The Dink Soundtrack (2026): Every Song
The Dink Soundtrack (2026): All Songs & Scene Music Guide
Washed-up former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd is reduced to coaching children at his father Chuck’s country club. Desperate to earn his dad's hard-to-reach approval, Dusty blindly supports his fight against the new pickleball craze. However, when an old injury stops him from playing tennis, he must break his most sacred vow. To save the club, he picks up a paddle and finds a new purpose alongside an enchanting partner.
Josh Greenbaum’s 2026 Apple TV+ comedy The Dink matches its quirky pickleball premise with a high-energy, genre-bending soundtrack. Composed by Dara Taylor, the film’s score is paired with an eclectic mix of classic rock, high-tempo dance beats, country, and retro hip-hop, highlighting Dusty Boyd’s (Jake Johnson) desperate attempts to save his father’s (Ed Harris) country club.
The comedy features standout needle drops that heighten Dusty’s hilarious athletic struggles. Ram Jam’s classic rock anthem 'Black Betty' tracks the fateful club tournament match where Dusty injures his wrist, while James Brown's funk track 'Get Up Offa That Thing' soundtracks his loud, grunting pickleball victory alongside Candace (Mary Steenburgen).
Soundtrack & Songs List
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Scene Context: At the club tournament, Dusty overpowered his older opponents but subsequently re-injured his wrist.
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The Best
Scene Context: Dusty provides narration about his achievements from childhood.
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Frontier (Extended Mix)
VINAI
Scene Context: Dusty and Candace competed against Gail and Judy in a pickleball match, which they lost.
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Get Up Offa That Thing
Scene Context: Dusty and Candace won the pickleball match by overpowering their opponents through vigorous grunting.
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Five More Minutes
Scotty McCreery
Scene Context: Dusty listens to the song and sings along.
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Scarborough Fair / Canticle
Scene Context: At Candace's residence, Dusty watches The Graduate and inquires about an alternative route to avoid a bridge.
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Work B***h
Scene Context: PJ walks to the pool and swims there to meet Dusty.
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Take It Off
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Scene Context: At The Cowboy Palace saloon, Dusty and Candace are dancing while concealing their relationship from Mitch.
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Scene Context: Dusty pauses his vehicle at night upon hearing the initial lyrics of a song.
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King Talk
Scene Context: Dusty arrives at the club and proceeds to support the pickleball players publicly.
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Time O' ya Life
Scene Context: Six months after their appointment, Dusty and PJ officially commemorate their titled positions.
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History in the Making
Scene Context: THE DINK ending credits music
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Scene Context: Second song played in closing credits
The Dink Trailer Songs
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Scene Context: The Dink Apple TV Trailer Music
From pop to country, the tracklist reflects Dusty's eccentric journey, featuring Britney Spears' dance hit 'Work B***h' during a poolside encounter and country tracks like Jelly Roll's 'I Am Not Okay' and Scotty McCreery's 'Five More Minutes.' The film closes its sports-comedy tournament with Tyrone Briggs' 'History in the Making' playing over the end credits.
Main Cast
- Jake Johnson Dusty Boyd
- Mary Steenburgen Candace
- Ed Harris Chuck Boyd
- Andy Roddick Self
- Ben Stiller Dr. Stone
- Chloe Fineman Marisa
- Patton Oswalt Skip
- John McEnroe Self
- Aaron Chen PJ
- Martin Kove
Official Trailer
Music Team
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie
| Song Title | Artist | Type |
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| Black Betty | Ram Jam | Song |
| The Best | AWOLNATION | Song |
| Frontier (Extended Mix) | VINAI | Song |
| Get Up Offa That Thing | James Brown | Song |
| Five More Minutes | Scotty McCreery | Song |
| Scarborough Fair / Canticle | Simon & Garfunkel | Song |
| Work B***h | Britney Spears | Song |
| Take It Off | Michael Warren | Song |
| Cowgirl | Michael Warren | Song |
| I Am Not Okay | Jelly Roll | Song |
| King Talk | Blackway | Song |
| Time O' ya Life | Greg Camp | Song |
| History in the Making | Tyrone Briggs | Song |
| Cowgirl | Michael Warren | Song |