Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Soundtrack: Every Song
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Soundtrack: Every Song & When It Plays in the movie
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.
Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack includes a selection of tracks from Lady Gaga, OneRepublic, Kenny Loggins and others, along with an original score by Hans Zimmer and Harold Faltermeyer. This guide provides the complete list of soundtrack songs and scene descriptions, along with details on the composers and music supervisors involved in the 2022 Paramount Pictures production. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the movies section.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, this sequel to the 1986 film follows Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise) as he trains a group of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission. The plot centers on the technical and professional challenges faced by the pilots, including Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick's late partner. This 2022 release focuses on the aerial maneuvers and the coordination required for the specific operation. The musical score and classic tunes used across the scenes reflect the transition from training exercises to active deployment.
Soundtrack & Songs List
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Scene Context: Opening credits music
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Your Cheatin' Heart
Scene Context: Maverick entered Cecil's Cafe, where background music was playing through the sound system.
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Scene Context: Penny uses a bell to summon the group's attention in the bar.
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Scene Context: Rooster gets out of his car and walks into Penny's bar.
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Slow Ride
Foghat
Scene Context: Hangman chooses a song from the jukebox and approaches Rooster at a pool table
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Great Balls of Fire
Scene Context: After being kicked out of a bar, Maverick witnesses Rooster's performance, which brings back memories of his late friend, Goose.
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Scene Context: During a session with the Top Gun aviators, Maverick drilled them on essential combat tactics. He emphasized practical air-to-air engagement techniques, breaking down every maneuver through step-by-step demonstrations.
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I Ain't Worried
Scene Context: While Cyclone moves across the facility followed by a sequence of football footage, Maverick is shown mentoring his students.
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Hold My Hand (Music From The Motion Picture "Top Gun: Maverick")
Scene Context: After a shared private encounter between Maverick and Penny, the two depart together in a fighter plane. The story draws to a close as a recurring musical cue plays once more.
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Top Gun Anthem
Harold Faltermeyer , Lady Gaga , Hans Zimmer , Lorne Balfe
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Top Gun: Maverick (Music from the Motion Picture)
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Main Titles (You've Been Called Back to Top Gun)
Lorne Balfe , Harold Faltermeyer , Lady Gaga , Hans Zimmer
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Darkstar
Lorne Balfe , Harold Faltermeyer , Lady Gaga , Hans Zimmer
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Great Balls of Fire (Live)
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You're Where You Belong / Give 'Em Hell
Lorne Balfe , Harold Faltermeyer , Lady Gaga , Hans Zimmer
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I Ain't Worried
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Dagger One Is Hit / Time to Let Go
Lorne Balfe , Harold Faltermeyer , Lady Gaga , Hans Zimmer
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Tally Two / What's the Plan / F-14
Lorne Balfe , Harold Faltermeyer , Lady Gaga , Hans Zimmer
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The Man, the Legend / Touchdown
Lorne Balfe , Harold Faltermeyer , Lady Gaga , Hans Zimmer
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Penny Returns (Interlude)
Lorne Balfe , Harold Faltermeyer , Lady Gaga , Hans Zimmer
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Hold My Hand
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Top Gun Anthem
Lorne Balfe , Harold Faltermeyer , Lady Gaga , Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer and Harold Faltermeyer composed the score, which works alongside a selection of contemporary tracks and rock songs to support the film's tone. The production features a cast including Jennifer Connelly and Jon Hamm, highlighting the institutional and personal dynamics within the naval aviation program. The soundtrack integrates several original songs, such as "Hold My Hand" by Lady Gaga, to enhance the atmosphere of the project. These musical selections and instrumental pieces are utilized to underscore the tension and the specific developments in this cinematic work.
Main Cast
- Tom Cruise Capt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell
- Miles Teller Lt. Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw
- Jennifer Connelly Penny Benjamin
- Bashir Salahuddin Wo-1. Bernie 'Hondo' Coleman
- Jon Hamm Adm. Beau 'Cyclone' Simpson
- Charles Parnell Adm. Solomon 'Warlock' Bates
- Monica Barbaro Lt. Natasha 'Phoenix' Trace
- Lewis Pullman Lt. Robert 'Bob' Floyd
- Jay Ellis Lt. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch
- Danny Ramirez Lt. Mickey 'Fanboy' Garcia
Official Trailer
Music Team
Related Soundtracks
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie
| Song Title | Artist | Type |
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| Danger Zone | Kenny Loggins | Song |
| Your Cheatin' Heart | Hank Williams | Song |
| Let's Dance | David Bowie | Song |
| Bang a Gong (Get It On) | T. Rex | Song |
| Tramp | Otis Redding | Song |
| Slow Ride | Foghat | Song |
| Great Balls of Fire | Miles Teller | Song |
| Won't Get Fooled Again | The Who | Song |
| I Ain't Worried | OneRepublic | Song |
| Hold My Hand (Music From The Motion Picture "Top Gun: Maverick") | Lady Gaga | Song |
| Top Gun Anthem | Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe | Song |
| Main Titles (You've Been Called Back to Top Gun) | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | Score |
| Danger Zone | Kenny Loggins | Score |
| Darkstar | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | Score |
| Great Balls of Fire (Live) | Miles Teller | Score |
| You're Where You Belong / Give 'Em Hell | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | Score |
| I Ain't Worried | OneRepublic | Score |
| Dagger One Is Hit / Time to Let Go | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | Score |
| Tally Two / What's the Plan / F-14 | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | Score |
| The Man, the Legend / Touchdown | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | Score |
| Penny Returns (Interlude) | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | Score |
| Hold My Hand | Lady Gaga | Score |
| Top Gun Anthem | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | Score |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Top Gun: Maverick?
The score for Top Gun: Maverick was composed by Lady Gaga, Harold Faltermeyer, Hans Zimmer.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Top Gun: Maverick?
There are 23 songs featured in the soundtrack for Top Gun: Maverick. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Top Gun: Maverick?
The main genres for Top Gun: Maverick include Action, Drama.