Goonies soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the movie

The Goonies remains one of the most witty comical pieces in the genre of classic American adventure films. Directed by Richard Donner, the movie is based on a story crafted by the iconic filmmaker Steven Spielberg, with Chris Columbus writing the screenplay.

The story follows a group of kids living in an impoverished neighborhood called Goon Docks near Astoria, Oregon. Their homes are soon to be taken away, and to save their shelters, they must get their hands on money.

The film featured a talented young cast who went on to become renowned actors. Josh Brolin played the role of Brand, while Sean Astin starred as Mikey, Corey Feldman as Mouth, Jeff Cohen as Chunk, Martha Plimpton as Stef, Kerri Green as Andy, John Matuszak as Sloth, and Ke Huy Quan as Data.

Produced by Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment and released by Warner Bros. on June 7, 1985, The Goonies is celebrated not only for its engaging storyline and performances but also for its soundtrack.

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Every track featured in The Goonies

The movie features several notable songs, such as:

• The Goonies 'R' Good Enough by Cyndi Lauper
• Love Is Alive by Philip Bailey
• I Got Nothing by The Bangles
• Eight Arms To Hold You by Arthur Baker
• Wherever You're Goin' (It's Alright) by REO Speedwagon
• What a Thrill by Cyndi Lauper
• 14K by Teena Marie
• She's So Good to Me by Luther Vandross
• Save the Night by Joseph Williams
• Red Hot by Joseph Williams & Danny Sembello
• Theme from 'Adventures of Don Juan' (1948) by Max Steiner
• Theme from 'Superman' by John Williams
• James Bond Theme by Monty Norman
• Madama Butterfly, Act I: Bimba Dagli Occhi Pieni Di Malia (Pinkerton/Butterfly) by Giacomo Puccini & Antpnio Pappano
• Una Furtiva Lagrima by Gaetano Donizetti & Luciano Pavarotti

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What is the story of The Goonies?

The path to treasure is full of difficulties (Image via Warner Bros.)

The story of The Goonies revolves around a group of little kids who live in a small community called Goon Ducks, which is located near Astoria, Oregon. Their houses are soon to be taken away, with the plan of constructing a country club. The group of four friends, including Mikey, Data, Mouth, and Chunk, decide to meet for one last time.

But the weekend soon turns into a thrilling adventure when, along with Mike's older brother Brand, they stumble upon an old map belonging to a seventeenth-century legendary pirate named One-Eyed Willy. The map leads to a secret treasure that gives them hope to finally get immensely rich and cancel their fate of losing their homes. The group soon decides to follow the map, which is shaped into puzzles with little clues. Soon the Goons are joined by Andy, a cheerleader who has a crush on Brand, along with her best friend Stef.

Following the clues (Image via Warner Bros.)

But the very first clue on the map is the derelict restaurant. They are followed by the evil Fratelli family, including Francis, Jake, and their mother, Mama Fratelli, a runaway criminal who has recently broken out of prison. The Fratelli family has immense lust for the treasure and sets out to get it before them or snatch it away from the Goonies. On their adventure, the Goonies stumble upon a fearful creature named Sloth, but soon realize that he is very kind at heart and was imprisoned by the Fratellis despite being a part of their family.

The ending comes with a peak climax (Image via Warner Bros.)

Soon, Sloth joins the group on their ultimate adventure, and throughout the movie, the mystery keeps on persisting of who will reach the treasure first, what kind of dangers are waiting for them, and whether the treasure exists at all.

The movie is a story blended with fun and adventure, that ends with spreading the values of honesty and true friendship. The Goonies is available for streaming on Apple TV+.

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