Pulp Fiction Soundtrack: A list of all songs on and off the soundtrack
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The Music of Pulp Fiction
The choice of music for Pulp Fiction varies from well-known hits of the 70's, to the relatively obscure classics, to completely unheard of gems from many diverse decades and genres.
Below I've compiled a complete list of all music featured on and off of the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. In order to help everyone better pinpoint what song is what and where it's from in the film, I've also added descriptions as to where each song is featured in the film.
Table of Contents
- Pulp Fiction Soundtrack
- "Misirlou"
- "Jungle Boogie"
- "Strawberry Letter #23"
- "Let's Stay Together"
- "Bustin' Surfboards"
- "Bullwinkle Part II"
- "Son Of A Preacher Man"
- "Waitin' In School"
- "Lonesome Town"
- "Ace Of Spades"
- "Rumble"
- "Since I First Met You"
- "Teenagers In Love"
- "Flowers On The Wall"
- "If Love Is A Red Dress"
- "Out Of Limits"
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Pulp Fiction Soundtrack
"Misirlou"
Written by- Fred Wise, Milton Leeds, S.K. Russell, and Nicholas Roubanis/Performed by- Dick Dale & His Del-Tones
Featured During:
This is the one that everyone associates with "Pulp Fiction" (and usually the one everyone refers to as "that pulp fiction song"). Actually it's called "Misirlou" though and it appears at the first diner scene during the opening credits.
"Jungle Boogie"
Written and Performed by- Kool & the Gang - Gene Redd
Featured During:
"Jungle Boogie" begins playing near the end of the opening credits, directly after "Misirlou", and continues playing from the car stereo during Vincent and Jules classic Amsterdam conversation.
"Strawberry Letter #23"
Written by- Shuggie Otis/Performed by- Brothers Johnson
Featured During:
"Strawberry Letter #23" can be heard at the beginning of the film from the inside of an apartment that Vincent and Jules pass on their way through the hall to Brett's apartment. It occurs during the famous foot massage dialogue.
"Let's Stay Together"
Written by- Written by Al Green, Al Jackson Jr., Willie Mitchell/Performed by- Al Green
Featured During:
"Let's Stay Together" plays at the bar during the first conversation between Butch and Marsellus, when Marsellus is telling Butch to throw the fight.
"Bustin' Surfboards"
Written by- Gerald Sanders, Jesse Sanders, Norman Sanders, and Leonard Delaney/Performed by- The Tornadoes
Featured During:
"Bustin' Surfboards" is the music playing when the screen fades to "the one with all the holes in her face" talking about all of her piercings. It continues to play while Vincent is making his transaction with Lance.
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"Bullwinkle Part II"
Written by- Dennis Rose and Ernest Furrow/Performed by- The Centurians
Featured During:
"Bullwinkle Part II" plays while Vincent is shown injecting himself with heroin during his drive to pick up Mia.
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"Son Of A Preacher Man"
Written by- John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins/Performed by- Dusty Springfield
Featured During:
"Son Of A Preacher Man" plays over the stereo the first time Vincent arrives at Mias house, during their first meeting.
"Waitin' In School"
Written by- Johnny Burnette and Dorsey Burnette/Performed by- Gary Shorelle
Featured During:
Plays in the background at Jack Rabbit Slims.
"Lonesome Town"
Written by- Baker Knight/Performed by- Rickey Nelson
Featured During:
"Lonesome Town" plays in the background as soon as Mia and Vincent sit down to order at Jack Rabbit Slims.
"Ace Of Spades"
Written by- Link Wray and M. Cooper/Performed by- Link Wray
Featured During:
"Ace Of Spades" plays in the background at Jack Rabbit Slims.
"Rumble"
Written by- Link Wray and M. Cooper/Performed by- Link Wray and His Ray Men
Featured During:
"Rumble" plays during the uncomfortable silence dialogue when Vincent and Mia are waiting for their dinner at Jack Rabbit Slims.
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"Since I First Met You"
Written by- H.B. Barnum/Performed by- The Robins
Featured During:
When Mia gets back from "powdering" her nose "Since I First Met You" can be heard playing in the background.
"Teenagers In Love"
Written by- William Rosnauer/Performed by- Woody Thorne
Featured During:
"Teenagers In Love" plays in the background at Jack Rabbit Slims.
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"Flowers On The Wall"
Written by- Lew DeWitt/Performed by- The Statler Brothers
Featured During:
"Flowers On The Wall" plays from Butch's car radio while he's on his way back from killing Vincent and getting his watch back. Butch is singing along with it right before he "runs into" Marsellus Wallace.
"If Love Is A Red Dress"
Written by- Maria McKee/Performed by- Maria McKee
Featured During:
This is the song playing in the background at Maynards pawn shop when Butch runs in and attacks Marsellus, who is chasing behind him.
"Out Of Limits"
Written by- Michael Z. Gordon/Performed by- The Marketts
Featured During:
"Out Of Limits" plays for a short bit as butch and Fabienne leave town on Zeds Chopper, directly before "The Bonnie Situation".
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HughSmulders
May 24, 2012 @ 11:29 am | delete
- You've done great job here. Cool lens
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Decanus
Apr 26, 2012 @ 10:28 am | delete
- one of my favorite films, and on of the great soundtracks. Great lens!
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Mike_W
Apr 24, 2012 @ 7:31 pm | delete
- One of my favourite albums!
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YellowHammer
Apr 14, 2012 @ 11:20 am | delete
- Pulp Fiction was a fantastic movie. I'm always amazed how good music in a movie can make a movie great.
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- great movie, soundtrack , classic...Blessed
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