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48 HRS Soundtrack

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The unforgettable "Boys are Back in Town" by the Bus Boys is still stuck in everyone's head to this day as well as Murphy's version of The Police classic "Roxanne".

The following song tracks were featured in 48 HRS:

Track names in Bold are linked to a Soundtrack release.
The Boys Are Back In Town  -  The BusBoys48 Hrs.  -  The BusBoysLove Songs Are For Crazies  -  The BusBoysNew Shoes  -  The BusBoysTorchy’s Boogie  -  Ira Newborn
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Song Trivia The band playing at Vroman's, The Bus Boys, also appear on the soundtrack for the 80's classic, "Ghostbusters" with the song "Cleaning Up the Town." The Bus Boys were also the band that used to open for Eddie Murphy in the early 80's when he was still doing stand-up comedy. -Thanks to Dave Crump

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48 HRS Picture
1982
The two fugitives
Score Music Composer(s): James Horner

James Horner makes his sound jazzy yet dramatic and would later rehash this sound in Commando and Red Heat.

The following instrumental Score pieces were featured in 48 HRS:

Track names in Bold are linked to a Soundtrack release.
Main TitleJack Leaves Elaine’s ApartmentThe Walden HotelAerobicsSubway StationSubway ChaseLuther’s BusThe Alley
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