Every Song & When They Play

Apart from walking through a gripping prison escape drama, Escape at Dannemora also features several scintillating background scores that add more heft to its storytelling. Directed by Ben Stiller, Escape at Dannemora follows the true story of the 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape. Like most prison break and heist narratives, the show takes its time to fully immerse audiences 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 Dannemora‘s boasts a talented cast, including Benicio del Toro, Patricia Arquette, and Paul Dano, among others. Other than walking through the real-life events of Richard Matt & David Sweat’s prison break and featuring great performances, the show also makes good use of its background scores. In its seven-episode runtime, it features many songs that effectively underscore the emotional heft and high stakes of its story.

Escape At Dannemora Episode 1 Songs

“Part 1”

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

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

“Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis: Tilly plays this track for the inmates in Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 1’s opening moments.

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

“Mirror Man” by The Human League: This one can faintly be heard in the background when Dennis is at the bar in Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 1.

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

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

“Chains” by Nick Jonas: When Lyle and Tilly drive back home towards the closing arc of the episode, this track plays in the background.

Escape At Dannemora Episode 2 Songs

“Part 2”

“Courage for Love” by Jesper Munk: Ben Stiller’s prison crime drama Escape At Dannemora features this track in episode 2’s early moments as it shows 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 Sam Smith song complements the scene in which Tilly gets emotional after visiting the shop and noticing that Sweat is not with her anymore.

“Seek & Destroy (2016 Remastered Version)” by Metallica: Sweat listens to Metallica’s “Seek & Destroy” in Escape At Dannemora‘s episode 2.

“Tune Down” by Chris Joss: This one plays in the episode when Sweat finally agrees to the central plan.

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

Escape At Dannemora Episode 3 Songs

“Part 3”

“Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan: This track can be heard in the background in Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 3’s opening moments when Tilly roams in the market.

“Ima F*ckin Rockstar” by Skyzoo, Onyx: As Sweat grabs the hacksaw blades from Matt in Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 3, this song plays in the background.

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

“Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)” by The Hollies: This, too, plays through Matt’s headphones when he is at the sewing shop in episode 3.

“Whipping Post” by Allman Brothers Band: Viewers can faintly hear this track in Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 3 when Tilly and her husband are at the bar.

“Do It Again” by Steely Dan: This one blares through 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 Dannemora‘s episode 3 walks through a montage featuring lock picking and Tilly taking snapshots.

“Worth It” by Fifth Harmony: As Matt gets “Aquafina” from an inmate in the episode, this song plays in the background.

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

Escape At Dannemora Episode 4 Songs

“Part 4”

“Liar” by The Shelters: When Palmer parks his bike outside the prison in Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 4’s opening moments, this song plays in the background.

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

“You Rascal You” by Hanni El Khatib: In Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 4, Tilly breaks down and starts crying while Matt tries to help by ensuring she does not get fired. This is when Hanni Ek Khatib’s “You Rascal You” plays in the background.

“The Snake” by Oscar Brown, Jr.: While Tilly tries new swimsuits 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 towards the episode’s closing arc, this one 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” is featured in Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 5 when Tilly and Lyle get doughnuts while going to work.

“All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor: This one plays on the radio in Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 5 when Tilly turns it on.

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

Escape At Dannemora Episode 6 Songs

“Part 6”

“Right Down the Line” by Gerry Rafferty: This one plays in Escape at Dannemora episode 6’s opening moments when a cop arrives at the central store.

“Love Will Find a Way” by Pablo Cruise: The show features this track when the cop shows up at the store’s cash register.

“Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit” by Wu-Tang Clan: Vic anxiously raps the lyrics of this song while playing it in Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 6.

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

“Here Comes the Hotsteppers” by Ini Kamoze: When Tilly returns to work the next day and notices how all eyes are set 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 head out of the hospital in Escape at Dannemora‘s finale, this Ed Sheeran track plays in the background.

“Better Days” by Graham Nash: This one serves as the end credits score for the episode.

“So American” by Portugal the Man: Midway through its end credits, Escape at Dannemora‘s episode 7 features this song and plays it till the credits stop rolling.