This isn’t even a movie than it is a genre-changing classic. This should definitely be in everybody’s video stash. And as always, if you’re digging this, hit up Gangstarr Girl for a fresh take on hip-hop, politics, fashion and other worldly and wordy things through the eyes of a New York-helmed around-the-way girl. Without further adeiu…
1975
Soundtrack:
The soundtrack features songs by soul legends like Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson,and Lamont Dozier. It inspired Boyz II Men’s 1991 album, CooleyHighHarmony.
Their version of “It’s so Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” is a remake of the Freddie Perren original. I couldn’t find the original version but you can catch it at the end of Cooley High (where it gets kinda sad *tear drop*) however, enjoy the Boyz II Men version below:
I used to think Brenda was soooo fine!
I put it in one of my songs yo lol
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Soopa Starr’s Blaxploitation Friday: Cooley High | AllHipHopdotcom said this on December 6th, 2008 at 1:07 am
I Got The DVD & Soundtrack.
One of my fav. movies of all time & some very timeless music…
Peace.
I really dig this seg.Keep it goin dude.One
don’t forget about the Camp Lo classic of the same name…Colley High inspired all kinds of musical endeavors
Whiplash!
VA-Cooley High
21-G. C. Cameron – It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesturday
This joint was on TVOne yesterday.