Quick Facts
| Title | Priscilla |
| Genre | Biographical drama |
| Director / Writer | Sofia Coppola |
| Based On | “Elvis and Me” (1985 memoir) by Priscilla Presley & Sandra Harmon |
| Starring | Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi |
| Music Supervisors | Phoenix (Thomas Mars) & Randall Poster |
| Release Date | September 4, 2023 (Venice); November 3, 2023 (U.S., A24) |
| Soundtrack Release | November 2, 2023 (ABKCO Records / A24 Music), 17 tracks |
| Where to Stream Soundtrack | Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music |
Priscilla is a 2023 American biographical drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Sofia Coppola, based on Priscilla Presley and Sandra Harmon’s 1985 memoir Elvis and Me.
It follows Presley’s life and her relationship with Elvis Presley. Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi play Priscilla and Elvis, respectively.
Priscilla Movie Soundtrack
Priscilla premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2023. It was released in the United States by A24 on November 3, 2023.
Music of Priscilla Movie
Priscilla’s music was supervised by the French indie pop band Phoenix — led by Thomas Mars, Sofia Coppola’s husband — alongside veteran music supervisor Randall Poster. Phoenix also composed original score cues for the film. Notably, the movie contains no music by Elvis Presley himself: Elvis Presley Enterprises declined to license his catalog, so Coppola and her team built an anachronistic, mostly 1950s–60s-inspired soundtrack instead, in the same spirit as her 2006 film Marie Antoinette.
Approximately 51 songs and score cues were used across the film, with 17 selected for the official soundtrack album. The album was released by ABKCO Records and A24 Music on November 2, 2023. Sons of Raphael’s “My Elixir,” a cover of a Phoenix track from the 2022 album Alpha Zulu, served as the soundtrack’s lead single.
Priscilla Movie Soundtrack Original Soundtrack List
- Going Home by Alice Coltrane (9:59): “Going Home” is a track by Alice Coltrane from her album “Lord of Lords”, released in 1972. The song was produced by Alice Coltrane herself. It is an instrumental piece with a duration of approximately 10 minutes. The song is a beautiful blend of musical and spiritual music, detailing Alice Coltrane’s deep interest in spirituality and her innovative approach to music.
- Baby, I Love You by Ramones (3:45): The song “Baby, I Love You” is covered by the American punk rock band the Ramones. It was originally recorded by the Ronettes in 1963. Cover versions of the Ramones’ songs were recorded in 1979 and their album “End of the Century” was released in 1980.
- Venus by Frankie Avalon (2:22): “Venus” is a song by Frankie Avalon released in 1959. The song became Avalon’s first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, spending five weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also reached number ten on the R&B chart.
- Sweet Nothin’s (Single Version) by Brenda Lee (2:23): Brenda Lee’s song “Sweet Nothin’” was released as a single in 1959. The song became Lee’s first major hit single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 4 in April 1960.
- Crimson & Clover by Tommy James & The Shondells (3:28): The song was released by American rock band Tommy James & the Shondells. The song was written by Tommy James and the band’s drummer Peter Lucia Jr., and heralded a change in the group’s sound and composition. The song was released as a rough mix in late 1968 after a radio station liked it.
- (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons (Single Version) by The Righteous Brothers (2:47): “(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons” was written by Ivory “Deek” Watson and William “Pat” Best. The Righteous Brothers’ version appeared on their 1965 Philles Records album Back to Back, produced by Phil Spector.
- How You Satisfy Me by Spectrum (4:10): “How You Satisfy Me” is a song by Spectrum and a musical project by UK-based musician Sonic Boom. The song is associated with Spectrum’s early-1990s album “Soul Kiss (Glide Divine)”.
- Country by Porches (1:50): The song is by Porches, a musical project of New York-based musician Aaron Maine.
- The Crystal Cat by Dan Deacon (3:49): A 2007 track by Baltimore avant-garde composer Dan Deacon that placed No. 84 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 best songs of 2007. In the film, it plays during Priscilla’s hair-dyeing scene.
- Forever by The Little Dipper (2:24): Written by Buddy Killen and recorded by the Anita Kerr Singers under the group name The Little Dippers, “Forever” was released in January 1960 and spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 9.
- Wade in the Water by The Soul Stirrers (3:06): “Wade in the Water” is performed by the gospel group the Soul Stirrers, featuring a young Sam Cooke (who sang lead for the group in the 1950s before his solo career) alongside J. W. Alexander.
- Goin’ Places by The Orlons (2:29): “Goin’ Places” is a song by The Orlons, an American R&B vocal group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed around 1960
- Stratus by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith (3:02): “Stratus” is by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, from her album “EARS”, released on April 1, 2016. The song is an instrumental and has been described as a visionary composition that beautifully blends synth beats and acoustic vocals.
- Nobody Knows – Pastor T.L Barrett & the Youth Christ Choir (6:28): The song was released as part of the 1971 album “Like a Ship… (Without a Sail)”, produced by Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir.
Priscilla Movie Soundtrack:
- Gassenhauer by Erik Charlston (0:46) — a percussionist’s take on Carl Orff’s Schulwerk composition
- Rippling Waters – Speedy West (2:45)
- My Elixir – Sons of Raphael (3:49)
Release Date of Priscilla Movie
Priscilla premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2023. It also screened as the centerpiece selection of the 2023 New York Film Festival on October 6. The film was distributed in the United States by A24 and in Italy by Vision Distribution.
Stage 6 Films and Sony Pictures Releasing International were originally set to distribute the film outside the United States and Italy, but Mubi later acquired those international rights.
The Match Factory handles international sales and Mubi itself distributes in the United Kingdom, distributing in Ireland, Germany, Benelux, Türkiye, and Latin America.
The additional songs will be available to play on Spotify and the original soundtrack is available on Amazon Music and Apple Music. Here is the list of songs in the Priscilla Movie Soundtrack, along with the singers.
(External Link: Priscilla Movie Soundtrack)
(Source: Priscilla Movie Soundtrack, FILM MUSIC REPORTER)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Priscilla soundtrack include any Elvis Presley songs?
No. Elvis Presley Enterprises declined to license his music for the film, so director Sofia Coppola built an anachronistic soundtrack of 1950s-60s songs and Phoenix’s original score instead.
Who supervised the music for Priscilla?
The French band Phoenix, led by Thomas Mars (Sofia Coppola’s husband), and music supervisor Randall Poster oversaw the film’s music and composed original score elements.
How many songs are on the official Priscilla soundtrack album?
The official album, released November 2, 2023 on ABKCO Records and A24 Music, has 17 tracks, drawn from roughly 51 songs and score cues used across the full film.
What is the lead single from the Priscilla soundtrack?
“My Elixir” by Sons of Raphael, a cover of a track from Phoenix’s 2022 album Alpha Zulu, was released as the soundtrack’s lead single.
Is Priscilla based on a true story?
Yes. It is adapted from Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir Elvis and Me, co-written with Sandra Harmon, and follows Priscilla’s real relationship with Elvis Presley.
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