There's Something About Mary Soundtrack CD

Original music written by Jonathan Richman.
Producers include: Johathan Richman, Brad Wood, Tony Lash, Courtney Taylor, Gavin MacKillop.
Engineers include: Michael C. Ross, Dennis Hetzendorfer.
Audio Mixers: Adam Schlesinger; Michael C. Ross ; Tchad Blake; Brad Wood.
For all of its vulgarity, There's Something About Mary was sweet and cheerful, due in no small part to Jonathan Richman's terrific, heartfelt appearances as the film's chorus. They were funny and warm, like the movie itself, and they form the core of the film's soundtrack, which is also a delight. Like any soundtrack, it isn't perfect -- a few of the songs, such as Zuba's "Speed Queen," fall flat -- but there are enough terrific pop and alt-pop songs, from the Dandy Warhols' "Every Day Should Be a Holiday" and Ivy's "This Is the Day" to Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out with Him" and the Lemonheads' "If I Could Talk I'd Tell You," to make it thoroughly entertaining, especially for any fan of the film. Besides, anyone who has seen the film will not be able to resist a smile with the closing "Build Me Up Buttercup," which became the improbable theme to this brilliant comedy. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
The soundtrack for THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY bucks the '90s trend among romantic comedy soundtracks by not focusing on classic songs from the '60s or '80s. Instead, what you get is a set of songs from late '90s up-and-comers, all anchored by three whimsical little ditties from Jonathan Richman, who also composed the score. With tunes ranging from The Dandy Warhols' electronics-heavy "Every Day Should Be A Holiday" to The Push Stars' indie-rock "Everything Shines" and the Propellerheads' curio "History Repeating," which features Shirley Bassey (of Goldfinger fame) on vocals, there is something here to satisfy every taste. And nostalgia junkies need have no fear: Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out With Him" and The Foundations' "Build Me Up Buttercup" will satiate the retro jones.