Pulp Fiction Soundtrack: “Pulp Fiction” is a movie about crime and violence that was released in 1994. It was written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary.
Quick Facts
| Film | Pulp Fiction (1994) |
| Director | Quentin Tarantino |
| Story By | Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary |
| Music Supervisor | No original score — curated by Quentin Tarantino; soundtrack produced by Tarantino & Lawrence Bender |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 2 hr 34 min |
| Release Dates | May 21, 1994 (Cannes); October 14, 1994 (US, Miramax) |
| Soundtrack Album | Released September 27, 1994 on MCA Records |
| Where to Watch | Prime Video, Paramount+, or rent/buy on Apple TV |
| Where to Stream Soundtrack | Spotify & Apple Music |
The film stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Ving Rhames, and Uma Thurman.
The film is produced by Lawrence Bender with executive producers Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, and Stacey Sher, and the co-executive producers include Richard N. Gladstein, Bob Weinstein, and Harvey Weinstein.
Pulp Fiction Release dates: “Pulp Fiction” was released on May 21, 1994, at the Cannes Film Festival, and it was later released on October 14, 1994, by Miramax Films in the United States.
Pulp Fiction Soundtrack List
Here is the complete list of Pulp Fiction Soundtracks, which came out in 1994. The soundtrack album was released in 1994 and includes 16 tracks, each performed by various artists.
- Misirlou[fn 1]: The song “Misirlou” was written by Nick Roubanis, Fred Wise, Milton Leeds, and Chaim Tauber, and was recorded by Dick Dale & His Del-Tones for 2 minutes and 27 seconds.
- “Royale with Cheese” (Dialogue): It is a famous movie dialogue spoken by characters portrayed by actors Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta. They discuss the different names and sizes of fast food items in other countries.
- Jungle Boogie: “Jungle Boogie” is a funk song composed by Ronald Bell for the band Kool & the Gang from the 1973 album Wild and Peaceful.
- Let’s Stay Together: It is a hit soul song by Al Green from his 1972 album of the same name. Produced by Willie Mitchell, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts for 16 and 9 weeks, respectively.
- Bustin’ Surfboards: “Bustin’ Surfboards” is a 1962 instrumental surf rock hit single by The Tornadoes. It was written by Norman Sanders and Leonard Delaney and has since become a classic of the surf rock genre.
- Lonesome Town: Ricky Nelson’s song “Lonesome Town” was written by Baker Knight and released in 1958. It was accompanied by The Jordanaires. The song was at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 15 on the R&B chart.
- Son of a Preacher Man: It was penned and composed by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and recorded by British singer Dusty Springfield in September 1968 for the album Dusty in Memphis.
- Bullwinkle Part II: “The Centurians, a California band from the late 50s and early 60s, wrote and performed the famous instrumental surf rock tune “Bullwinkle Part II”. In 1995, the band reformed as “The Centurions” and released new material.
- You Never Can Tell: “You Never Can Tell” was penned by Chuck Berry in the early 1960s. It was released in 1964 and became Berry’s final Top 40 hit until 1972. It was also known as “C’est La Vie” or “Teenage Wedding”.
- Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon: “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” was recorded in 1966. It was penned by Neil Diamond and reached number 10 on the US pop singles chart in 1967.
- If Love Is a Red Dress (Hang Me in Rags): Maria McKee’s “If Love Is a Red Dress (Hang Me in Rags)” was performed by Maria McKee. R&B/Soul, Funk, Pop, Halloween music, Classic Soul, Vocal/Easy Listening, and Folk are the genres.
- Comanche: “Comanche” was performed by The Revels. It features Robert Hafner on guitar and a sax solo by James Gordon.
- Flowers on the Wall: “Flowers on the Wall” was penned by The Statler Brothers and written by Lew DeWitt. The songs come under Country.
- Personality Goes a Long Way: “Personality Goes a Long Way” is a dialogue featuring Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta.
- Surf Rider: “Surf Rider” is a popular instrumental song by The Lively Ones, recorded in 1963. It features the guitar work of Bob Bogle, Nole “Nokie” Edwards, and Don Wilson. The song comes under Vocal/Easy Listening.
- Ezekiel 25:17: “Ezekiel 25:17” is a Bible poem by Samuel L. Jackson in the fil. The actual verse reads: “I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes…”
Additional Songs
Here are some of the additional songs of Pulp Fiction Soundtrack:
- “Since I First Met You”
- “Rumble”
- “Strawberry Letter 23”
- “Out of Limits”
- “Stranger Than Fiction: Tarantino Talks!”
Songs not releases
- “Waitin’ in School”
- “Ace of Spades”
- “Teenagers in Love”
Pulp Fiction Official Trailer
You can watch the Pulp Fiction Official Original Trailer below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for Pulp Fiction?
No one — Pulp Fiction has no original film score. Quentin Tarantino personally curated the soundtrack from existing surf-rock, soul, and pop songs, mostly from the 1960s and early 1970s, plus dialogue snippets from the film.
What is the most famous song from the Pulp Fiction soundtrack?
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones’ surf-rock instrumental “Misirlou” opens the film and is the soundtrack’s signature track, though Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell” (played during the dance contest) and Urge Overkill’s cover of “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” are also iconic needle-drops.
When was the Pulp Fiction soundtrack album released?
The soundtrack album was released on September 27, 1994 by MCA Records, produced by Quentin Tarantino and Lawrence Bender. It mixes nine songs, several tracks combining dialogue with music, and a few dialogue-only tracks.
Is “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” a Neil Diamond song?
Neil Diamond wrote and originally recorded “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” in 1967, but the version heard in Pulp Fiction is the 1993 cover by Urge Overkill.
Where can I watch Pulp Fiction?
As of this writing, Pulp Fiction streams on Prime Video and Paramount+, and it’s available to rent or buy digitally on platforms like Apple TV.
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