Priscilla Soundtrack: Every Song in the Movie (2023) + Scene Guide
Priscilla — Soundtrack: Every Song in the Movie
Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla (2023) tells its story with a mix of dreamy oldies, surprising modern cuts, and original music from Phoenix/Sons of Raphael. Below is an easy, playlist-friendly guide to the songs featured in the film, plus the official soundtrack album tracklist.
Official Trailer (YouTube)
Quick context: why the soundtrack feels different
One of the most talked-about details is what you don’t hear: the movie doesn’t use Elvis Presley’s original recordings. Instead, the film leans into period pop, gospel, jazz, psych, and carefully chosen covers to keep the focus on Priscilla’s interior world.
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Every song in Priscilla (in-film song guide)
Notes: (1) Timestamps are approximate and can vary by platform/cut. (2) Some entries are covers or special recordings made for the film.
| # | Song | Artist / Performer | Approx. time | Scene moment (short) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Going Home | Alice Coltrane | Opening | Priscilla’s morning routine / getting ready. |
| 2 | Baby, I Love You | Ramones | 00:01 | Beauty routine continues (lashes, nails). |
| 3 | Venus | Frankie Avalon | 00:03 & 01:25 | Invitation to the weekend; later, pool photos and fun. |
| 4 | Sweet Nothin’s | Brenda Lee | 00:07 | Arrival at Elvis’s house; meeting him. |
| 5 | Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On | Chris Palmaro & Dean Z | 00:08 | Elvis sings/plays at the piano after meeting Priscilla. |
| 6 | A Fool for You | Ray Charles | 00:10 | Priscilla meets Elvis’s grandmother. |
| 7 | Crimson and Clover | Tommy James & The Shondells | 00:14 | Elvis kisses Priscilla after opening up about his mother. |
| 8 | (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons | The Righteous Brothers | 00:19 | Elvis gives Priscilla a watch; his leaving weighs on her. |
| 9 | Aura Lea | Phoenix & Jean-Max Méry | 00:22 | After Elvis exits a crowd of fans (Priscilla nearby). |
| 10 | How You Satisfy Me | Spectrum | 00:25 | Priscilla prepares to fly to Memphis. |
| 11 | Let Me In | The Sensations | 00:26 | Priscilla arrives and is immediately embraced. |
| 12 | Ain’t That Peculiar | Quincy Jones | 00:32 | They decide on Vegas after Priscilla realizes she slept for days. |
| 13 | Country | Porches | 00:34 | Priscilla tells Elvis she wants to stay. |
| 14 | Wives and Lovers | Wayne Newton | 00:45 | Elvis returns home; the house buzzes around him. |
| 15 | 36-24-36 | The Shadows | 00:48 | Shopping trip for Priscilla’s new look/life. |
| 16 | The Crystal Cat | Dan Deacon | 00:50 | Salon visit: hair color and makeover. |
| 17 | Forever | The Little Dippers | 00:52 | Learning to shoot with Elvis and friends. |
| 18 | You Baby | The Ronettes | 00:57 | Graduation gift: Elvis gives Priscilla a car. |
| 19 | Wade In The Water | The Soul Stirrers | 00:59 | Secluded in their room; meals brought to them. |
| 20 | Time Brings About a Change | The Soul Stirrers | 00:59 | Still in bed: popcorn and television. |
| 21 | Sleep Walk | David Mansfield, Chris Palmaro, Larry Saltzman & Paul Socolow | 00:59 | Photo-play and costumes; they take pictures of each other. |
| 22 | Goin’ Places | The Orlons | 01:05 | Salon magazine moment (Elvis/Ann-Margret photos). |
| 23 | Stratus | Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith | 01:07 | Phone call: Priscilla asks to come out; he refuses. |
| 24 | Honey Bee | Fontella Bass | 01:09 | Pool time; Priscilla films Elvis. |
| 25 | A Woman Seen By A Man In Love | Sons of Raphael | 01:12 | Priscilla finds a note; argument escalates; packing begins. |
| 26 | Settin’ ‘Em Up-Knockin’ ‘Em Down | Cowboy Little Isidore | 01:14 | Elvis listens to songs and grows frustrated. |
| 27 | Mama Don’t Like You | Little Isidore and The Inquisitors | 01:14 | Another track, another blow-up; a chair gets thrown. |
| 28 | Wisdom Through Music | Pharoah Sanders | 01:17 | Euphoric/drug sequence. |
| 29 | Nobody Knows | Pastor T.L. Barrett & the Youth for Christ Choir | 01:22 | Elvis lights a fire outside and burns books. |
| 30 | Gassenhauer | Erik Charlston | 01:23 | Elvis proposes (ring reveal). |
| 31 | Rippling Waters | Speedy West | 01:23 | Wedding sequence. |
| 32 | Riots of Sadness II | Sons of Raphael | 01:27 | Doctor visit; pregnancy news. |
| 33 | Riots of Sadness | Sons of Raphael | 01:30 | Before waking Elvis; the baby is coming. |
| 34 | Guitar Man | John Allred, Shawn Klush, Mark Lopeman, Nick Marchione, Chris Palmaro, Brian Pareschi, Larry Saltzman, Paul Socolow & Ron Sunshine | 01:34 | Everyone listens to Elvis’s “new song” on TV. |
| 35 | Oye Como Va | Santana | 01:39 | Karate lesson; Priscilla laughs with her instructor. |
| 36 | 2001 | John Allred, Clint de Ganon, Mark Lopeman, Chris Palmaro, Brian Pareschi, Roger Squitero, Paul Socolow & John Tropea | 01:41 | Concert moment; Elvis prepares to leave the stage. |
| 37 | I Will Always Love You | Dolly Parton | 01:47 | Priscilla leaves; goodbye sequence. |
| 38 | My Elixir | Sons of Raphael | 01:48 | Ending song / credits. |
| 39 | Baby Bunny (Sugar, Honey) | Little Jerry Williams | — | Additional music heard in the film. |
| 40 | What’s A Matter Baby (Is It Hurting You) | Timi Yuro | — | Additional music heard in the film. |
| 41 | Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone | The Soul Stirrers | — | Additional music heard in the film. |
| 42 | A Lonely Sunray | Sons of Raphael | — | Additional music heard in the film. |
Trailer song spotlight (YouTube)
The official soundtrack album (what’s included)
The official Priscilla (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) release doesn’t include every needle-drop from the movie. It’s a curated album release.
- Going Home — Alice Coltrane
- Baby, I Love You — Ramones
- Venus — Frankie Avalon
- Sweet Nothin’s (Single Version) — Brenda Lee
- Crimson & Clover — Tommy James & The Shondells
- (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons (Single Version) — The Righteous Brothers
- How You Satisfy Me — Spectrum
- Country — Porches
- The Crystal Cat — Dan Deacon
- Forever — The Little Dippers
- Wade in the Water — The Soul Stirrers
- Goin’ Places — The Orlons
- Stratus — Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
- Nobody Knows — Pastor T.L. Barrett & the Youth for Christ Choir
- Gassenhauer — Erik Charlston
- Rippling Waters — Speedy West
- My Elixir — Sons of Raphael
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FAQ
Is Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” on the official soundtrack album?
It appears in the film, but it’s not part of the 17-track official soundtrack album release.
Who handled the music/score for Priscilla?
The film’s score involves Phoenix, and original music includes Sons of Raphael, alongside a curated set of licensed songs.
How to recreate the full movie playlist
Start with the “Every song in the movie” table above, then add the tracks that aren’t on the official album (especially the covers and the non-album needle-drops).