The Ransom Canyon soundtrack includes songs by Charley Crockett, Mazzy Star and The Smashing Pumpkins. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for April Blair’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.
Ransom Canyon stars Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland, a ranch owner in Texas Hill Country. Minka Kelly co-stars as Quinn O’Grady, an accomplished pianist and the owner of Gracie’s Dance Hall. The storyline follows the main protagonists as they work through personal and professional issues. Composer Jeff Cardoni (Young Sheldon) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Madonna Wade-Reed (All American) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Ransom Canyon, an adaptation of Jodi Thomas’ novel series.
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- “I Got You” by Brophy feat. Josh Johnson (00:00): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Staten rides a horse on his ranch. He takes a shower right before the title graphic appears.
- “Greatest of All Time” by Gavin DeGraw (00:01): An outdoors BBQ sequence begins. The Ransom Canyon music plays from a speaker system. Staten and Quinn gaze at each other.
- “ESPRESSO” by Ryan Oakes (00:12): Lucas (Garrett Wareing) and Jack (Jaren K. Robledo) arrive at a house party. Music plays from a speaker system. Lucas stares at Lauren (Lizzy Greene).
- “Color You In” by Yam Haus (00:18): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song scores an exterior sequence. Quinn exits her home. She observes Staten while drinking a cup of coffee.
- “Blondie” by Modern Aquatic (00:20): Kit (Casey W. Johnson) gives Lucas a ride in his vehicle. Music plays from a speaker system. Lucas looks at Lauren during a school hallway sequence.
- “TBA” by TBA (00:34): An outdoors party sequence begins. The Ransom Canyon music plays from a speaker system. Lucas talks to Reid (Andrew Liner).
- “Hold Me Steady” by Valerie Broussard & Ronen (00:43): Quinn opens up to Staten. She talks about her pain and grief. Quinn inquires about Staten’s romantic motivations.
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- “TBA” by TBA (00:12): Staten visits Gracie’s Dance Hall. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Staten orders a drink.
- “Only Wanna Be with You” by Hootie & the Blowfish (00:12): A Gracie’s Dance Hall sequence continues. Music plays from the juke box. Staten drunkenly sings along to the track.
- “Keep on Keeping On” by Timothy Whitehead (00:23): Staten talks to Quinn at a social event. A transition sequence begins. Yancy (Jack Schumacher) arrives at the social event.
- “who are you” by mehro (00:29): Samuel (Brett Cullen) finishes a speech. The Ransom Canyon music sets in as Lucas talks to Lauren. The characters discuss their relationship and future.
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- “Texas Sun” by Khruangbin & Leon Bridges (00:00): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song accompanies the opening flashback sequence. Yancy navigates a prison yard. He talks to an inmate named Freddie (Kenneth Miller) about an upcoming fight.
- “Devil Within” by Wayne Murray & Andrew Britton (00:12): Freddie and Vern (Travis Hammer) navigate a store. The music continues as they exit the building. Yancy tails Freddie and Vern.
- “Feels Good” by O.N.E. The Duo (00:16): Quinn hangs out with her sister, Angie (Lauren Glazier). The siblings ride horses together. Quinn wears a light brown cowgirl hat.
- “Second One to Know” by Chris Stapleton (00:21): Staten chats with his father, Samuel. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Quinn and Ellie Marianly Tejada) celebrate Gracie Dance Hall’s grand re-opening.
- “Wildfire” by Savvy & Mandy (00:23): A Gracie’s Dance Hall sequence continues. Quinn sighs and looks around the room. Music plays from the speaker system.
- “Spade” by Charley Crockett (00:31): Quinn talks to patrons at Gracie’s Dance Hall. She introduces a performer. Charley Crockett sings for the Gracie’s Dance Hall crowd.
- “I Need Your Love” by Charley Crockett (00:32): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song is featured during a Gracie’s Dance Hall sequence. Charley Crockett performs another tune. Staten and Quinn dance together.
- “TBA” by TBA (00:41): Lauren finishes a conversation with Lucas. She sobs in her vehicle. Lucas tracks down Lauren and kisses her.
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- “Orange” by Delilah Montagu (00:06): Lauren hangs out with Lucas during an outdoors sequence. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song continues as the characters kiss. Lucas whispers, “You’re so beautiful.”
- “Fox Hunt” by Sierra Ferrell (00:11): An exterior sequence begins. Staten and his crew ride horses. The music fades during a wide landscape shot.
- “We Made It” by Cedric Burnside (00:11): Davis chats with Adam (Matt Medrano) on the phone during an interior scene. Music plays from a speaker system. Davis worries about losing an offer for his ranch.
- “Devil In My Hear” by The Red Clay Strays (00:38): A Gracie’s Dance Hall sequence begins. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Yancy confronts Freddie and Vern about stealing cattle.
- “Cold Revenge” by Wayne Murray & Andrew Britton feat. Ty Taylor (00:41): Dan (Philip Winchester) looks at surveillance footage. He spots Reid exiting a white truck. The Ransom Canyon music scores the episode’s final moments.
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- “All the Ways” by The Secret Sisters & Ray LaMontagne (00:00): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Quinn and Davis chat by a fire and kiss. The music fades as the title graphic appears.
- “Bleach Blonde Bottle Blues” by Larkin Poe (00:02): An exterior sequence begins. Paula Jo (Meta Golding) drives a grey vehicle. She inadvertently surprises Quinn in Davis’ shower.
- “I’m Back” by Sherilyn (00:13): Yancy wakes up and works out. He wears a blue tank top. Yance prepares for a rodeo competition.
- “Living’ Like a Rock Star” by Kevin Shaffer Schuhmacher (00:15): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song scores a rodeo sequence. A saddle bronc competition begins. Yancy wears a black cowboy hat.
- “Keep Burning (Epic Remix)” by Grand Am (00:17): Yancy rides a horse. The music continues during a rodeo sequence. Cap (James Brolin) says, “Feet. Use your feet, kid.”
- “Always Been You” by Katie Hargrove & Harry Baymiller (00:18): Ellie chats with Yancy. She puts on his cowboy hat. Ellie and Yancy kiss.
- “Coming on Strong” by Mississippi Twilight (00:25): A rodeo sequence continues. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Yancy finishes a saddle bronc competition.
- “Home” by Aron Wright (00:27): A rodeo sequence continues. Staten opens up to Quinn about the past. He says, “I just disappeared. And I pushed you away.”
- “Show Me What You Got” by Beacon Light & Club Danger (00:31): A rodeo sequence continues. Yancy rides a bull named Thor. Freddie says, “Let go, you son of a bitch.
- “With Fire” by Katie Sevigny (00:34): Yancy finishes a conversation with Cap. Staten hooks up with Paula Jo. The Ransom Canyon music scores the episode’s final moments.
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- “Who’s Gonna Save You Now” by Drg (00:00): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song accompanies the opening flashback sequence. Staten’s son, Randall (Hubert Smielecki), dies in a car accident. An unidentified figure (revealed to be Reid) flees the scene.
- “Queen of Spades” by Lew Apollo (00:19): Ellie navigates a bunk house. She inspects a brown bag. Yancy washes his face during an exterior sequence.
- “Good Times” by Jung Youth feat. ready ready wait (00:34): Quinn finishes a conversation with Paula Jo. A transition sequence begins. Lucas and Lauren party with friends by a lake.
- “Teardrop” by José González (00:36): Ellie finishes a conversation with Kai (Justin Johnson Cortez). She cancels dinner plans with Yancy. The Ransom Canyon music scores the episode’s final moments.
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- “Tonight, Tonight” by The Smashing Pumpkins (00:34): Staten chats with Quinn during an interior scene. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song plays from a radio. Staten and Quinn think about a prom dance from the past.
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- “Lost for the Weekend” by Black Water Gospel (00:02): An exterior montage begins. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song continues as the title graphic appears. Quinn exits her vehicle wearing a blue outfit.
- “Love Is Blind” by Adam Wakefield (00:06): Staten visits Gracie’s Dance Hall. He chats with Quinn about their relationship after a hook-up. The Ransom Canyon music picks up at 00:07.
- “Hard Times” by Brother Thunder (00:11): Kit sits down in a jail cell. The track continues during a transition sequence. Quinn chats with Davis at Gracie’s Dance Hall.
- “Gonna Find a Way” by Wayne Murray & Andrew Britton (00:16): Lauren wakes up in her bedroom. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song kicks in as she gets dressed. Lauren leaves her home with a bag.
- “Life of the Party” by Joe Uzzo & Kendel Lester (00:19): Lauren and Ashley (Jennifer Ens) prepare for a cheerleading audition. They observe University of Texas dancers. Ashley says, “Damn.”
- “West of Lonesome” by Charles Wesley Godwin (00:20): An exterior sequence begins. Davis rides a horse. He chats with Yancy about their secret plan involving Cap.
- “Wild One” by Anna Schulze (00:30): Yancy parks a truck. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song continues as he kisses Ellie. The characters hook up during an interior scene.
- “Stay” by Cat Power (00:40): Davis hooks up with Paula Jo. Quinn arrives at the home of an unidentified person (later revealed to be Staten). The track scores the episode’s final moments.
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- “Lean In” by Patrick Martin (00:00): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Quinn and Staten have sex. They chat during a breakfast sequence.
- “Thinking About You” by Beck (00:23): Quinn talks with Davis. The Ransom Canyon music continues during a transition sequence. Yancy tries to catch a ride.
- “Preludes, Op. 28: No. 19 in E-Flat Major, Vivace” by Jan Simon (00:30): Lucas kisses Lauren. The music continues during a transition sequence. Quinn reunites with Katherine (Kate Burton).
- “Crawl Back In” by Half Moon Run (00:35): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song accompanies an exterior scene. Cap rides a horse. He rests against a tree.
- “When the Beat Drops” by Ariana and the Rose & Peter Verdell (00:41): The track is featured during a pep rally sequence. Music plays from a speaker system. Staten talks to Davis and Billy (Dan Reynolds) about a business deal.
- “Tom-Tom” by Amanda Stone (00:43): A pep rally sequence continues. Lauren performs with her cheerleading crew. She falls as the track plays from a speaker system.
- “Into Dust” by Mazzy Star (00:45): Yancy rides a horse. He finds Cap’s corpse. The Ransom Canyon music scores the episode’s final moments.
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- “Faith in Me” by Katie Garfield (00:00): The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song accompanies the opening montage sequence. Staten stands next to Quinn on a porch. Lucas looks at emancipation paperwork.
- “Remember Me” by The Hanseroth Twins (00:11): Ellie kisses Yancy. The music continues during a transition sequence. Yancy and Ellie talk about Cap and saving his ranch.
- “Chopsticks” by Cast (00:29): The music is featured during an interior scene. Quinn plays a piano. She talks to Ellie and says, “I’m just tired of things dying.”
- “Fancy Like” by Walker Hayes & Kesha (00:30): Quinn begins a business partnership with Ellie. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Staten watches Quinn line dance at Gracie’s Dance Hall.
- “The Kinda Woman I Like” by Zach Top (00:32): A Gracie’s Dance Hall sequence begins. Music plays from the speaker system. Ellie talks to Kai about marrying Yancy.
- “White Trash Weekend” by Jason & The Haymakers (00:35): Quinn walks away from a conversation with Staten. A transition sequence begins. Reid talks to Lucas about Lauren.
- “Wood for the Trees” by Moontricks (00:38): Lucas makes a grand gesture for Lauren. A Gracie’s Dance Hall sequence continues. Ellie learns that Yancy has a wife.
- “Fall In” by Humbear (00:41): Dan arrests Margaret (Sarah Minnich). Quinn plays a piano; Staten enjoys some outdoors time. The Ransom Canyon soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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