every song in Denzel Washington’s movie

Denzel Washington plays a famous drug lord in Ridley Scott’s American gangster.

The biographical crime film is loosely based on the criminal activities of Frank Lucas, who smuggled heroin into the US on American 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 was nominated for two Oscars, 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 also collaborated with Ridley Scott on Body of lies, Prometheusand 2010’s Robin Hood.

You can stream the full score below.

What other songs are featured in the film?

A wealth of songs from blues and soul musicians also feature on the soundtrack, ranging from Bobby Womack to John Lee Hooker. You can check out all the songs featured in the film below.

“Why Don’t We Do It in the Streets?” – Lowell Fulson
‘Only the strong survive’ – Jerry Butler
“Checkin’ Up On My Baby” – Hank Shocklee
‘Hold on, I’m Coming’ – Sam Moore & Dave Prater
‘Guess How It Goes’ – Johnny Cash
‘No Shoes’ – John Lee Hooker
‘I’ll Take You With Me’ – The Staple Singers
‘Club Jam’ – Hank Shocklee
‘Stone Cold’ – Anthony Hamilton
‘Do You Feel Me’ – Anthony Hamilton
‘Good Lovin’ – The Villains
“About 110th Street” – Bobby Womack
‘What a time it was’ – Daniel May
‘Railroad’ – Hank Shocklee
‘Winter Wonderland’ – Louis Armstrong
‘Can’t Package It’ – Public Enemy