Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Soundtrack (2017): Every Song
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Soundtrack (2017): Every Song & When It Plays in the movie
After seven months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at Bill Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Jason Dixon, an immature mother's boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is only exacerbated.
The soundtrack for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) features a folk-infused instrumental score composed by Carter Burwell. His acoustic guitar themes and marching percussion, such as in 'Mildred Goes To War' and 'Billboards On Fire,' reflect the film's dark and tension-filled atmosphere. A key musical element of the film is Townes Van Zandt's folk song 'Buckskin Stallion Blues,' which appears in two versions: the original by Van Zandt and a closing cover by Amy Annelle.
Several memorable scenes in the movie are paired with popular rock, folk, and pop songs. Audiences often search for ABBA's 'Chiquitita,' which Officer Jason Dixon (Sam Rockwell) listens to on his headphones right before learning of Chief Willoughby's death. Another key song placement is 'His Master's Voice' by Monsters of Folk, which plays during the violent scene where Dixon assaults Red Welby and throws him out of a window.
Soundtrack & Songs List
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Martha (Opera in 4 Acts), Act 2: Last Rose of Summer (Thomas Moore)
Scene Context: The scene opens with classical music playing in the background, accompanied by visuals of dilapidated billboards across Missouri. The same musical piece is heard when a fire breaks out at the local police station.
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Buckskin Stallion Blues
Scene Context: Mildred drops her son off at school shortly after posting the three billboards; he exits the vehicle angrily, slamming the car door, and she proceeds to the store.
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Radio Song
The Felice Brothers
Scene Context: Dixon intimidates Red during a pool game at the bar, after which Mildred intervenes and announces her intention to play next.
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John's Theme (Children Play)
Scene Context: Dixon watches "Don't Look Now" with his mother, who instructs him to visit one of Mildred's friends to pick her up.
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Chiquitita
Scene Context: Dixon wears headphones and sings along to a song while the police station nearby processes the aftermath of Detective Willoughby's suicide.
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His Master's Voice
Monsters of Folk
Scene Context: Dixon reacts violently upon learning of Willoughby's death, assaulting Red at the billboard offices and subsequently throwing him out a window.
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Walk Away Renee
Scene Context: Dixon is seated at a bar drinking alone when two men enter.
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Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, K. 279: II. Andante
Scene Context: James and Mildred arrive at the restaurant and are seated while classical piano music plays in the background.
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Scene Context: Dixon exits the bar after overhearing two men discussing a rape incident. He reenters shortly afterward, having acquired a light and a cigarette
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Buckskin Stallion Blues
Amy Annelle
Scene Context: The final song plays as Dixon and Mildred drive to Idaho in search of the rapist, leading into the end credits.
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Christine Is Dead
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Mildred Goes To War
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The Deer
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Buckskin Stallion Blues
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A Cough Of Blood, A Dark Drive
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I've Been Arrested
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Fruit Loops
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Billboards On Fire
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Slippers
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The Last Rose of Summer
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My Dear Anne
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Walk Away Renee
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Billboards Are Back
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Collecting Samples
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Sorry Welby
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Countermove
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Can't Give Up Hope
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Buckskin Stallion Blues
Amy Annelle
The film's soundtrack list also includes classical pieces like Renée Fleming's performance of the opera song 'Last Rose of Summer' from Martha, which plays during the opening shot of the billboards and the police station fire. Other folk and soul tracks featured in the movie include Joan Baez's cover of 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,' The Four Tops' 'Walk Away Renee,' and 'Radio Song' by The Felice Brothers, creating a rustic and roots-oriented musical backdrop.
Main Cast
- Frances McDormand Mildred
- Woody Harrelson Willoughby
- Sam Rockwell Dixon
- Abbie Cornish Anne
- Lucas Hedges Robbie
- Željko Ivanek Desk Sergeant
- Caleb Landry Jones Red Welby
- Clarke Peters Abercrombie
- Samara Weaving Penelope
- John Hawkes Charlie
Official Trailer
Music Team
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie
| Song Title | Artist | Type |
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| Martha (Opera in 4 Acts), Act 2: Last Rose of Summer (Thomas Moore) | Renée Fleming | Song |
| Buckskin Stallion Blues | Townes Van Zandt | Song |
| Radio Song | The Felice Brothers | Song |
| John's Theme (Children Play) | Pino Donaggio | Song |
| Chiquitita | ABBA | Song |
| His Master's Voice | Monsters of Folk | Song |
| Walk Away Renee | Four Tops | Song |
| Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, K. 279: II. Andante | Mozart | Song |
| The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down | Joan Baez | Song |
| Buckskin Stallion Blues | Amy Annelle | Song |
| Christine Is Dead | Pino Donaggio | Song |
| Mildred Goes To War | Carter Burwell | Score |
| The Deer | Carter Burwell | Score |
| Buckskin Stallion Blues | Townes Van Zandt | Score |
| A Cough Of Blood, A Dark Drive | Carter Burwell | Score |
| I've Been Arrested | Carter Burwell | Score |
| Fruit Loops | Carter Burwell | Score |
| Billboards On Fire | Carter Burwell | Score |
| Slippers | Carter Burwell | Score |
| The Last Rose of Summer | Renée Fleming | Score |
| My Dear Anne | Carter Burwell | Score |
| Walk Away Renee | Four Tops | Score |
| Billboards Are Back | Carter Burwell | Score |
| Collecting Samples | Carter Burwell | Score |
| Sorry Welby | Carter Burwell | Score |
| The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down | Joan Baez | Score |
| Countermove | Carter Burwell | Score |
| Can't Give Up Hope | Carter Burwell | Score |
| Buckskin Stallion Blues | Amy Annelle | Score |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?
The score for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri was composed by Carter Burwell.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?
There are 29 songs featured in the soundtrack for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?
The main genres for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri include Crime, Drama.