The Dish (2001) Soundtrack
19 Oct 2000(37 Songs)
19 Oct 2000(37 Songs)
Russell Morris - The Best 60s Album In The World...Ever!
Montage of stock video footage showing how human beings (specifically NASA) managed to get ready to send human beings to the moon. Includes one of President JFK's most famous speeches. 
Oliver - Good Morning Starshine / Jean (Re-Recorded Versions) - Single
As the crew of Apollo 11 begin their journey to the moon, the residents of Parkes wake to their normal daily routines and lives. The radio is giving updates about the mission.
The Loved Ones - The Dish (Music From the Motion Picture)
Al races out of town to check on what's happening out at The Dish, even while the power is still out.
A local townswoman (Bronwyn) arrives at the Town Hall to finalise preparations for a gala ball to be held in honour of the US Ambassador that Friday night. Available on iTunes & Apple Music.
The Youngbloods - The Vietnam War (The Soundtrack)
It's just your typical Sunday morning in Parkes . . . . . or is it? The residents wake and go about their Sunday morning duties, while making final preparations for the landing.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi Hendrix
There has been a continuous debate since this movie was released as to whether or not this is the song the band plays for Bronwyn when they say they have a new song by "James Hendrix" to perform.
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - !!!Going Places!!!
The mayor and his wife host a party at their home to celebrate the launch of Apollo 11.
Mason Williams - Rhino Hi-Five: Mason Williams - EP
The team at Parkes begin their preparations for the afternoon/evening/night of tracking Apollo 11.
Edmund Choi - The Dish (Music From The Motion Picture)
Opening scene. An elderly man (later revealed to be a main character) drives to the old entrance of the Parkes Radio Telescope in NSW where he is redirected to the visitor's centre by a worker.
The Peter Sullivan Band - The Dish (Music From the Motion Picture)
The gala is in full swing. The mayor is chatting with the ambassador. When asked if the music is too racy for him he replies emphatically that it's not and dances happily with a young lady.
The Central Band of the Royal British Legion - Music for Remembrance
Played at the gala by the rock band made up of local youths. This used to be Australia's official national anthem before "Advance Australia Fair".
Edmund Choi - The Dish (Music From The Motion Picture)
Bob McIntyre (the mayor of Parkes) and his assistant walk the streets of Parkes and meet a young soldier, who salutes Bob, due to his former military service.
Mort Stevens and his Orchestra
The band (unbeknownst to them) mistakenly plays this at the gala instead of the US national anthem, much to the amusement of the two Americans present. Available on iTunes and Apple Music.
Frank Sinatra - Ultimate Sinatra: The Centennial Collection
A performer at the gala sings this song. The ambassador comments that he looks a bit like Frank Sinatra. The mayor responds that he's from Brisbane but he's better than the real thing.
Edmund Choi - The Dish (Music From The Motion Picture)
The US Ambassador has decided to visit The Dish at the worst possible moment. He wants to hear voices from Apollo 11 so Mitch and Al concoct a scheme involving walkie-talkies.
Edmund Choi - The Dish (Music From The Motion Picture)
Flight Control in Houston has noticed a lack of signal from Parkes and call to find out why. Cliff lies about the reason to buy them some time to find Apollo 11 again.
Blood, Sweat & Tears - Pop Classics of the 60's
Bob and May dance at home after the gala. This song is playing on a record player.
Edmund Choi - The Dish (Music From The Motion Picture)
NASA receives and reports status updates from Apollo 11 via the world's media.
The Moody Blues - Days of Future Passed (Expanded Edition)
The Ambassador has completed his visit at The Dish and is preparing to leave. Mitch moves the dish which dislodges a tennis ball from an earlier cricket match that's been forgotten about.
Edmund Choi - The Dish (Music From The Motion Picture)
A power outage leaves Parkes in the dark - including The Dish. Mitch is running maintenance checks and initially thinks someone is playing a prank, then realises with horror that it's no joke.
Thunderclap Newman - Easy Rider (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) [Deluxe Edition]
We hear audio from Apollo 11 and NASA - transition into Bob and May watching a TV report with the ambassador.
Edmund Choi - The Dish (Music From The Motion Picture)
The team attempt to recalculate the current position of Apollo 11 after Bob reminds Cliff of the contract wording.
Edmund Choi - The Dish (Music From The Motion Picture)
The team abandon their calculations and simply aim the telescope in the general direction of the moon. Minor adjustments manage to find Apollo 11 with a strong signal lock.
Edmund Choi - The Dish (Music From The Motion Picture)
Al points out that by scanning the general vicinity of the moon as a point of reference they should be able to find Apollo 11. Mitch asks if they can rub out the calculations on the blackboard.
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