SHARKY'S MACHINE

Sharky’s Machine (1981), directed by and starring Burt Reynolds, features a dynamic blend of jazz, soul, and orchestral themes. While most of the score was composed, arranged, and recorded by Doc Severinsen, the soundtrack album is a various-artists soundtrack featuring exclusive studio recordings of classic songs tailored to the film. Highlights include a new version of “Street Life” (original by the Crusaders) performed by Randy Crawford and jazzy vocals by Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Joe Williams, Julie London, Eddie Harris, Flora Purim & Buddy DeFranco, and more. Burt Reynolds personally curated the soundtrack, selecting standout performances to complement the film’s gritty, neo-noir depiction of Atlanta’s underworld. ()

📀 Tracklist – Original LP & CD Release (~35:05)

• Street Life – Randy Crawford (4:17)

• Dope Bust – Flora Purim & Buddy DeFranco (2:54)

• Route 66 – The Manhattan Transfer (2:54)

• My Funny Valentine – Chet Baker (2:16)

• High Energy – Doc Severinsen (2:44)

• Love Theme From Sharky’s Machine – Sarah Vaughan (3:05)

• 8 to 5 I Lose – Joe Williams (3:59)

• My Funny Valentine – Julie London (2:40)

• Sexercise – Doc Severinsen (1:27)

• Let’s Keep Dancing – Peggy Lee (3:13)

• Sharky’s Theme – Eddie Harris (2:23)

• Before You – Sarah Vaughan & Joe Williams (3:14)