"Porky's Revenge" Soundtrack Lyrics

“Porky’s Revenge!: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2004 Reissue)” – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

How did a raunchy threequel end up with a minor classic of a rock ’n’ roll compilation? By handing the keys to producer-guitar slinger Dave Edmunds. The Porky’s Revenge! soundtrack (first issued in 1985, reissued on digital/CD in 2004) corrals ringer performances by George Harrison, Jeff Beck, Willie Nelson, Carl Perkins, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and a one-off supergroup, The Crawling King Snakes (Robert Plant with Phil Collins, Paul Martinez and Edmunds).

Two headlines made it a collector target: Harrison’s then-rare Bob Dylan cover, “I Don’t Want to Do It,” and Edmunds’ punchy single “High School Nights.” A slick 2004 reissue put the set on modern services; later editions added a couple of bonuses. As one critic quipped, the album is “far more fun than the accompanying film.”

Genres & themes in phases. Greaser rock & rockabilly revivals — nostalgia, mischief. Twang & torch cameos — slow-dance, wink. Guitar-instrumentals — cool, chrome, cruising. Pub-rock pulse — locker-room momentum.

How It Was Made

Producer/play-caller: Dave Edmunds assembled and produced the soundtrack, cutting brand-new takes with A-list friends and heroes: Beck swoops through Santo & Johnny’s “Sleepwalk”; Perkins re-cuts “Blue Suede Shoes” (this time flanked by Stray Cats rhythm mates Slim Jim Phantom & Lee Rocker); the Thunderbirds snarl “Stagger Lee”; Clarence Clemons saxes up “Peter Gunn.”

Harrison’s outlier: George Harrison recorded Dylan’s “I Don’t Want to Do It” with Edmunds in late 1984; a guitar-solo single mix and an alternate film/album mix (with Chuck Leavell organ solo) circulate. The cut became Harrison’s only new solo release between 1982 and 1987.

Tracks & Scenes

“High School Nights” — Dave Edmunds
Where it plays: Used prominently as the film’s identity cut (radio single, closing-energy cue) and in music-video promos intercut with film footage.
Why it matters: Hooky thesis statement for lockers, pranks, and pep-rally swagger.

“Sleepwalk” — Jeff Beck
Where it plays: Slow-dance/transition atmospherics; a chrome-polish instrumental that glides between scenes.
Why it matters: A tone bath — Beck turns a 1959 lullaby into a ’50s-dream postcard.

“I Don’t Want to Do It” — George Harrison
Where it plays: Heard in feature/album forms; the single version differs (guitar solo) from the movie mix (organ solo).
Why it matters: A Dylan deep cut becomes a Harrison one-off — the soundtrack’s calling card for collectors.

“Blue Suede Shoes” — Carl Perkins (with Slim Jim Phantom & Lee Rocker)
Where it plays: Source-style jukebox energy around party/club beats and montage.
Why it matters: Rock royalty revisits his signature, flanked by rockabilly heirs.

“Peter Gunn Theme” — Clarence Clemons
Where it plays: Sleuthy segues and boat-casino vibes.
Why it matters: Big Man horn + Mancini noir equals instant caper gloss.

“Philadelphia Baby” — The Crawling King Snakes (Robert Plant, Phil Collins, Paul Martinez & Dave Edmunds)
Where it plays: Dance-floor source cue; a jukebox-blues blast amid the film’s revelry.
Why it matters: The most unlikely supergroup cameo on a teen-sex-comedy OST.

“Queen of the Hop” — Dave Edmunds
Where it plays: Hallway bustle and gym-floor scenes; needle-drop glue between gags.
Why it matters: Edmunds’ vintage-radio sweet spot — shiny, fast, grin-forward.

“Love Me Tender” — Willie Nelson
Where it plays: Tender beat under a slow-dance/eavesdrop moment.
Why it matters: A baritone palate cleanser in a very loud movie.

“Stagger Lee” — The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Where it plays: Locker-room swagger cutaway; bar-band punch for mischief montage.
Why it matters: Modern Texas blues flexing inside a 50s-set romp.

Trailer music: Marketing leaned on Edmunds’ “High School Nights,” with music-video edits built from trailer clips.

Notes & Trivia

• The 2004 reissue (digital/CD) re-introduced the album to streaming with 10–11 tracks depending on territory; later CD editions expanded to 13.
• Harrison’s “I Don’t Want to Do It” exists in two mixes: single (guitar solo) vs. film/album (organ solo by Chuck Leavell).
• “The Crawling King Snakes” credit masks a ringer lineup: Robert Plant (vocals), Phil Collins (drums), Paul Martinez (bass), Dave Edmunds (guitar).
• Edmunds’ “High School Nights” charted modestly but became the film’s de facto theme and music-video tie-in.

Music–Story Links

The album acts like a period jukebox the film keeps shoving quarters into. Locker-room gags and pep-talks lean on Edmunds’ shiny rockers; caper and boat-casino bits pivot to “Peter Gunn” brass; slow dances and moonlit interludes borrow Beck’s “Sleepwalk” shimmer. The soundtrack’s pastiche — originals plus classic covers — mirrors the movie’s ’50s setting seen through an ’80s lens.

Reception & Quotes

The film took a drubbing; the album didn’t. Critics routinely recommend the soundtrack over the feature, praising Edmunds’ curation and the ringers’ cameos.

“Far more fun than the accompanying film… a mystery for the ages.” — AllMusic

“A third-rate sequel with a first-class soundtrack.” — reissue roundups

Interesting Facts

• 2004 on services: Apple/Spotify list 2004 digital rights (Sony Music handling), with legacy ℗ lines dating to 1983–85 for individual cuts.
• Supergroup side-quest: Plant/Collins’ “Philadelphia Baby” also resurfaced on Plant’s rarities disc Sixty Six to Timbuktu.
• Alternate content: A 2014 CD reissue added “Honey Don’t” (Carl Perkins) and Edmunds’ B-side “Don’t Call Me Tonight.”
• Promo ephemera: A “High School Nights” music video intercut film clips — effectively the movie’s pop promo.
• Curator credit: Edmunds not only produced; he plays/sings across multiple tracks and co-anchors the theme “Porky’s Revenge.”

Technical Info

• Title: Porky’s Revenge!: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2004 reissue; original album 1985)
• Year: 2004 (digital/CD reissue noted on stores)
• Type: Film soundtrack — various artists (new recordings + classic covers)
• Producer: Dave Edmunds (album assembler/producer)
• Notable artists: George Harrison; Jeff Beck; Willie Nelson; Carl Perkins (with Slim Jim Phantom & Lee Rocker); The Fabulous Thunderbirds; Clarence Clemons; The Crawling King Snakes (Robert Plant/Phil Collins/Paul Martinez/Dave Edmunds)
• Key tracks: “High School Nights,” “I Don’t Want to Do It,” “Sleepwalk,” “Philadelphia Baby,” “Peter Gunn Theme,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Stagger Lee,” “Love Me Tender,” “Queen of the Hop,” “Porky’s Revenge!”
• Label status: 2004 digital issue credited to Sony Music Entertainment; subsequent CD reissue via Varèse Vintage (2014) added bonus cuts.

Questions & Answers

Wasn’t the movie from 1985?

Yes. This guide focuses on the soundtrack’s 2004 digital/CD reissue; the original LP hit in 1985.

What’s rare about the album?

George Harrison’s “I Don’t Want to Do It” — a Dylan song he recorded specifically for this project — and a one-off Robert Plant/Phil Collins team-up.

Are there different versions?

Streaming/2004 editions carry 10–11 tracks by territory; a 2014 CD added two bonuses (“Honey Don’t,” “Don’t Call Me Tonight”).

Do the single and film versions of Harrison’s song match?

No. The single has a guitar solo; the film/album mix features an organ solo by Chuck Leavell.

Who actually produced the soundtrack?

Dave Edmunds — he also performs on several cuts, including the title theme.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: AllMusic (review/overview); Apple Music & Spotify (2004 reissue listings); Discogs (1985/2004/2014 credits & track info); IMDb Soundtracks (song roster); label/reissue notes and features.

November, 19th 2025