Sing Soundtrack: Sing is a 2016 Animation, Comedy, Family, and Musical film which is directed by Garth Jennings and Christophe Lourdelet.
It was penned by Garth Jennings and stars Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Tori Kelly, Taron Egerton, Nick Kroll, and more.
It was produced by Janet Healy and Christopher Meledandri, with associate producers Brett Hoffman and Robert Taylor.
Sing was released on September 11, 2016, on TIFF and released in the United States on December 21, 2016, by Universal Pictures. Note: this page covers the original 2016 film — its 2021 sequel, Sing 2, is covered in a separate post on this site.
Quick Facts
| Title | Sing |
| Format | Animated film |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical |
| Director | Garth Jennings, Christophe Lourdelet |
| Composer | Joby Talbot |
| Release date | December 21, 2016 (US) |
| Status | Released |
Who Composed the Sing Soundtrack?
The Sing soundtrack was composed by Joby Talbot, a renowned composer known for his splendid musical contributions to the film industry. He is best known for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in 2005, Son of Rambow in 2007, and Wonka in 2023. His score was released separately from the song-driven soundtrack as “Sing (Original Motion Picture Score).”
Sing Soundtrack List
Here is the complete list of Sing Soundtracks released in 2016. The soundtrack album includes various tracks performed by different artists.
- Faith: “Faith” is a song by Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande, written specifically for the movie and released in 2016.
- Gimme Some Lovin’: “Gimme Some Lovin'” is a 1966 hit song by the Spencer Davis Group. It reached the Top 10 in several countries and was included in Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs.
- The Way I Feel Inside: Performed in the film by Taron Egerton (as Johnny), this is a Rod Argent-written song originally recorded by The Zombies.
- Let’s Face the Music and Dance: It is a jazz song published in 1936 by Irving Berlin for the film Follow the Fleet, featuring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. It’s performed in Sing by Seth MacFarlane.
- I Don’t Wanna: The song is penned by Garth Jennings & Dave Bassett and performed by Scarlett Johansson & Beck Bennett.
- Venus: “Venus” is a 1969 song originally by Shocking Blue, written by Robbie van Leeuwen, which topped charts in nine countries. It’s performed in the film by Reese Witherspoon and Nick Kroll.
- Auditions: The song was released in 2016 and was performed by the Cast of Sing.
- Bamboléo: “Bamboléo” is a Spanish song by Gipsy Kings, released in 1987. It was written by Tonino Baliardo, Chico Bouchikhi, Nicolas Reyes, and Simón Díaz.
- Hallelujah: Performed in the film by Tori Kelly (as Meena). The song was originally written by Leonard Cohen for his album Various Positions (1984).
- Under Pressure: It is a 1981 song by Queen and David Bowie. It reached #1 in the UK and was a top 10 hit in over 10 countries. The song was included on Queen’s album Hot Space.
- Shake It Off: Performed in the film by Nick Kroll and Reese Witherspoon. The original is a single from Taylor Swift’s album, 1989.
- I’m Still Standing: Performed in the film by Taron Egerton. The original song is by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, released in 1983 from John’s album ‘Too Low for Zero’.
- Set It All Free: Scarlett Johansson’s original song for the film, released in 2016.
- My Way: Performed in the film by Seth MacFarlane. Frank Sinatra’s popular version of “My Way” from 1969 uses music from the French song “Comme d’habitude” by Jacques Revaux, Gilles Thibaut, and Claude François.
- Don’t You Worry ’bout a Thing: Performed in the film by Tori Kelly. The original is a Latin soul-jazz song by Stevie Wonder, released as the third single from his album Innervisions.
- Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight: Performed in the film by Jennifer Hudson. The original is a soft rock medley by the Beatles from their 1969 album Abbey Road, written by Paul McCartney.
“Pennies from Heaven” and “Pon de Floor” are additional songs heard in Sing, and Joby Talbot’s instrumental score closes the film with “Out to Lunch (End Titles).”
Sing Official Trailer
You can watch the trailer below:
You can enjoy the entire album, including 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Sing (2016) soundtrack?
Joby Talbot composed the film’s original score, released separately from the song-driven soundtrack album.
When was Sing (2016) released?
It premiered at TIFF on September 11, 2016, and opened in US theaters on December 21, 2016, via Universal Pictures.
Where can I stream the Sing soundtrack?
Both the song soundtrack and Joby Talbot’s score are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Is this the same as the Sing 2 soundtrack?
No. This page covers the original 2016 film. Sing 2 (2021) has its own separate soundtrack and its own page on this site.
What is the opening/signature song of Sing?
“Faith,” performed by Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande, was written specifically for the film and served as its lead single.
Related reading: Browse more animated and family soundtracks on our TV Soundtrack hub, or see what else is streaming via our Streaming guide.