The original soundtrack to
Jay Roach's Meet the Parents features an enjoyable mix of pop songs and
Randy Newman's original score.
Newman also contributes covers of
Fats Domino's "Poor Me" and "I Got My Mojo Workin'" along with a new song, "A Fool in Love."
Bobby Womack's "I'm Your Puppet,"
Lee Dorsey's "Ya Ya," and
Dr. John's "Big Chief" round out the album's soulful pop selections.
Newman's whimsical score includes pieces with titles like "Could You Milk Me?" and "Wrong Cat," which complement
Roach's antic directing style nicely. ~ Heather Phares