A Dog's Purpose (2017) Soundtrack: Every Song
A Dog's Purpose (2017) Soundtrack: Every Song & When It Plays in the movie
In the touching comedy-drama A Dog's Purpose (2017), a devoted dog seeks to discover his true meaning in life across several lifetimes and reincarnations. Through his various journeys as different breeds, he impacts the lives of numerous owners, but his deep bond with his first boy, Ethan, remains unforgettable. As the years pass, the loyal canine soul eventually navigates his way back to an adult Ethan, attempting to make his old friend recognize him and finally fulfilling his ultimate destiny. This heartwarming film beautifully explores the unconditional love, loyalty, and enduring connections shared between humans and their canine companions.
The soundtrack for A Dog's Purpose (2017) is defined by its delicate instrumental score, composed by Academy Award-winner Rachel Portman. Her piano-led themes, including tracks like 'Bailey' and 'Buddy Finds His Way Back to Ethan,' follow the dog's journey across his different lifetimes. Portman's classical arrangements provide a gentle backing for the movie's main emotional scenes, making the official score album highly searched by fans of orchestral movie music.
Alongside the original score, A Dog's Purpose features a curated playlist of licensed hits supervised by Liza Richardson. The film uses classic oldies and rock tracks to match its mid-century scenes, including Bruce Channel's 'Hey! Baby!,' Chubby Checker's 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On,' and Sam & Dave's soul classic 'I Thank You.' These vintage tracks help establish the timeline of Ethan's childhood and teenage years in the 1960s.
Soundtrack & Songs List
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Oh Carolina
Keith "Soul" Simmons
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Hey! Baby!
Bruce Channel
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Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
Chubby Checker
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I Thank You
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April Come She Will
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Streetcar Love
White Eyes
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All I Ever Wanted
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How Can I Make You Mine
Vel Omarr
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Home We'll Go
Walk Off the Earth
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A Dog's Purpose (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Bailey Escapes
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Hot Pickup Truck
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Ethan Plays Ball with Bailey
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Bailey Shut In Garage
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Bailey Swallows Coin
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Swimming with Hannah and Ethan
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Ethan Breaks Up with Hannah
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Ethan Leaves for College
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Bailey: I Knew I Was Here to Love Ethan
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Ellie: You're a Good Dog
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Tino: One of My Best Lives
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Buddy Chained Outside
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Buddy Finds His Way Back to Ethan
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Hannah Returns
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Ethan Apologizes
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Buddy Is Bailey
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As the movie progresses into the 70s, 80s, and modern eras, the soundtrack incorporates iconic pop and rock hits. Audience members will recognize a-ha's synth-pop classic 'Take On Me,' Santana's 'All I Ever Wanted,' and the Bee Gees' famous ballad 'How Deep Is Your Love.' The film's musical compilation also includes Simon & Garfunkel's folk song 'April Come She Will' and closes with Walk Off the Earth's upbeat track 'Home We'll Go' during the credits.
Main Cast
- Josh Gad Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
- KJ Apa Teen Ethan
- Britt Robertson Teen Hannah
- Dennis Quaid Adult Ethan
- Peggy Lipton Adult Hannah
- Juliet Rylance Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
- Luke Kirby Jim - Ethan's Dad
- John Ortiz Carlos
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste Maya Williams
- Pooch Hall Al
Official Trailer
Music Team
Related Soundtracks
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie
| Song Title | Artist | Type |
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| Oh Carolina | Keith "Soul" Simmons | Song |
| Hey! Baby! | Bruce Channel | Song |
| Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On | Chubby Checker | Song |
| I Thank You | Sam & Dave | Song |
| April Come She Will | Simon & Garfunkel | Song |
| Streetcar Love | White Eyes | Song |
| All I Ever Wanted | Santana | Song |
| Take On Me | a-ha | Song |
| How Can I Make You Mine | Vel Omarr | Song |
| How Deep Is Your Love | Bee Gees | Song |
| Home We'll Go | Walk Off the Earth | Song |
| Bailey | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Bailey Escapes | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Hot Pickup Truck | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Ethan Plays Ball with Bailey | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Bailey Shut In Garage | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Bailey Swallows Coin | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Swimming with Hannah and Ethan | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Fire | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Ethan Breaks Up with Hannah | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Ethan Leaves for College | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Bailey: I Knew I Was Here to Love Ethan | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Ellie | Rachel Portman | Score |
| The Dam | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Ellie: You're a Good Dog | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Tino | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Tino: One of My Best Lives | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Buddy Chained Outside | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Buddy Finds His Way Back to Ethan | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Hannah Returns | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Ethan Apologizes | Rachel Portman | Score |
| Buddy Is Bailey | Rachel Portman | Score |
| A Dog's Purpose | Rachel Portman | Score |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for A Dog's Purpose?
The score for A Dog's Purpose was composed by Rachel Portman.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for A Dog's Purpose?
There are 33 songs featured in the soundtrack for A Dog's Purpose. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of A Dog's Purpose?
The main genres for A Dog's Purpose include Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Drama.