2020s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘The Crowded Room’

The Crowded Room Soundtrack - Every Song in the Apple TV+ Series

The Crowded Room soundtrack includes music by The Velvet Underground, Dusty Springfield and Gregg Allman. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Akiva Goldsman and Todd Graff’s Apple TV+ series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

The Crowded Room stars Tom Holland as Danny Sullivan, a New York resident who finds trouble in 1979 Manhattan. Amanda Seyfried co-stars as Rya, a professor who interviews the protagonist about various crimes. The storyline follows Danny as he reaches a startling epiphany about his life. Composer Trevor Gureckis (Servant) scored the Apple TV+ series; music supervisor Susan Jacobs (Servant) picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in The Crowded Room, an adaptation of Daniel Keyes’ 1981 book The Minds of Billy Milligan.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Exodus”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • I’d Love You to Want Me” by Lobo (00:19): The Crowded Room soundtrack song is featured during a flashback sequence. Danny knocks on a door with Jonny (Levon Hawke). The characters arrive at a backyard party and talk to Mike (Sam Vartholomeos).
  • “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers (00:21): An outdoors party sequence continues. Danny observes Isabel (Emma Laird). He lays on the grass and smiles.
  • “Godzilla” by Blue Öyster Cult (00:34): Danny uses an ATM card owned by his step-father, Marlin (Will Chase). He grins upon extracting money. Danny celebrates with Jonny and Mike during a car sequence.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Sanctuary”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • “Every Kinda People” by Robert Palmer (00:14): The Crowded Room soundtrack song plays during an interior scene. Ariana (Sasha Lane) listens to music. She cries and scratches her leg.
  • “Rock Forever” by Judas Priest (00:20): Danny talks to Jonny about buying marijuana. The track continues during a transition sequence. Ariana interrupts a smoke session.
  • “Oh! Sweet Nuthin'” by The Velvet Underground (00:22): A party sequence continues. Danny smokes a joint. He stares through a window at Isabel.
  • “Paradise by the Light” by Meat Loaf & Ellen Foley (00:24): Isabel hangs out with Danny. She sings along toThe Crowded Room soundtrack song. Danny watches her dance.
  • “Spooky” by Dusty Springfield (00:30): Danny enjoys some outdoors time. He talks to Ariana as the music sets in. The characters visit a restaurant.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:33): The track plays during an interior scene. Ariana applies makeup to her face. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Disorder” by Joy Division (00:34): Ariana arrives at a night club.The Crowded Room soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Ariana talks to Grace (Evelyn Giovine).
  • “Spank” by Jimmy “Bo” Horne (00:36): A bar scene continues. Ariana buys a bartender a drink on Grace’s tab.  Ariana grooves on the dance floor.
  • “From Here to Eternity” by Giorgio Moroder (00:39): Ariana dances with Angelo (Stephen Barrington). Music plays during a club scene. Ariana and Angelo have sex.
  • “Welcome to My Nightmare” by Alice Cooper (00:40): A club scene continues. Ariana kisses Grace. Angelo gets upset.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Murder”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • Nights on Broadway” by Bee Gees (00:01): The Crowded Room soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Various individuals navigate Times Square. Rya talks about visiting Danny’s former boarding house.
  • “Multi-Colored Lady” by Gregg Allman (00:29): Isabel hangs out with Danny. She talks about his drawings. Isabel and Danny kiss.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “London”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • “Guns on the Roof” by The Clash (00:16): The Crowded Room soundtrack song accompanies a flashback sequence. Danny wakes up in his bedroom. He rushes to meet Jack (Jason Isaacs).
  • “Mother Sky” by Can (00:26): Charlie gets escorted out of a building. He looks around for Jack. The music continues as Charlie navigates London.
  • “Kiss You All Over” by Exile (00:36): Rya draws at home. She arrives at work and meets with Jack. The track scores the episode’s final moments.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Savior”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • “Time” by Nancy Sinatra (00:11): The Crowded Room soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Candy takes off her clothes as Young Danny (Zachary Golinger) watches. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Don’t Leave Me” by Harry Nilsson (00:14): Danny talks to Rya about his mother. The track continues during a transition scene. Candy travels with Young Danny.
  • “Let It Be” by The Beatles (00:15): Young Danny hangs out at a bar. Music plays from the speaker system. Young Danny chooses a jukebox song.
  • “Picture of Matchstick Men” by Status Quo (00:16): A bar scene continues. The Crowded Room soundtrack song plays as Young Danny works on a coloring book. Candy serves a customer.
  • “It’s Such a Pretty World Today” by Wynn Stewart (00:24): Marlin finishes a conversation. He travels during a transition scene. Music plays from Marlin’s vehicle.
  • “Time to Get Alone” by The Beach Boys (00:27): Danny talks to Rya. He recalls a memory from the past. Candy wears sunglasses and bonds with Marlin during a bar scene.
  • “Joy to the World” by Three Dog Night (00:28): The Crowded Room soundtrack song accompanies a flashback sequence. Candy and Young Danny hang out with Marlin. The track continues during a travel scene.
  • “Walk Away Renee” by The Left Banke (00:36): Marlin starts his vehicle. Music plays from the speaker system. Marlin talks to Young Danny about proposing to Candy.
  • “Games People Play” by Joe South (00:38): A car scene continues. Marlin makes a pact with Young Danny. He stops his vehicle.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Rya”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • “Let It Be” by The Beatles (00:53): Rya interviews Danny. The Crowded Room soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Rya cries in her vehicle.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “The Crowded Room”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • “Time” by Pink Floyd (00:02): The Crowded Room soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Various people look to the sky. The track plays again at 00:18 and 00:43.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “Reunion”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8

  • “Night Moves” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (00:02): The Crowded Room soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. A man parks a vehicle. He enters a bar and orders a vodka tonic.
  • “Disorder” by Joy Division (00:17): A flashback sequence begins. Ariana enters a club. Danny (as Ariana) talks to Grace (Evelyn Giovine).
  • “Rock Forever” by Judas Priest (00:38): The music plays during an interior scene. Danny recalls various personalities. He smokes a joint during a flashback scene.
  • “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston (00:38): A flashback sequence continues. Danny dances as Jonny. Music plays from a speaker system.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “Family”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9

  • “Thank You for Sending Me an Angel” by Talking Heads (00:06): Danny navigates Rikers Island. The Crowded Room soundtrack song plays as he changes his clothes. Danny boards a bus.
  • “I Remember” by Molly Drake (00:50): The track accompanies an interior scene. Candy sets a table. Music plays from a speaker system.

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The Crowded Room Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “Judgment”

The Crowded Room Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10

  • “Song” by Artist (00:43): Rya looks up towards a window. Danny smiles at her. The Crowded Room soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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