2010s

Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’

Silver Linings Playbook Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2012 Movie on Netflix

The Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack includes music by Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan. This info article contains spoilers and song detailsย for David O. Russell’s 2012 movie on Netflix. Check out Vague Visagesโ€™ Soundtracks of Cinemaย section for more music guides.

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Silver Linings Playbook stars Bradley Cooper as Pat, a divorced Philadelphia native with mental health issues. Jennifer Lawrence co-stars as Tiffany, a charismatic widow. The storyline follows the main protagonists as they fall in love while preparing for a dance competition. Composer Danny Elfman (Good Will Hunting) scored the 122-minute film; music supervisor Susan Jacobs (American Hustle) selected the featured needle-drops. Hereโ€™s every song in Silver Linings Playbook, an adaptation of Matthew Quick’s 2008 novel.

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Silver Linings Playbook Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2012 Movie

Silver Linings Playbook Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2012 Movie on Netflix

  • “My Cherie Amour” by Stevie Wonder (00:11:00): Pat arrives at the office of Cliff Patel (Anupam Kher). The Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. The track is featured again at 00:50:00.
  • “Always Alright” by Alabama Shakes (00:16:00): Pat leaves his home. He jogs during a transition sequence. The music plays again at 01:56:00.
  • “What Is and What Should Never Be” by Led Zeppelin (00:30:00): Tiffany slaps Pat. The music continues during a transition sequence. Pat looks for his wedding video.
  • “Buffalo” by Alt-J feat. Mountain Man (00:35:00): Pat inspects facial wounds. The Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack song continues as he pops a pill. Pat jogs and tells Tiffany about a “weight-lifting accident.”
  • “The Moon of Manakoora” by Les Paul & Mary Ford (00:41:00): Pat and Tiffany arrive at a diner. Music plays from the speaker system. Pat orders Raisin Bran.
  • “Girl from the North Country” by Bob Dylan with Johnny Cash (01:07:00): The music accompanies an interior scene. Pat rehearses with Tiffany. The track continues during a montage sequence.
  • “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” by Stevie Wonder (01:11:00): Pat rehearses with Tiffany. Danny (Chris Tucker) reacts to the performance The Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack song is featured again at 01:46:00.
  • “Silver Lining” by Jessie J (01:12:00): Danny meets with Pat and Tiffany during a rehearsal sequence. He announces an “idea.” The track kicks in during a transition scene as Danny dances with Tiffany.
  • “Hello Operator” by The White Stripes (01:22:00): An exterior sequence begins. Pat arrives at a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate party. Jake (Shea Whigham) defends his brother.
  • “Hey Big Brother” by Rare Earth (01:23:00): A tailgate sequence continues. The Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack song plays as Pat talks to Cliff. The characters discuss therapist-patient ethics.
  • “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Frank Sinatra (01:36:00): A holiday sequence begins. Pat Sr. (Robert De Niro) enjoys time with his family. Pat prepares for a dance performance with Tiffany.
  • “Sway” by Tribute Beat (01:43:00): Pat talks to Dolores (Jacki Weaver) about Tiffany’s whereabouts. The track continues during an interior scene. Pat finds Tiffany and tells her that “we’re in this.”
  • “Fell in Love with a Girl” by The White Stripes (01:46:00): The Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack song scores a dance sequence. Pat and Tiffany perform their second number. Danny bounces while watching from his seat.
  • “Maria” by The Dave Brubeck Quartet (01:47:00): A dance sequence continues. Pat and Tiffany perform to a slow number. Pat Sr. and Dolores react from their seats.
  • “Misty” by Johnny Mathis (01:49:00): Pat and Tiffany earn a 5.0 dancing score. The music continues during an interior scene. Tiffany watches Pat reunite with his ex-wife, Nikki (Brea Bee).

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The Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack also includes:

  • “Rain in My Eyes” by Joan Shaw
  • “Hard to Find” by William Kimball
  • “Unsquare Dance” by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
  • “Monster Mash” by CrabCorps
  • “Goodnight Moon” by Ambrosia Parsley and the Elegant Too
  • “Now I’m a Fool” by Eagles of Death Metal
  • “Willie Willie” by APM Music
  • “Street Cadence” by UCLA Bruin Marching Band
  • “Amore a Forza” by Frank Sinatra
  • “Popeye’s Clog” by Piero Piccioni
  • “Guarapiranga” by Evan Lurie
  • “Cesaroni’s Tango” by Andrea Guerra
  • “Devil Tango” by Evan Lurie

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