Atlantic Gets Happy Feet

New York, NY (Atlantic Records) - Atlantic Records has announced the forthcoming release of MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE: HAPPY FEET, the original motion picture soundtrack to the Warner Bros./Village Roadshow comedy adventure. Due in stores on October 31st, the album features performances by contemporary recording artists, as well as members of the film's cast. 'Happy Feet' is slated to open in theatres nationwide on November 17.

The first single from MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE: HAPPY FEET will be a brand-new track by Prince, entitled 'The Song Of The Heart.' Also featured on the collection is 'Hit Me Up,' the debut single from new Atlantic recording artist Gia Farrell.

In addition, MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE: HAPPY FEET sees a variety of artists reinterpreting some of rock, pop, and soul's greatest hits, including songs originally recorded by The Beatles, Bread, Steve Miller, Rufus & Chaka Khan, and Stevie Wonder. Among the soundtrack's highlights are newly recorded tracks from Pink; k.d. lang; Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz-in a once-in-a-lifetime mashup with Chrissie Hynde; and the soul-sational trio of Patti LaBelle, Atlantic recording artist Yolanda Adams, and Fantasia Barrino; as well as classics from the Beach Boys and the Brand New Heavies.

The album also features songs made famous by Earth, Wind & Fire; Elvis Presley; Prince; Queen; and Frank Sinatra, as performed by some of the film's stars, including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Robin Williams and Brittany Murphy. MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE: HAPPY FEET will close with 'The Story of Mumble Happyfeet', written and produced by the film's score composer John Powell.
For more on the film, please visit www.happyfeetmovie.com.