‘American Gangster’ soundtrack: every song in the Denzel Washington film
Denzel Washington plays a renowned drug lord in Ridley Scott’s American Gangster.
The biographical crime film is loosely based on the criminal activity of Frank Lucas, who smuggled heroin into the US on American service planes returning from the Vietnam war.
Other cast members include Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Ruby Dee, Idris Elba, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ted Levine, and Lymari Nadal.
The film was released in 2007, and went onto land two Oscar nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Supporting Actress for Ruby Dee.
Who composed the soundtrack for American Gangster?
The film’s soundtrack is by Marc Streitenfeld, who has also collaborated with Ridley Scott on Body Of Lies, Prometheus, and 2010’s Robin Hood.
You can stream the full score below.
What other songs feature in the film?
A wealth of songs by blues and soul musicians also feature on the soundtrack, ranging from Bobby Womack to John Lee Hooker. You can check out all the songs in the film below.
‘Why Don’t We Do It In The Road?’ – Lowell Fulson
‘Only The Strong Survive’ – Jerry Butler
‘Checkin’ Up On My Baby’ – Hank Shocklee
‘Hold On I’m Comin’ – Sam Moore & Dave Prater
‘Guess Things Happen That Way’ – Johnny Cash
‘No Shoes’ – John Lee Hooker
‘I’ll Take You There’ – The Staple Singers
‘Club Jam’ – Hank Shocklee
‘Stone Cold’ – Anthony Hamilton
‘Do You Feel Me’ – Anthony Hamilton
‘Good Lovin’ – The Rascals
‘Across 110th Street’ – Bobby Womack
‘What A Time It Was’ – Daniel May
‘Railroad’ – Hank Shocklee
‘Winter Wonderland’ – Louis Armstrong
‘Can’t Truss It’ – Public Enemy
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