Legally Blonde Movie Soundtrack
Legally Blonde | |
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| Director | Robert Luketic |
| Studio | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | 2001-07-13 |
| Genre(s) | Comedy |
| Composer(s) | Rolfe Kent |
| Score album | Legally Blonde (Original Motion Picture Score) |
| Soundtrack album | Legally Blonde (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
| Record label | A&M Records |
| Available on | Prime Video |
| Cast | Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods Luke Wilson as Emmett Richmond Selma Blair as Vivian Kensington Matthew Davis as Warner Huntington III Victor Garber as Professor Aaron Callahan Jennifer Coolidge as Paulette Bonafonté ... e 4 more |
About This Soundtrack
Released in theaters on July 13, 2001, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the iconic comedy film Legally Blonde is directed by Robert Luketic and written by Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith, based on Amanda Brown's novel. Starring Reese Witherspoon in her career-defining role as Elle Woods, the film also stars Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber, Jennifer Coolidge, Ali Larter, and Holland Taylor. The film was a massive box office hit and became a cultural phenomenon, spawning sequels, a Broadway musical, and a prequel series.
The musical landscape of Legally Blonde is perfectly tailored to its upbeat and empowering narrative. The film features an original orchestral score by British composer Rolfe Kent (Dexter, Sideways), alongside a highly successful soundtrack album filled with early-2000s pop anthems. Major licensed songs in the movie include Hoku's infectious opening track 'Perfect Day', Vanessa Carlton's hit 'A Thousand Miles (Interlude)', Superchick's 'One Girl Revolution', 'Magic' by the Black Eyed Peas featuring Terry Dexter, and Samantha Mumba's 'Baby Come On Over'.
This page is a comprehensive music database for the 2001 comedy movie Legally Blonde. It details all licensed tracks from the official soundtrack album, including artist credits, album details, and direct streaming links to listen to the songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. Discover the complete musical landscape that defines Elle Woods's journey from Malibu to Harvard.
Additional Songs
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Perfect Day (Chris Lord Alge Mix)
by Hoku
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Love Is a Beautiful Thing (Remix)
by Krystal Harris
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We Could Still Belong Together
by Lisa Loeb
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Don't Need You To (Tell Me I'm Pretty)
by Samantha Mumba
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One Girl Revolution
by Superchick
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A Thousand Miles (Interlude)
by Vanessa Carlton
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Magic (feat. Terry Dexter)
by Black Eyed Peas
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Watch Me Shine
by Joanna Pacitti
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Oooh Ah La La La
by Valeria
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Can't Get Me Down
by Lo-Ball
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Sex Machine
by Mýa
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Baby Come On Over
by Samantha Mumba
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The Sound of Milwaukee
by Fatboy Slim
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Free
by Mýa
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That's the Way (I Like It)
by KC and the Sunshine Band
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Don't Need You to Tell Me I'm Pretty
by Samantha Mumba
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About the Composer(s)
Rolfe Kent (born April 18, 1963) is an acclaimed British film and television composer based in Los Angeles. Known for his quirky, idiosyncratic, and lighthearted scoring style, Kent has composed the music for over 50 films and television shows. He holds a degree in psychology and completed his dissertation on mood induction using music, bringing a unique perspective to his scoring process. He is widely recognized for composing the iconic Emmy-nominated main theme for Showtime's hit series Dexter, as well as scoring classic comedy and drama films like Sideways (for which he received a Golden Globe nomination), Mean Girls, Wedding Crashers, Election, and About Schmidt. For the 2001 blockbuster hit Legally Blonde, Kent composed a delightful and upbeat score that perfectly matches Elle Woods's vibrant personality and determination.
Soundtrack Universe
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Did you know?
- Rolfe Kent Theme: Composer Rolfe Kent, who wrote the movie's original score, is widely celebrated for composing the Emmy-nominated opening title theme for the popular Showtime television thriller series Dexter.
- Elle Woods Wardrobe: Reese Witherspoon wore 40 different hairstyles and a massive selection of pink outfits throughout the movie. Witherspoon kept all her outfits after filming concluded, as stipulated in her contract.
- Harvard Campus Stand-Ins: Harvard University declined to allow filming on its campus, so the university scenes were actually shot at the University of Southern California (USC), UCLA, Rose City High School in Pasadena, and Dulwich College.
- Vanessa Carlton Hit: The soundtrack features Vanessa Carlton's iconic pop song 'A Thousand Miles (Interlude)' shortly before the track was officially released as the lead single of her debut album Be Not Nobody (2002).
- Empowerment Anthem: Hoku's opening song 'Perfect Day' became a major pop radio hit in 2001 and remains synonymous with the film's cheerful and optimistic opening sequence set in the Delta Nu sorority house.
Official Trailer
About the Movie
Legally Blonde (2001) is a classic romantic comedy film directed by Robert Luketic. The story centers on Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), a fashionable and bubbly California sorority president who seemingly has it all. However, her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III (Matthew Davis), dumps her before heading to Harvard Law School because she is 'too blonde' and not serious enough for his political aspirations. Determined to win him back, Elle studies hard, scores a 179 on her LSATs, and gets accepted into Harvard Law herself. Once there, Elle struggles to fit in with her conservative classmates but soon discovers that her unique perspective, compassion, and legal intellect make her a formidable force in the courtroom, culminating in her defending a fitness mogul in a high-profile murder trial.
Additional Information
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