Dazed and Confused Soundtrack: Dazed and Confused is a 1993 comedy film which is written and directed by Richard Linklater.
Quick Facts
| Title | Dazed and Confused (1993) |
| Release Date | September 24, 1993 |
| Composer | None – the film uses no original score |
| Music | Licensed 1970s rock songs (Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Black Sabbath, Kiss, and others) |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Studio | Gramercy Pictures |
| Runtime | 102 minutes |
It stars Jason London, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Cole Hauser, Parker Posey, Adam Goldberg, and Matthew McConaughey.
The film is produced by Sean Daniel, James Jacks, and Richard Linklater with co-producer Anne Walker-McBay.
Set in 1976 Austin, the movie portrays the lives of various teenagers on their last day of school.
There is no central conflict but rather interconnected storylines that follow different social groups, including hazing rituals, a football star’s refusal to sign a pledge, and people hanging out at a pool hall.
Dazed and Confused Release Date: Dazed and Confused was released in the United States on September 24, 1993, by Gramercy Pictures.
Dazed and Confused Soundtrack List
The film’s soundtrack was made available to the public on September 28, 1993, under The Medicine Label.
“Hurricane” by Bob Dylan, “Hey Baby” by Ted Nugent, and “Sweet Emotion” by Aerosmith were in the film, but not on the commercial soundtracks.
“The Alien Song (For Those Who Listen)” by Milla Jovovich was performed in the movie, but not included in the soundtrack.
Below is the complete list of songs from the Dazed and Confused soundtrack.
- Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo: “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” is a 1970 song by Rick Derringer, first recorded by Johnny Winter’s band.
- Slow Ride: “Slow Ride” is a song by the English rock band Foghat. It was released in 1975 as the lead single from their album “Fool for the City”.
- School’s Out: “School’s Out” is Alice Cooper’s most popular song and was released as the title track of his fifth album on April 26, 1972.
- Jim Dandy: “Jim Dandy” is a song by Lincoln Chase, first recorded by LaVern Baker in 1955. It topped R&B charts and reached #17 on pop charts in the US.
- Tush: “Tush” is a song by ZZ Top, released as a single from their album Fandango!. It was ranked the 67th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.
- Love Hurts: “Love Hurts” is a song written by Boudleaux Bryant. It was first recorded by the Everly Brothers in July 1960 and later covered by Nazareth and Jim Capaldi in the ’70s.
- Stranglehold: “Stranglehold” is a 1975 song by Ted Nugent from his self-titled debut album, featuring Derek St. Holmes on vocals.
- Cherry Bomb: “Cherry Bomb” is the debut single by the all-female band the Runaways. It was ranked 52nd on VH1’s 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.
- Fox on the Run: “Fox on the Run” is a 1975 song by the British glam rock band Sweet. It was their first self-written single.
- Low Rider: “Low Rider” is a song by War and Jerry Goldstein, released in 1975 on the album “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”
- Tuesday’s Gone: “Tuesday’s Gone” is a track from Lynyrd Skynyrd’s debut album and also appears on their first live LP.
- Highway Star: “Highway Star” is a fast-paced song by Deep Purple, off their sixth album, Machine Head (1972).
- Rock and Roll All Nite: “Rock and Roll All Nite” is a 1975 song by Kiss from their album Dressed to Kill.
- Paranoid: “Paranoid” is a 1970 song by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It is the first single from the band’s second studio album, Paranoid, with “The Wizard” as the B-side.
Additional Songs
The film also has some additional songs.
- “Free Ride” by Edgar Winter Group
- “No More Mr. Nice Guy” by Alice Cooper
- “Living in the USA” by The Steve Miller Band
- “Never Been Any Reason” by Head East
- “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” by War
- “Summer Breeze” by Seals and Crofts
- “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John
- “Balinese” by ZZ Top
- “Lord Have Mercy On My Soul” by Black Oak Arkansas
- “I Just Want to Make Love to You” by Foghat
- “Show Me the Way” by Peter Frampton
- “Do You Feel Like We Do” by Peter Frampton.
Dazed and Confused Official Trailer
You can watch the trailer below:
You can enjoy the entire album, including all of its songs and scores, on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These platforms offer a variety of songs, and you can easily search for the album by name.
Who Composed the Dazed and Confused Soundtrack?
Dazed and Confused has no original score and no credited composer. Richard Linklater built the entire soundtrack out of licensed rock songs from 1970 to 1976 — artists like Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Black Sabbath, Kiss, Deep Purple, and Ted Nugent — to evoke the film’s last-day-of-school setting in 1976 Austin, Texas. There is no orchestral or instrumental score underneath the songs.
Where to Stream Dazed and Confused: The film can be rented or purchased on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play, and it also streams free with ads on Tubi. The soundtrack album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote the score for Dazed and Confused?
No one — the film has no original score. Every piece of music in Dazed and Confused is a licensed 1970s rock or pop song, hand-picked by director Richard Linklater.
Was there an official soundtrack album?
Yes. A commercial soundtrack was released on September 28, 1993, under The Medicine Label, though a handful of songs heard in the film, including Bob Dylan’s “Hurricane” and Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion,” were left off the official release.
Where can I watch Dazed and Confused?
Dazed and Confused is available to rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play, and streams free with ads on Tubi.
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