The Air soundtrack includes music by Violent Femmes, Run-D.M.C. and Bruce Springsteen. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Ben Affleck’s 2023 Amazon movie. Check out Vague Visages’ Soundtracks of Cinema section for more music guides.

Air stars Matt Damon as Sonny Vaccaro, a Nike talent scout who searches for the ideal brand ambassador. Jason Bateman co-stars as Rob Strasser, a marketing executive who revolutionizes the industry. The storyline follows Sonny as he tries to sign Michael Jordan in 1984. A composer isn’t credited for the 112-minute Amazon film; music supervisor Andrea von Foerster (Yellowstone) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Air.

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Air Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2023 Amazon Movie

• “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits (00:01:00): The Air soundtrack song scores the opening credits sequence. A pop culture montage informs viewers about the 1984 setting. Sonny attends a high basketball game.
• “Blister in the Sun” by Violent Femmes (00:03:00): Sonny arrives in Las Vegas. The music continues during a cab scene. Sonny places NBA bets at a casino.
• “Atomic Dog” by George Clinton (00:13:00): Sonny finishes a conversation with Rob. He leaves for a meeting. Phil (Ben Affleck) stands in his office.
• “The Message” by Grandmaster Melle Mel (00:27:00): The Air soundtrack song plays during an interior scene. David signs paperwork and talks on the phone. David receives a call from Sonny.
• “My Adidas” by Run-D.M.C. (00:31:00): Sonny talks to Phil about Michael Jordan (Damian Delano Young). The track continues during a transition scene. Adidas executives discuss the company’s founder, Adolf “Adi” Dassler.
• “Rock the Casbah” by The Clash (00:31:00): Converse executives talk about the NBA. They target Michael Jordan. Sonny chats with Rob and Phil.
• “Legs” by ZZ Top (00:33:00): Sonny finishes a phone call with David. The Air soundtrack song sets in as he requests a ticket to Los Angeles. Sonny meets with George Raveling (Marlon Wayans).
• “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger (00:37:00): Sonny jokes around with George. The music continues during a transition scene. Sonny visits with Howard (Chris Tucker).
• “In a Big Country” by Big Country (00:40:00): Sonny travels through North Carolina. He talks to Rob about his trip. Sonny arrives at the Jordan family home.
• “Axel F” by Harold Faltermeyer (00:49:00): Sonny finishes a phone call with David. The Air soundtrack song continues as he meets with Phil. The track plays again at 01:42:00.
• “Ain’t Nobody” by Rufus and Chaka Khan (00:51:00): Sonny concludes a confrontational meeting with Phil. The track continues during a transition scene. Rob navigates an office.
• “Let It Whip” by The Dazz Band (00:53:00): Sonny exits an elevator. He meets with Peter Moore (Matthew Maher). Sonny request the greatest basketball shoe ever made.
• “All I Need Is Miracle” by Mike + The Mechanics (00:55:00): Sonny finishes a meeting with Peter. The Air soundtrack song continues as Michael Jordan exits a limousine. He arrives at Converse headquarters.
• “Can’t Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon (00:59:00): The music accompanies an exterior scene. Phil jogs down a street. Sonny talks to Rob about job security.
• “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project (01:05:00): Phil parks his vehicle. He arrives at Nike headquarters. Sonny sleeps on a couch.
• “Good Feeling” by Violent Femmes (01:08:00): Sonny and colleagues talk about Phil. The Air soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Sonny yawns and reads a player report.
• “Tempted” by Squeeze (01:10:00): Sonny finishes a conversion with Rob. An exterior scene begins. Sonny exits Nike headquarters.
• “I Can Dream About You” by Dan Hartman (01:16:00): The Jordans meet with Nike executives. Rob leads a pitch. Music plays during a video clip.
• “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper (01:22:00): The Air soundtrack song scores a travel sequence. Sonny drives his vehicle. He receives a phone call from Howard.
• “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen (01:43:00): The music scores an epilogue scene. Graphics provide updates for the main characters.
• “Be Like Mike” by Be Chi (01:46:00): The track plays during the end credits.

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The Air soundtrack also includes:

• “Shop Territory” from Firestarter by Tangerine Dream
• “Running Out of Time” by Tangerine Dream
• “Through the Dark-Run Across the Street” by Tangerine Dream
• “I Wanna Sign Him” by Paul Haslinger
• “The Girl” by Miami Nights 1984
• “Jerry’s Decision” from Three O’Clock High by Tangerine Dream
• “JP Brenner Emerges” from Raw Deal by Christopher Boardman
• “Axel Gets the News” by Harold Faltermeyer
• “Bonus Round” by Extreme Music
• “Computer Love” by Zapp
• “Love on a Real Train” from Risky Business by Tangerine Dream
• “Telescope” from Body Double by Pino Donaggio
• “Leave Atlantic City!” from Desperately Seeking Susan by Thomas Newman
• “Vote for Women” from Suffragette by Alexandre Desplat
• “Sitting Still Moving Still Staring Outlooking” by His Name Is Alive
• “Through the Hill” by Andy Partridge and Harold Budd
• “Breathing the Night Away” by Tangerine Dream
• “Watching” by Miami Nights 1984
• “Closing” by Mark Isham
• “Go to the Head of the Class” from Three O’Clock High by Tangerine Dream
• “Late Dinner-Warehouse” from Beverly Hills Cop by Harold Faltermeyer
• “Sneaker Anthem” by Paul Haslinger

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.