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Beth Andersen (born 1954) is an American singer[1] and voice actress from Lexington, Kentucky.

Andersen's first notable release was the song "Dance Dance Dance" which appeared in the 1983 film Scarface as well as on its soundtrack. "Dance Dance Dance" became iconic in the following years due to its use in the scene where Octavio the Clown is gunned down. The song also appeared on the US 7" version of Debbie Harry's single "Rush Rush", another song from the Scarface soundtrack. "Dance Dance Dance" was also featured in the 2006 video game Scarface: The World Is Yours.[2]

Andersen performed background vocals for Limahl's No. 1 (in Norway, Spain and Sweden) hit "The NeverEnding Story", the theme song for the 1984 eponymous film, though she was not credited as a featured artist. Her lyrics were recorded in America separately from Limahl's[3] and accordingly she did not appear in the music video. One of Limahl's back-up singers, Mandy Newton, lip-synched Andersen's lyrics for the music video. Limahl and Andersen only performed the song together on a few occasions, including on the TV series Solid Gold and American Bandstand.[1]

Andersen also performed the songs "Just Imagine (Way Beyond Fear)" for the 1984 film Thief of Hearts and "Angel Baby" for the 1989 film She's Out of Control. She has also worked as a voice actress. She has voiced characters in the animated feature films The Brave Little Toaster, The Swan Princess, Daisy-Head Mayzie, Babes in Toyland, An All Dogs Christmas Carol and the Disney's 1999 animated feature film Tarzan.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1984 The NeverEnding Story The 2nd Balladeer Voice
Uncredited
Limahl: The NeverEnding Story Music video
Voice
Limahl: The NeverEnding Story (Version 2) Herself Music video
1987 The Brave Little Toaster Chorus Voice
1989 Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland Singer Voice
Uncredited
1994 The Swan Princess Chorus Voice
Credited as Beth Andersen
1995 Daisy-Head Mayzie Background Singer
1998 An All Dogs Christmas Carol Martha
Additional voices 		Direct-to-video
Voice
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue Chorus Direct-to-video
Voice
Uncredited
1999 Tarzan Additional voices Voice
2000 The Best of Dr. Seuss Background Singer Direct-to-video
Voice

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1991 Back to the Future N/a 1 episode
Voice
Credited as Beth Andersen

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Beth Andersen (born 1954) is an American singer and voice actress from . A veteran of the recording studio scene, Andersen has performed across genres including pop, rock, country, and choral music, with her voice appearing in numerous records, films, commercials, and television shows. She gained early recognition for her lead vocal on "Dance Dance Dance," featured on the 1983 soundtrack for the film Scarface and written by . Additionally, she provided background vocals for the title track "The NeverEnding Story" by on the 1984 film soundtrack of the same name. In her voice acting career, Andersen contributed to several animated features, including chorus vocals in The Brave Little Toaster (1987), chorus vocals in The Swan Princess (1994), and additional voices in Disney's Tarzan (1999). She has also collaborated with notable artists such as Dwight Yoakam and Danny Elfman on various projects. Andersen released her own material, including the 1985 single A Number 1 and the pop-jazz project Stella Nova's Nothing Scares Me with John Adair. Her real name is Beth Marie Andersen Bodine, and she is sometimes credited as Beth Anderson.

Early life

Upbringing in Kentucky

Beth Andersen was born in 1954 in , USA. She grew up in Lexington in the , though specific details about her family background and early life remain limited in .

Initial steps in music

After developing an early interest in music during her upbringing in , Beth Andersen moved to , where she became a veteran of the scene. In the music scene, Andersen established herself as a session singer, providing backing vocals for a range of pop and rock projects. Her versatility made her a sought-after collaborator among producers, contributing to recordings across genres while honing her skills in the competitive studio environment.

Musical career

1980s breakthrough

Beth Andersen's breakthrough in the began with session work in , where she established herself as a versatile vocalist in the studio scene. Her debut single, "Dance Dance Dance," released in 1983 and produced by , appeared on the soundtrack for the film Scarface, marking her entry into major film music contributions. The track was later featured as the B-side to Debbie Harry's "Rush Rush" single from the same soundtrack and reappeared in the 2006 video game Scarface: The World Is Yours. In 1984, Andersen provided background vocals for Limahl's "The NeverEnding Story," the theme song for the film of the same name, which became a major international hit, reaching No. 1 in Norway, Spain, and Sweden. The song's success included live performances on popular U.S. television programs such as Solid Gold and American Bandstand, boosting Andersen's visibility despite her uncredited role in the music video. That same year, she collaborated with Joe "Bean" Esposito on "Just Imagine (Way Beyond Fear)," a duet included on the Thief of Hearts soundtrack, showcasing her ability to blend pop and thematic film scoring. In 1985, Andersen released her debut solo album A Number 1 on . Andersen closed the decade with "Angel Baby," performed for the 1989 comedy , further solidifying her niche in work during a period of rising demand for and vocal-driven movie music. These contributions highlighted her and adaptability, paving the way for sustained opportunities in the industry.

Later work and collaborations

Following her breakthrough in 1980s film soundtracks, Beth Andersen solidified her position as a studio veteran, leveraging that foundation to pursue diverse session work across pop, rock, country, and choral genres in records, movies, commercials, and television. Andersen's session singing encompassed backing vocals on numerous projects, reflecting her versatility in the competitive LA music scene where she contributed to both mainstream releases and high-profile media productions. A notable example is her collaboration with country artist , providing background and harmony vocals on albums such as This Time (1993) and A Long Way Home (1998), as well as tracks like "" where she was featured. She also extended her choral expertise through partnerships with composer , singing in the choir for film scores including (2007) and (2011), blending her with orchestral elements in cinematic contexts. In 2003, Andersen released her original pop-jazz album Nothing Scares Me under the duo name Stella Nova with collaborator John Adair, featuring compositions that showcased her songwriting and vocal style; the record remains available on platforms like .

Voice acting career

Animated films

Beth Andersen began incorporating her vocal talents into during the , leveraging her musical background to contribute to animated features as a singer and ensemble performer. Her early voice work appeared in the 1987 animated film , where she provided chorus vocals and performed as part of the ensemble in songs such as "Worthless," supporting the story's anthropomorphic appliances on their journey home. In 1994, Andersen lent her voice to , contributing chorus performances that enhanced the musical sequences in the adaptation about a princess transformed into a swan. She continued with supporting vocal ensemble work in the 1995 adaptation , serving as a background singer to bolster the whimsical narrative of a girl dealing with sudden fame from a flower on her head. Andersen's involvement in animated musicals extended to Babes in Toyland (1997), where she performed additional singing voices in the cast, adding to the film's lively ensemble of toy characters in a holiday-themed adventure.

Live-action and other projects

In addition to her animated voice work, Beth Andersen contributed vocals to the theme song for the live-action fantasy film (1984), providing background for Limahl's hit single that topped charts in several countries. Andersen served in the music department for several major live-action productions, delivering vocal elements that enhanced their scores. For X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), she performed as a singer, contributing to John Powell's epic soundtrack amid the film's superhero action sequences. Her involvement extended to science fiction blockbusters later in her career. In Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Andersen provided singing vocals for Michael Giacchino's orchestral score, supporting the film's tense narrative of rebellion and sacrifice. Similarly, she contributed vocal performances in the music department for War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), adding to Michael Giacchino's haunting compositions that underscored the sequel's themes of conflict and survival. Beyond films, Andersen appeared in a one-episode voice role in Back to the Future: The Animated Series (1991), lending her voice to the episode "Dickens of a Christmas," which blended time-travel adventure with holiday elements. As a seasoned session vocalist, Andersen has provided background vocals for numerous live-action television shows and commercials, drawing on her versatile range to support diverse productions in studios. Her experience across media has informed her adaptability in non-animated projects, where she often collaborates with composers on choral and additional vocal tracks.

References

  1. https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/beth_andersen
  2. https://musicbrainz.org/artist/95a825e7-c4c2-462e-8bc5-b4a332c271a0
  3. http://bethandersen.com/bio.html
  4. https://www.discogs.com/release/5433002-Various-Scarface-Music-From-The-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack
  5. https://music.apple.com/us/song/the-neverending-story/691264357
  6. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0026406/
  7. https://www.discogs.com/artist/501175-Beth-Andersen
  8. https://www.last.fm/music/Beth+Andersen/+wiki
  9. https://www.discogs.com/master/102553-Debbie-Harry-Rush-Rush
  10. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451192/soundtrack/
  11. https://www.tv80s.com/limahl/never-ending-story/
  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o5Q_fkC5RY
  13. https://music.apple.com/in/song/just-imagine-way-beyond-fear/1392846443
  14. https://www.discogs.com/release/4636732-Beth-Andersen-A-Number-1
  15. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098308/soundtrack/
  16. https://www.discogs.com/master/279416-Dwight-Yoakam-This-Time
  17. https://www.discogs.com/release/15716743-Dwight-Yoakam-A-Long-Way-Home
  18. https://www.discogs.com/release/9611173-Danny-Elfman-Various-Meet-The-Robinsons
  19. https://www.discogs.com/master/7340602-Danny-Elfman-Real-Steel-Original-Motion-Picture-Score
  20. https://open.spotify.com/album/2UGCGysTmR2eX8LW1f8jhM
  21. https://genius.com/Beth-anderson-janis-liebhart-and-darryl-phinnessee-worthless-lyrics
  22. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111333/fullcredits/
  23. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111933/fullcredits/
  24. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168473/soundtrack/
  25. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0376994/fullcredits
  26. https://www.metacritic.com/movie/x-men-the-last-stand/credits/
  27. https://www.metacritic.com/movie/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story/credits/
  28. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101042/fullcredits
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