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=Hairspray 2007 Movie =

"Hairspray." Photo. //Collider.com// 12 Nov. 2009. = Sound Track = This song is introduced in the beginning when Tracy wakes up and starts her day by getting ready for school. It immediately tells the audience about the setting of the story (Baltimore) and sets a cheerful ambience, which can be seen throughout the entire movie. It also describes the characteristics of Tracy: Optimistic, bright, confident and talented.
 * 1.** **Welcome to Baltimore** - Nikki Blonsky

This song is the theme song of a hit TV show called Corny Collins Show. It is catchy and includes some interesting jingles. The music illustrates the show's popularity for it is addictive and cheerful. Tracy loves this song and sings along to this music every time she watches the show.
 * 2.** **The Nicest Kids in Town** - James Marsden

Welcome to the 60s sets the time period of this movie. The fashion, music, and setting are all 60s style. While this song is playing, Tracy persuades her mother to take a chance and get out of the house so that she can enjoy the liveliness of the city. This song highlights such excitement and liveliness of Baltimore.
 * 3.** **Welcome to the 60s** - Nikki Blonsky and John Travolta

Tracy sings this song while walking down the locker hallway. She imagines her and her crush, Link being together. This song describes the feelings of an ordinary teenage girl in love. The song itself sounds rather dreamy; hence it illustrates Tracy's strong feelings for Link.
 * 4**. **I Can Hear the Bells** - Nikki Blonsky

This song is a duet sung by Tracy and Link. Link enters Tracy's room and becomes miserable that she is not there. It is in this scene where he realizes that he, too is in love with Tracy and expresses his inner feelings through this song. This not only illustrates the love line between Tracy and Link but for Penny and Seaweed as well.
 * 5. Without Love** - Zac Efron, Nikki Blonksy, Amanda Bynes, Elijah Kelly

Run and Tell That is sung by Seaweed. The music is fast and loud, which shows his confidence and satisfaction. He sings about how he is proud to be black and is against the idea that black people are dumb and should be treated as a lower being. He is stating to "run and tell" that black people are smart, and are capable of many things.
 * 6. Run and Tell That** - Elijah Kelly

A snobbish woman named Velma is the manager of the Corny Collin's show. She is extremely racist and is self-centered. She was a Miss Baltimore and describes her accomplishments through this song. She exaggerates everything and thinks she is at the top of the world. This song clearly shows that snobbishness and selfishness.
 * 7.** **Miss Baltimore** - Michelle Pfeiffer

Unlike many other songs, this song is not upbeat or fast, but rather slow and emotional. It affects the audience at an emotional level, for it describes how there is still hope for the black people to find a brighter future. They are continuously underestimated due to the color of their skin and becomes depressed when they find out that they can't dance and sing on the Corny Collin's show. A kind woman named Maybelle tries to encourage the others by singing this song. She tells them that they have a purpose and soon there will be a road which will lead them to a better future. This song definitely establishes the mod of togetherness and hope.
 * 8. I Know Where I've Been** - Queen Latifah

This song is again sung by Maybelle; however, it is more upbeat than the previous song. She describes her physical looks and expresses how she is pleased with the way she is in spite of the society's discrimination and insult. Her singing is very powerful and strong which reflects her assertive personality.
 * 9.** **Big, Blonde and Beautiful** - Queen Latifah

The final song of the movie, You Can't Stop the Beat is the most loud, festive and cheerful song in the film. Everybody is gathered around together and sings about how they can not be stopped and will continue to be themselves despite what others say. The various beats included in the music definitely helps portray such message. I personally found myself smiling and dancing on my feet as I listened to this song. It is a song that just makes you excited, active and happy. It, therefore sums up the whole merry aspect of the movie.
 * 10. You Can't Stop the Beat** - Nikki Blonsky, Queen Latifah, John Travolta, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Elijah Kelly