The soundtrack received mostly positive reviews from critics who praised Mauboy 's vocals on the tracks . Cameron Adams of News.com.au was pleased to hear Mauboy sing " old-school soul and R&B " and the songs " Land of a Thousand Dances " , " I Ca n't Help Myself Sugar Pie Honey Bunch " and " I Heard It Through the Grapevine " showcased her " pure voice " . Warwick McFadyen of '' The Age '' called the soundtrack a " gem " and noted that " Land of a Thousand Dances " , " I Ca n't Help Myself ( Sugar Pie Honey Bunch ) " , " I Heard It Through the Grapevine " and " What a Man " , " set the standard , both in selection and execution , for the soundtrack " . He also praised Mauboy 's singing , and commented that the vocals of Jade MacRae , Lou Bennett and Juanita Tippens on some of the tracks added " more vocal lustre " . Lynne McDonnell of TheMusic.com.au described the Yorta Yorta language song " Ngarra Burra Ferra " as " one of the many musical pillars in the album that draw you in " . She ended her review , saying : " If there ’s anything keeping this soundtrack from dominating other chart releases it is the sheer length , but the balance of modern and old makes for a great listen and a more than decent driving album . " '' The Sapphires – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack '' was nominated for Best Original Soundtrack , Cast or Show Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2012
ARIA Music Awards of 2012
ARIA Music Awards of 2012
The Sapphires: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack