Tunnel by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION3:03
They're Here and Skull Cave Chase by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION4:19
Playing the Bones by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:38
Water Slide and Galleon by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:02
Octopus by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:14
The Inferno by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION3:05
One Eyed Willie by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION3:18
Treasure, Data & Mouth and Walk the Plank by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:57
Sloth & Chunk by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION1:58
Mama & Sloth by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION3:23
The Fighting Fratellis, Sloth's Choice and Ultimate Booby Trap by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION3:39
The Reunion and Fratellis On Beach by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION2:42
No Firme and Pirate Ship by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
DURATION3:11
End Titles (Goonies Theme) by Hollywood Studio Symphony, Dave Grusin
Total tracks: 30 Total duration: 70:46
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About the Composer(s)

Dave Grusin (born June 26, 1934) is an American composer, arranger, producer, and pianist. He has composed many scores for feature films and television, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) and ten Grammy Awards. Grusin is co-founder of GRP Records and is widely regarded as one of the most prominent jazz and crossover composers of the late 20th century. For Richard Donner's classic adventure film The Goonies (1985), Grusin composed a thrilling, swashbuckling orchestral score that perfectly complements the film's pirate lore and high-stakes adventure.

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Did you know?

  • Cyndi Lauper's Direct involvement: Cyndi Lauper was chosen by Steven Spielberg to be the musical director for the film's soundtrack. She co-wrote and performed the film's main theme 'The Goonies 'R' Good Enough', and also made a memorable two-part music video featuring the cast of the film alongside famous professional wrestlers of the era.
  • Richard Donner's Cameo: Director Richard Donner makes a brief cameo appearance near the end of the film as one of the deputies riding a quad bike on the beach. Donner was known for his collaborative style, allowing Dave Grusin great creative freedom to weave classic pirate-themed leitmotifs into the score.
  • The Giant Pirate Ship Theme: For the reveal of One-Eyed Willy's legendary ship, the Inferno, composer Dave Grusin composed a grandiose, classical pirate theme. The track utilized deep strings and soaring brass to evoke the epic scale of 17th-century maritime adventure, which stood in stark contrast to the film's modern 1980s pop songs.
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Official Trailer

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About the Movie

A group of young friends living in the Goon Docks neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon, attempt to save their homes from foreclosure. In doing so, they discover an old treasure map that takes them on a spectacular underground adventure to find the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate. Along the way, they must outrun a family of criminals, the Fratellis, who are also after the treasure.

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Additional Information

ℹ️ Director
Richard Donner
ℹ️ Composer
Dave Grusin
⏱️ Runtime
114 minutes
🏒 Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
πŸ’° Budget
$19 million
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many songs are in the The Goonies soundtrack?

The soundtrack for The Goonies features a total of 10 licensed songs and 30 original instrumental score tracks composed by Dave Grusin.

Who composed the score for The Goonies?

The original orchestral score for The Goonies was composed by the award-winning composer and jazz pianist Dave Grusin.

What is the main theme song of The Goonies?

The main theme song is 'The Goonies 'R' Good Enough' by the famous 1980s pop icon Cyndi Lauper.
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