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"The Little Rascals Save the Day (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

How do you modernize Our Gang’s slapstick without losing its heart? The 2014 direct-to-video feature does it with a bright, kid-forward soundtrack: original score cues by Chris Hajian intercut with singable, in-story songs the cast can actually perform. The album is short, hooky, and uses reprises to make “togetherness” a motif you can hum.

The official soundtrack—released by Back Lot Music on March 18–19, 2014—packages 17 tracks: Hajian’s orchestral/light-pop cues (“To the Tree House,” “Cake Explodes,” “Wheels”) plus new recordings cut for the film, including The 88’s cover of “Let’s Work Together” and cast-led numbers such as “My Friend.” The film itself nods to the franchise’s musical history by weaving in the classic “Good Old Days” theme.

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

Chris Hajian composed the original score.

Who released the album and when?

Back Lot Music released the soundtrack digitally in March 2014; streaming editions list 17 tracks and ~39 minutes.

Are the kids’ songs on the album?

Yes—studio-produced versions performed by cast singers (e.g., Nikki Leonti, Ace Young, River Alexander, Eden Wood) appear alongside the score.

Is the old Our Gang theme in here?

Yes—“Good Old Days” (Leroy Shield) appears as a short opener/leitmotif tribute.

Is there a prominent cover from a known band?

The 88 recorded a new cover of “Let’s Work Together” for the film/album.

Who handled music supervision?

Credits list Amy Engelhardt as music supervisor.

Notes & Trivia

• Director Alex Zamm explicitly set out to create a contemporary take on classic Rascals gags, including reviving the International Silver String Submarine Band idea for the plot’s talent show.
• Universal’s 1440 label produced; the film went straight to home media and streaming.
• “Good Old Days,” the vintage Our Gang theme by Leroy Shield, returns as a wink and a musical thread.
• The album tracklist alternates short score stingers with full songs to keep kid-audience attention.

Genres & Themes

Orchestral pop-comedy score (strings, woodwinds, percussion) carries capers and quick reversals; cues are compact for gag timing. Kid-pop & family CCM-lite textures (clean guitars, handclaps, call-and-response vocals) turn morals into choruses. A rootsy rock cover (“Let’s Work Together”) underlines teamwork without feeling like homework.

Tracks & Scenes

Scene placements align with the film’s story beats; album presence noted where applicable.

“Good Old Days” — Chris Hajian arrangement of Leroy Shield
Scene: Opening stinger and recurring motif as the gang regroups. Non-diegetic; album cut 0:46.
Why it matters: Bridges the 1930s Our Gang tone to a 2014 setting in one friendly wink.

“Let’s Work Together” — The 88
Scene: Mid-film montage as Spanky rallies the crew after setbacks (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: A straight-ahead teamwork anthem that mirrors the bakery-saving mission; on album as a featured single.

“Cake Explodes” — Chris Hajian (score)
Scene: The yeast-disaster in Grandma’s kitchen erupts in slo-gag glory (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Cartoon timing in music form—percussion pops and rising lines match the visual blowout; on album.

“Wheels” — Chris Hajian (score)
Scene: Caddying and delivery-run misadventures; mini-chase energy with bouncy ostinato (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Movement cue that sells “plan after plan” momentum; on album.

“My Friend” — Nikki Leonti, Ace Young, River Alexander & Eden Wood
Scene: Reconciliation beat after the group fractures over Spanky’s mistakes (source-adjacent performance/over montage).
Why it matters: States the film’s thesis plainly: friendship is the fix; on album.

“Time for Fun” — Nikki Leonti & Alex Zamm
Scene: Talent-show prep and pep; the kids shake off nerves as the stage crew sets up (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Lightweight, catchy; keeps pace high before the big number; on album.

“I Got You Babe” — (in-film performance by Alfalfa & Darla, with the band)
Scene: The talent-show centerpiece where Darla steps in and the performance clicks (diegetic).
Why it matters: The story’s emotional swing: partnership over ego. Not on the official album due to licensing; featured in-film only.

“Better Together Than Apart / Good Old Days (Medley)” — Chris Hajian
Scene: Finale/epilogue as the bakery is saved and relationships mend (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: The theme comes home—literally and musically; on album.

Also heard: Short stingers like “To the Tree House,” “Groomulator,” and “Trouble Brewing” punctuate schemes and mini-failures between the larger set-pieces.

Music–Story Links

In this update, songs mark group decisions. When the Rascals split, the score thins to light percussion and plucked strings; as they reconcile, full-band kid-pop returns. The talent-show duet flips a famous adult love song into a friendship pledge that advances plot and character in one beat.

Old/new interplay matters: the Leroy Shield theme cues nostalgia whenever an “originals-era” gag is reborn (band practice, cake fiasco), while Hajian’s cues frame those callbacks in contemporary pacing so the comedy lands for kids now.

How It Was Made

Universal 1440 produced; Alex Zamm directed and co-wrote. Chris Hajian’s brief was to modernize the classic Rascals sound—keeping warmth and mischief—then write quick-hit cues for gag timing. Back Lot Music issued the album digitally, bundling both score and cast-performed songs; power-pop outfit The 88 contributed the marquee cover.

Reception & Quotes

“A peppy, cleanly produced kid-comedy soundtrack that remembers its roots.” Album guide note

“Hajian threads old-school charm through contemporary kid-pop hooks.” Capsule summary

“The 88’s ‘Let’s Work Together’ does exactly what the plot needs—no fuss, all chorus.” Fan reaction

Additional Info

• Album clock: ~39 minutes; 17 tracks.
• Cast vocals on the album include Nikki Leonti, Ace Young, River Alexander, Eden Wood.
• The International Silver String Submarine Band—revived from classic shorts—anchors the talent-show story beat.
• The soundtrack sequencing alternates cues and songs for easy at-home sing-along play.
• Streaming availability: Spotify/Apple Music; digital retail via Back Lot Music.

Technical Info

• Title: The Little Rascals Save the Day — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
• Year: 2014
• Type: Songs + original score
• Composer: Chris Hajian
• Music Supervision: Amy Engelhardt
• Label: Back Lot Music
• Selected notable placements: “Good Old Days,” “Let’s Work Together” (The 88), “Cake Explodes,” “My Friend,” “I Got You Babe” (in-film only), “Better Together Than Apart / Good Old Days (Medley).”
• Release context: Direct-to-video feature from Universal 1440 Entertainment
• Availability: Digital/streaming worldwide

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Wikipedia film entry; Back Lot Music press notice; Film Music Reporter release; Apple Music album page; Spotify listing; trailer uploads/channels.

November, 13th 2025