2020s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’

The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack - Every Song in the Apple TV+ Series

The Last Thing He Told Me soundtrackย includes music by Bruce Springsteen, Stephen Sondheim and Lord Huron. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Laura Dave and Josh Singer’sย Apple TV+ series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

The Last Thing He Told Me stars Jennifer Garner as Hannah Michaels, a San Francisco woman who investigates her husband’s disappearance. Angourie Rice co-stars as Bailey Michaels, aย teenager who learns the truth about her father’s background. The storyline follows the main players as they look for answers in Texas. Composers Danny Bensi (Ozark) and Saunder Jurriaans (Ozark)ย scored the Apple TV+ series; music supervisor Frankie Pine (Nashville) handled the featured needle-drops. Hereโ€™s every song in The Last Thing He Told Me, an adaptation of Laura Daveโ€™s 2021 novel.

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The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 1 โ€œProtect Herโ€

The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 1

  • The Ghost of Tom Joad” by Bruce Springsteen (00:12): The Last Thing He Told Me soundtrack song plays during a car sequence. Hannah leaves a voicemail for Owen. She prepares dinner at home.
  • “Anyone Can Whistle” by Stephen Sondheim, Angourie Rice (00:18):ย The tune is featured during a performance scene. Bailey rehearses a song. Hannah watches from the audience section.
  • “Long Lost” by Lord Huron (00:43):ย Hannah finishes aย conversation with Grady (Augusto Aguilera ). She tries to contact Owen. The track scores the episode’s end credits.

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The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 2 โ€œThe Day Afterโ€

The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 2

  • Symmetry” by SYML (00:38):ย The Last Thing He Told Me soundtrack song accompanies aย montage. Hannah and Bailey board an airplane. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 3 โ€œKeep Austin Weirdโ€

The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 3

  • “Come Fly with Me” by James Darren (00:03): The Last Thing He Told Me soundtrack song is featured during a movie theatre scene. Hannah brings popcorn to Bailey. Music plays from the big screen.
  • “Stonecatcher” by Marcus Mumford feat.ย Phoebe Bridgers (00:44):ย Hannah stares at Bailey.ย The track scores the episode’s end credits.

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The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 4 โ€œWitness to Your Lifeโ€

The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 4

  • “You Don’t Know Me” by Emmylou Harrisย (00:08):ย Hannah finishes a phone call with Grady.ย The Last Thing He Told Me soundtrack song continues during a flashback scene. Young Hannah gets upset after reading a letter from her mother.
  • “Prayer in Open D” by Emmylou Harris (00:30):ย A flashback sequence begins. Young Hannah travels with Young Jules. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Ruby Tuesday” by The Rolling Stones (00:37): The track scores the end credits.

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The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 5 โ€œThe Never Dryโ€

The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 5

  • “He’s Funny That Way” by Billie Holiday (00:13):ย Bailey talks to Bobby. The Last Thing He Told Me soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Hannah visits The Never Dry.
  • “REPRISE” by The Lumineersย (00:36):ย Grady talks to colleagues about Bailey. Hannah sits in the back seat section of his vehicle. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 6 โ€œWhen We Were Youngโ€

The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 6

  • “No Surprises” by Radiohead (00:01): The Last Thing He Told Me soundtrack song plays during a flashback sequence. Owen’s girlfriend drives a vehicle in Austin, Texas. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “History Will Teach Us Nothing” by Sting (00:03): A car scene begins. Owen talks to his girlfriend. The characters discuss an LSAT test.
  • “It’s a Blackout” by Hamilton Leithauser & Rostam (00:36): Hannah flees from authorities. She looks for an infamous mobster. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 7 โ€œSanctuaryโ€

The Last Thing He Told Me Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 7

  • “I Know You Know Me” by Caroline Spence & Matt Berninger (00:34):ย Hannah holds hands with Bailey during a flight. She briefly crosses paths with Owen five years later. The Last Thing He Told Me soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visagesโ€™ founding editor.