Silver Linings Playbook Movie Soundtrack
Silver Linings Playbook | |
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| Movie Soundtrack (2012) | |
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| Director | David O. Russell |
| Studio | The Weinstein Company |
| Release date | 2012-11-16 |
| Genre(s) | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Composer(s) | Danny Elfman |
| Score album | Silver Linings Playbook (Original Motion Picture Score) |
| Soundtrack album | Silver Linings Playbook (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
| Record label | Sony Classical |
| Available on | Hulu, Peacock, Prime Video, Apple TV+ |
| Cast | Bradley Cooper as Patrizio 'Pat' Solitano Jr. Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany Maxwell Robert De Niro as Patrizio 'Pat' Solitano Sr. Jacki Weaver as Dolores Solitano Chris Tucker as Danny McDaniels Anupam Kher as Dr. Cliff Patel ... e 4 more |
About This Soundtrack
Released in late 2012, the romantic comedy-drama movie Silver Linings Playbook is directed by David O. Russell. The film stars Bradley Cooper as Pat Solitano, a man trying to rebuild his life after a mental breakdown, and Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany Maxwell, a young widow who recruits him for a local dance competition.
The soundtrack for Silver Linings Playbook features a critically acclaimed selection of licensed songs, including tracks from Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Alt-J, Alabama Shakes, and Jessie J. These songs are supported by an understated and emotionally warm acoustic and piano-driven original score composed by legendary composer Danny Elfman.
On this page, you can browse all details for the film's music database. Although the tracklist is set to be added manually, it serves as the ultimate guide to all songs played in Silver Linings Playbook with direct links to stream or buy the album on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
Additional Songs
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TIMESTAMP11:00My Cherie Amour by Stevie Wonder
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TIMESTAMP17:00Always Alright by Alabama Shakes
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TIMESTAMP35:00Buffalo (iTunes Session) by alt-J
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TIMESTAMP41:00Unsquare Dance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
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TIMESTAMP42:00The Moon of Manakoora by Les Paul & Mary Ford
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TIMESTAMP43:00Monster Mash by Crabcorps
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TIMESTAMP44:00Goodnight Moon by Ambrosia Parsley & Elegant Too
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TIMESTAMP46:00Now I'm a Fool by Eagles of Death Metal
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TIMESTAMP01:07:00Girl from the North Country by Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan
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TIMESTAMP01:12:00Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing by Stevie Wonder
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TIMESTAMP01:12:00Silver Lining by Jessie J
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TIMESTAMP01:22:00Hello Operator by The White Stripes
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TIMESTAMP01:24:00Hey Big Brother by Rare Earth
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TIMESTAMP01:37:00Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Frank Sinatra
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TIMESTAMP01:41:00Guarapiranga by Toco
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TIMESTAMP01:43:00Cesaroni's Tango by Andrea Guerra
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TIMESTAMP01:45:00Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing by Stevie Wonder
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TIMESTAMP01:46:00Fell In Love With a Girl by The White Stripes
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TIMESTAMP01:47:00Maria by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
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TIMESTAMP01:50:00Misty by Johnny Mathis
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TIMESTAMP01:57:00Always Alright by Alabama Shakes
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Rain In My Eyes by Joan Shaw
Original Score
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Silver Lining Titles by Danny Elfman
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Running Off by Danny Elfman
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Simple by Danny Elfman
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With a Beat by Danny Elfman
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Tiny Guitars by Danny Elfman
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Walking Home by Danny Elfman
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Silver Lining Wild-Track by Danny Elfman
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The Book by Danny Elfman
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Happy Ending by Danny Elfman
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Goof Track by Danny Elfman
About the Composer(s)
Danny Elfman is one of Hollywood's most distinctive, versatile, and celebrated composers, whose work spans major movie blockbusters, beloved television themes, and indie favorites. Before transitioning to film scoring, Elfman rose to fame as the lead singer and songwriter of the quirky new wave band Oingo Boingo from 1979 to 1995. He is internationally renowned for his decades-long creative partnership with director Tim Burton, having composed the iconic scores for Batman, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Alice in Wonderland.
Over his prolific career, Elfman has received four Academy Award nominations (for Good Will Hunting, Men in Black, Big Fish, and Milk) and composed the legendary theme music for The Simpsons and Desperate Housewives. Known for his whimsical, gothic, and theatrical orchestral style, Elfman took a more understated, intimate, and acoustic approach for David O. Russell's 2012 romantic dramedy Silver Linings Playbook, weaving delicate piano and acoustic guitar melodies to underscore the emotional highs and lows of Pat and Tiffany's journey.
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Did you know?
- Oscar Sweep in Acting Categories: Silver Linings Playbook made history by becoming the first film since Reds (1981) to receive Academy Award nominations in all four acting categories: Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro), and Best Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver). Jennifer Lawrence ultimately won the Oscar for Best Actress.
- Danny Elfman's Acoustic Pivot: Composer Danny Elfman, who is famous for his massive, gothic, and theatrical orchestral scores, pivoted to a much more intimate, guitar-and-piano-driven acoustic score to highlight the film's grounded and emotional themes.
- The Famous Dance Scene Song: One of the film's most iconic moments is the climatic dance competition sequence. Pat and Tiffany dance to a medley of tracks including Stevie Wonder's 'What Christmas Means to Me,' Dave Brubeck's jazz classic 'Unsquare Dance,' and Alt-J's indie hit 'Breezeblocks.'
- Bradley Cooper's Philadelphia Roots: Actor Bradley Cooper is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the movie is set. Being a real-life fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Cooper felt a personal connection to Pat Solitano's obsessive passion for the football team.
- David O. Russell's Personal Connection: Director David O. Russell was drawn to adapt Matthew Quick's novel because his own son has bipolar disorder and OCD, making the film's exploration of mental health and family dynamics highly personal and important to him.
Official Trailer
About the Movie
After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he becomes her partner in a local dance competition.
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At Soundtrack Wiki, we take musical accuracy seriously. Every track list, scene description, and timestamp featured on this page has been manually verified by our editorial team to ensure it reflects the actual usage in the production.
Our methodology involves cross-referencing official credits, digital fingerprints, and frame-by-frame analysis of the soundtrack in context.
