DTF St. Louis Soundtrack: Every Song in The HBO Thriller

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HBO’s DTF St. Louis has turned out to be one of its most unusual projects with its midlife love crisis. Created and directed by Steven Conrad, the black comedy stars David Harbour, Jason Bateman, and Linda Cardellini. Things quickly spiral for their characters when they become entangled with a dating app called “DTF St. Louis” and one of them ends up dying, leading to a murder investigation. 

Gritty and intensely character-driven, the series also builds much of its identity through music. Its soundtrack, which features a mix of old and new gems, serves as a storytelling devices that help set the tone for its events. 

So, if you are interested in knowing all the songs featured in the series, here is a comprehensive soundtrack guide for DTF St. Louis. 

DTF St. Louis Soundtrack: Episode-Wise Soundtrack Guide

Having a total of seven episodes, the HBO miniseries’ soundtrack features underground hip-hop to haunting indie tracks that make the story come alive. Each song mirrors the escalating stakes and emotional shifts in the episode. 

Here is the episode-wise soundtrack guide for the HBO miniseries: 

Episode 1 – Cornhole 

• Let the Sunshine In – The 5th Dimension – 05:23
• Hello Sunshine – Aretha Franklin – 23:288
• Breathing Air – Sharp Pins – 33:00
• Sunshine of Your Love – Ozzy Osbourne – 46:37

Episode 2 – Snag It

• Lip Gloss – Lil Mama – 06:39
• Tome’s Up – Cherrelle- 10:34
• I Wish It Would Rain – The Temptations – 20:59
• Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels – Todrick Hall – 34:02
• The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine – The Walker Brothers – 53:01

Episode 3 – The Go Getter

• Let The Sunshine In – The 5th Dimension – 07:30
• Catch the Wind – Donovan – 26:44
• Ain’t No Sun Since You’ve Been Gone – Gladys Knight & The Pips – 34:11
• Lightning’s Girl – Nancy Sinatra – 46:24

Episode 4 – Missouri Mutual Life & Health Insurance Company

• Let The Sunshine In – The 5th Dimension – 11:00
• Don’t Make Me Over – Jim O’Rourke – 13:44
• White Room – Cream – 35:46
• Rainy Day in June – The Kinks – 42:31

Episode 5 – Amphezyne

• Forever Young – Bob Dylan – 00:05
• Sunshine Help Me – Spooky Tooth – 17:28
• Rainbows – Dennis Wilson – 28:04
• Too Much Rain – Carole King – 34:33

Episode 6 – The Denny’s Plan

• The Sun Is Burning – Simon & Garfunkel – 10:36
• Down To Zero – Joan Armatrading – 21:41
• The Last Waltz Suite – The Band – 32:10
• This Will Be Our Year – The Zombies – 37:20 

Episode 7 – No One’s Normal. It Just Looks That Way from Across the Street

• Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles- 01:31
• You Are My Sunshine – Elizabeth Mitchell – 18:53
• I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby – Barry White – 35:36
• The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In) – James Rado, Lynn Kellogg, and Melba Moore – 50:10

Across all episodes, this wide-ranging genre blend of soundtrack brings everything together musically. The closing track perfectly captures the show’s emotional aftermath, bringing it all to a full circle. 

DTF St. Louis Soundtrack: Original Soundtrack

Apart from the licensed songs featured in DTF St. Louis, the HBO miniseries also features a list of original music composed by Alex Wurman. He is known best for composing music for projects like March of the Penguins, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Talladega Nights, Something Borrowed, Four Christmases, and The Switch (via Film Music Reporter).

Here is the complete list featuring the original soundtrack of the series:

• Let’s Explore – 01:55
• Are You Down? – 03:07
• Life Champions – 02:12
• The Fifth Key – 03:13
• The Arrest – 02:18
• Start Right Up – 02:49
• I Want Your Dreams – 02:55
• The Go-Getter – 02:37
• On Your Left – 01:00
• For Serious – 04:18
• Life Insurance – 02:31
• Good Dad Figure – 02:37
• Umpire – 02:59
• We’re Okay – 01:22
• I Loved Him – 04:04
• Old Friends – 03:12
• Dead Weight – 03:05
• Chicago – 01:19
• Amphezyne – 05:09
• Beware – 01:37
• Tiger Tiger – 05:55
• Ghost Bike – 03:25
• Swings – 02:59

These original songs, along with the licensed songs, help bring everything together. Using all these different melodies to punctuate vital moments, they serve as literal emotional beats for the show.

Where to Stream DTF St. Louis Soundtrack?

If you have been tracking down songs from the show, the soundtrack is widely available across major music platforms. You can stream the tracks featured in DTF St. Louis on:

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• Amazon Music
• Youtube Music

In case you are unable to find the official playlist, you can manually create a playlist or find fan-curated ones easily on the platform. 

Which of the songs featured in the series did you like the best? Let us know in the comments below.

DTF St. Louis is available for streaming on HBO Max.