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American Beauty Soundtrack [1999]

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Dead Already - Thomas Newman

Dead Already

Thomas Newman

1

First song as Lester narrates.


Bali Ha'i - Peggy Lee

Bali Ha'i

Peggy Lee

6

Played while they are eating dinner. Described as elevator 'music'.


On Broadway

Paul Lavendar

15

Song that the schoolgirls dance to in the gym.


Use Me - Bill Withers

20

Playing in the car with Angela and Jane.


Open the Door - Betty Carter

Open the Door

Betty Carter

22

Lester is going through Jane's phonebook. He calls Angela.


We Havn't Turned Around - Gomez

We Havn't Turned Around

Gomez

37

Song playing in Jane's room as Angela talks about liking her dad.


All Along the Watchtower - Bob Dylan

All Along the Watchtower

Bob Dylan

50

Song as Lester works out in the garage.


American Woman - The Guess Who

American Woman

The Guess Who

56

Lester is driving to Mr. Smileys. He is smoking a joint.


American Beauty - Thomas Newman

American Beauty

Thomas Newman

62

Ricky and Jane watch the most beautiful thing ever filmed.


Call Me Irresponsible (Where Love Has Gone) - Bobby Darin

Call Me Irresponsible (Where Love Has Gone)

Bobby Darin

65

Lester and Carol are fighting at dinner after Lester reveals he quit his job.


Don't Rain On My Parade - Bobby Darin

Don't Rain On My Parade

Bobby Darin

73

Carolyn is at the shooting range, then drives home while singing this song.


The Seeker - The Who

The Seeker

The Who

83

Lester goes running and then makes a shake.


All Right Now - Free

All Right Now

Free

86

Song when Carolyn is in the car and finds out that Lester now works at Mr. Smileys.


Don't Let It Bring You Down - Annie Lennox

Don't Let It Bring You Down

Annie Lennox

102

Angela plays this song on the radio, Lester tells her she is the most beautiful girl he's ever seen as he undresses her.


Because - Elliott Smith

116

Song during end credits.


Tenderfoot

Zen Dadio

123

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Cancer for the Cure - Eels

Cancer for the Cure

Eels

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As Long As I'm Singing - Bobby Darin

As Long As I'm Singing

Bobby Darin

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Lester finds out that Carolyn cheats on him with Buddy Kane as they drive to the drive-thru of "Mr. Smiley's"


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GUEST

3 years ago

What is the name of the song when angela and lester kiss

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blessingfiftyone

6 years ago

The song "Tenderfoot" by zen dadio is in the scene where Lester meets Ricky.

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GUEST

6 years ago

What is the name of the music that's playing when lester gets shot in american beauty

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tomm098

6 years ago

It could also be "Blood Red" by Thomas Newman. Track #17 in the score soundtrack?

GUEST

6 years ago

Baba O'Riley by The Who

GUEST

6 years ago

I was afraid of that bc I really like it. Thank u for the answer

theredraj

6 years ago

Just saw the movie, and no song per se was playing, just a few notes of the background instrumental.

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