Quentin Tarantino Curated the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Music, and Let's Just Say It's a Real Treat

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Let's be real: songs in a movie can really make or break a scene because they set the tone for what viewers can expect. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood lives up to the nostalgia in the subtext of its name, not just in plot but in the music. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, the movie — which stars some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Margot Robbie — is an ode to 1960s Los Angeles with all its highs and lows. The movie musically dovetails with retro classics from the 1960s that transport viewers to an older time. Tunes from Los Bravos, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Diamond, Deep Purple, and so many more make appearances with a smattering of "era-specific" radio commercials that are also included on the soundtrack. Check out the official soundtrack to the movie that Tarantino himself curated — these songs just may entice you to throw a '60s-themed party!

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"Treat Her Right" by Roy Head and The Traits

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“Ramblin’ Gamblin' Man" by The Bob Seger System

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“Hush” by Deep Purple

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“Mug Root Beer Advertisement”

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“Hector” by The Village Callers

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“Son of a Lovin’ Man” by Buchanan Brothers

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“Paxton Quigley’s Had the Course” (from the MGM film Three in the Attic) by Chad & Jeremy

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“Tanya Tanning Butter Advertisement”

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"Good Thing" by Paul Revere and The Raiders

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"Hungry" by Paul Revere & The Raiders

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“Choo Choo Train” by The Box Tops

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“Jenny Take a Ride” by Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels

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"Kentucky Woman" by Deep Purple

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“The Circle Game” by Buffy Sainte-Marie

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“Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel

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"Numero Uno Cologne Advertisement"

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“Bring a Little Lovin'” by Los Bravos

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“Suddenly / Heaven Sent Advertisement”

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“Vagabond High School Reunion”

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“KHJ Los Angeles Weather Report”

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“The Illustrated Man Advertisement / Ready For Action”

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“Hey Little Girl” by Dee Clark

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“Summer Blonde Advertisement”

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"Brother Loves Travelling Salvation Show" by Neil Diamond

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“Don’t Chase Me Around” (from the MGM film GAS-S-S-S) by Robert Corff

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“Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon” by Paul Revere & the Raiders (Feat. Mark Lindsay)

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“California Dreamin'” by Jose Feliciano

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“Dinamite Jim (English Version)” by I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni

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“You Keep Me Hangin’ On (Quentin Tarantino Edit)” by Vanilla Fudge

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“Miss Lily Langtry” (Cue from The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean) by Maurice Jarre

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“KHJ Batman Promotion”

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