Each song and when they play

In addition to moving through a gripping prison escape drama, Escape at Dannemora it also features several scintillating soundtracks that add more weight to its narrative. Directed by Ben Stiller, Escape at Dannemora follows the true story of the 2015 Clinton Correctional Center escape. Like most prison break and heist narratives, the show takes time to fully immerse the audience in its central drama. However, the viewer’s patience pays off in its final episodes, when it finally reveals how the central escape plan unfolded after immense planning and plotting.

Escape at Dannemorafeatures a talented cast, including Benicio del Toro, Patricia Arquette and Paul Dano, among others. In addition to running through the real-life events of Richard Matt and David Sweat’s prison break and featuring great performances, the show also makes good use of its background soundtracks. In its seven-episode runtime, it features many songs that effectively emphasize the emotional weight and high stakes of its story.

Songs from episode 1 of Escape At Dannemora

“Part 1”

“From the Beginning” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer: This track plays during the opening and closing credits of Escape at Dannemoraepisode 1.

“North Country Girl” by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash: “Girl from the North Country” by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan can be heard in the show’s opening episode, when Lyle and Tilly drive through the snow and head to work.

LunchMoney Lewis “Bills”: Tilly plays this track for the inmates in Escape at Dannemoraopening moments of episode 1.

“Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)” by Mark Ronson: The show introduces this after going through an intimate moment between Tilly and Sweat in the opening episode.

“Mirror Man” from the Human League: This can be heard faintly in the background when Dennis is at the bar in Escape at Dannemoraepisode 1.

“Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj: Episode 1 of Escape at Dannemora features this when Lyle and Tilly go to the museum in episode 1.

“Better Days” by Graham Nash: “Better Days” by Graham Nash plays in the background as Tilly watches the bar from a distance and sees people leaving.

“Chains” by Nick Jonas: When Lyle and Tilly return home in the episode’s final arc, this track plays in the background.

Songs from episode 2 of Escape At Dannemora

“Part 2”

“Courage for Love” by Jesper Munk: Ben Stiller’s prison crime drama Escape At Dannemora features this track in the opening moments of episode 2, showing the inmates’ cells.

“Lips Are Movin” by Meghan Trainor: As the prisoners return to work in episode 2, this track plays in the background.

“Lay Me Down” by Sam Smith: This song by Sam Smith complements the scene in which Tilly is emotional when she visits the store and realizes that Sweat is no longer with her.

“Seek & Destroy (2016 Remastered Version)” by Metallica: Sweat listens to Metallica’s “Seek & Destroy” on Escape at Dannemoraepisode 2.

“Tune Down” by Chris Joss: This appears in the episode where Sweat finally agrees to the central plan.

“Pablo Picasso” from The Modern Lovers: “Pablo Picasso” from Modern Lovers serves as the episode’s end credits theme.

Songs from episode 3 of Escape At Dannemora

“Part 3”

“Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan: This track can be heard in the background on Escape at DannemoraThe opening moments of episode 3, when Tilly wanders through the market.

“Ima F*ckin Rockstar” by Skyzoo, Onyx: As Sweat takes Matt’s saw blades Escape at DannemoraIn episode 3, this song plays in the background.

“Let It Ride” by Bachman Turner Overdrive: This can be heard playing in Matt’s headphones as he begins to paint the bars.

‘Long Cool Woman (in a black dress)’ by The Hollies: This also plays in Matt’s headphones when he is in the sewing shop in episode 3.

“Whipping Post” by the Allman Brothers Band: Viewers may hear this track faintly Escape at DannemoraEpisode 3, when Tilly and her husband are at the bar.

“Do It Again” by Steely Dan: This one plays in Matt’s headphones while Tilly interacts with him in the episode.

“Take Me to the Pilot” by Elton John: Elton John’s “Take Me to the Pilot” can be heard in the background when Escape at DannemoraEpisode 3 features a montage of lock picking and Tilly taking photos.

“It’s Worth It” by Fifth Harmony: How Matt looks”Aquafina“from an inmate in the episode, this song plays in the background.

“Heart Is Black” by Escondido: This serves as the ending credits theme for the Escape at Dannemora episode.

Escape At Dannemora Episode 4 Songs

“Part 4”

“Liar” from The Shelters: When Palmer parks his bike outside the prison in Escape at DannemoraIn the opening moments of episode 4, this song plays in the background.

“Goodbye” from Who Is Fancy: “Goodbye” by Who Is Fancy plays on Tilly’s car radio in Escape at Dannemora episode 4.

“Your Rascal You” by Hanni El Khatib: In Escape at DannemoraIn episode 4, Tilly breaks down and starts crying while Matt tries to help by making sure she doesn’t get fired. That’s when Hanni Ek Khatib’s “You Rascal You” plays in the background.

“The Cobra” by Oscar Brown Jr.: As Tilly tries on new swimwear and sweat saws in the episode, this track complements the scene.

“It’s Great When We’re Together” by Finley Quaye: As Tilly interacts with a bartender in the episode’s final arc, it plays in the background.

“Nowhere to Go (feat. Randy Coleman)” by Arch Leaves: An instrumental version of this track can be heard during the end credits scene of Escape at Dannemora episode.

Escape At Dannemora Episode 5 Songs

“Part 5”

“Heartbeat Song” by Kelly Clarkson: Kelly Clarkson’s “Heartbeat Song” Featured in Escape at DannemoraEpisode 5 when Tilly and Lyle buy donuts on the way to work.

“All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor: This one plays on the radio in Escape at DannemoraEpisode 5 when Tilly calls him.

“Carefree Highway” by Gordon Lightfoot: “Carefree Highway” by Gordon Lightfoot is the theme of the end credits of the Escape at Dannemora episode.

Escape At Dannemora Episode 6 Songs

“Part 6”

“Right Down the Line” by Gerry Rafferty: This plays in Escape at Dannemora opening moments of episode 6, when a police officer arrives at the central warehouse.

“Love Will Find a Way” by Pablo Cruise: The show features this track when the police officer appears at the store checkout.

“Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nothing Ta F’ Wit” by Wu-Tang Clan: Vic eagerly sings the lyrics to this song as he plays it. Escape at Dannemoraepisode 6.

“Fall Down” by Toad The Wet Sprocket: Escape at Dannemora features this track as it shows how Tilly will work with her ex-partner.

“Here Come the Hotsteppers” by Ini Kamoze: When Tilly returns to work the next day and notices how all eyes are on her, this song plays in the background.

“My Wave” by Soundgarden: Soundgarden’s “My Wave” plays as the episode’s end credits roll.

Escape At Dannemora Episode 7 Songs

“Part 7”

“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran: When Tilly and Lyle leave the hospital in Escape at DannemoraAt the end of, this Ed Sheeran track plays in the background.

“Better Days” by Graham Nash: This serves as the episode’s ending credits score.

“So American” by Portugal the Man: In the middle of its end credits, Escape at DannemoraEpisode 7 features this song and plays it until the credits stop rolling.