A Showtime Original Picture, Mr. Music premieres
Sunday, March 14 1999 at 8PM, on the Showtime
Cable Network. The film, set in the fast-paced,
�glam and glitz" world of the music industry, stars
legendary Fleetwood Mac frontman and founder,
Mick Fleetwood and teen star, Jonathan Tucker
(Sleepers).
This "rock and roll" comedy has a fun-filled "music
biz" story-line with the ever-present possibility of
teen romance for its character played by Tucker.
Renown Record Producer and Filmmaker Spencer
Proffer brings skill and authenticity to this project.
The soundtrack streets nationally on March 9, 1999
and features Rock & Alternative tracks from legends
Graham Nash, Pat Benatar, with hot newcomers
Caramel, Treble Charger, Reel Big Fish and
Blue Flannel. Soundtrack highlights are the stunning
rendition of Christine McVie's Fleetwood Mac classic
"Songbird" by Eva Cassidy and the soundtrack
exclusive, "Top of the World" by Caramel.
About the movie
Our fictional music guru, Simon Eckstal (MICK FLEETWOOD),
owner of Tone Records, was a top guitarist on many albums
with the likes of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and
Paul McCartney. He used his success to start his own label
so that he could nurture new talent on his terms. Now, years
later, his once thriving business has lost so much money
that he's on the verge of bankruptcy.
"We can't get bands, without publicity, and we can't get
publicity without bands," he bemoans to his buddy Davey
(DAN GALLAGHER), a disc jockey at the local rock station who
is running a promotion for the hottest new band, CARAMEL
(played by themselves), aimed at their teenage listeners.
As they discuss Simon's dilemma, Davey is scanning video
footage of various kids stating reasons why they like Caramel.
When Rob Tennant's (JONATHAN TUCKER) face pops onto the
monitor, it's his last sentence, "Somebody realized that the kids
of today are the ears of tomorrow..." that grabs Simon's
attention and sparks an idea.
The next day Rob finds himself not only meeting Caramel,
but being asked by Simon to be the new Vice President of
Talent for Tone Records! He doesn't realize that he's just
a puppet in Simon's scam to get more publicity for his
company. Since he's determined to be taken seriously in his
position, Rob embraces his newly-appointed responsibilities
whole-heartedly.
When he discovers an up and coming band (played
by TREBLE CHARGER) at a local club, he takes them into Tone's recording studio and over the
course of two days and nights, rearranges and produces their
best song into a hit. He decides to sign them there on the spot
without Simon's permission. If Simon is promoting to the
press that he's Tone Record's new VP of Talent, then he wants
to perform in that role!
Will Simon let him do his job? Can this bright and quick-witted
teenager save Tone Records? After all, only a 15-year-old
will really know what other 15-year-olds want when it comes to music!
Mr. Music: A film about the music and its business, made with
and by people from the Music...
1. At The Top Of The World
Performed by Caramel, Written by Spencer Proffer, Steve Plunkett & Andy Curran, Published by
Morling Manor Music (BMI), Molly Songs/Sony ATV
2. Friend Of Mine
Performed by Treble Charger, Written by Treble Charger, Published by Smokin' Worm Publishing
3. River Of Love
Performed by Pat Benatar, Written by Pat Giraldo & Neil Giraldo, Bel Chiasso Music (BMI)/, Halana Music (BMI)
4. Songbird
Performed by Eva Cassidy, Written by Christine McVie, Published by Fleetwood Mac Music (BMI)
5. Our House
Performed by Graham Nash, Written by Graham Nash, Published by Nash Notes (BMI)
6. Crossing The Bridge
Performed by Spencer Proffer & Larry Brown, Written by Spencer Proffer & Larry Brown, Published by Viacom Pictures Movie Music, Inc. (BMI)
7. My New Home
Performed by Spencer Proffer & Larry Brown, Written by Spencer Proffer & Larry Brown, Published by Viacom Pictures Movie Music, Inc. (BMI)
8. Out Of Habit*
Performed by Blue Flannel, Written by Derek Collie, Published by Wanna Hit Publishing (BMI)
9. Only You
Performed by Pat Benatar, Written by Pat Giraldo & Neil Giraldo, Published by Bel Chiasso Music/ Halana Music (BMI)
10. Feels Like A Sunday
Performed by Caramel, Written by Caramel, Published by Molly Songs/Sony ATV/MAX500 Music/ Beat Six (SOCAN)
11. Circles
Performed by Keith Chagall, Written by Keith Chagall & Larry Brown, Published by KCA Music (ASCAP)/Drummer Music (BMI)
12. Teach Your Children
Performed by Graham Nash, Written by Graham Nash, Published by Nash Notes (BMI)
13. Understandin'
Performed by Spencer Proffer & Steve Plunkett, Written by Spencer Proffer & Steve Plunkett, Published by Morling Manor Music/Plunksongs (BMI)
14. Street Strut
Performed by Andrew Rollins, Written by Andrew Rollins, Published by Bonky Boys (ASCAP)
15. Snoop Dog, Baby*
Performed by Reel Big Fish, Written by Aaron Barrett, Andrew Gonzales & Tavis Werts, MCA Music Publishing, a division of Universal Studios, Inc./ Mojoland/Piss-Off-Publishing (ASCAP)
16. Puppy Munchies
Performed by The Morlettes, Written by Spencer Proffer, Steve Plunkett & Roy Sallows, Published by Viacom Pictures, Movie Music, Inc. (BMI)
17. Strawberry Wine
Performed by Pat Benatar, Written by Pat Giraldo & Neil Giraldo, Published by Bel Chiasso Music/Halana Music (BMI)
18. Road To Nowhere
Performed by Caramel, Written by Caramel, Published by Molly Songs/Sony ATV/MAX500 Music/Beat Six (SOCAN)
Treble Charger appears courtesy of the RCA Records Labels of BMG Entertainment
"Friend Of Mine" can be found on Treble Charger's RCA Records Album Maybe It's Me.
Pat Benatar appears courtesy of CMC International Records. Eva Cassidy appears courtesy of Blix Street Records.
Morling Manor Music and Bonky Boys are administered for the world by Sony Music Publishing, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.