The Big Lebowski Soundtrack:- The Big Lebowski is a crime-comedy film directed and written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.
In this film, Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, and thugs break into his home and urinate on his rug. In search of recompense, The Dude tracks down the real Jeffrey Lebowski and, in a case of mistaken identity, is drawn into a kidnapping plot involving the millionaire’s wife.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Big Lebowski |
| Release date | March 6, 1998 (United States) |
| Directors | Joel Coen, Ethan Coen |
| Genre | Crime, Comedy |
| Composer | Carter Burwell |
| Soundtrack label | Mercury Records |
| Soundtrack release | February 24, 1998 |
| Music supervisor / archivist | T Bone Burnett |
Who composed The Big Lebowski Soundtrack?
The original score was composed by Carter Burwell, a longtime collaborator of the Coen brothers on nearly every one of their films. Among his other notable scores are Miller’s Crossing (1990), Fargo (1996), Being John Malkovich (1999), and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), for which he received an Academy Award nomination.
Beyond Burwell’s score, the film is equally famous for its compiled soundtrack of licensed songs, curated by T Bone Burnett (credited as “Music Archivist”) in close collaboration with the Coens, spanning rock, folk, classical, and country music chosen to underscore specific characters and scenes.
The Big Lebowski Soundtrack List
Here is a complete list of The Big Lebowski Soundtracks. You can listen to them on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Music, and other platforms.
- The Man In Me is a song by Bob Dylan. The song is part of the album New Morning, which was released on 21 October 1970.
- Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles is a song by Captain Beefheart. The song is part of the album Clear Spot, which was released in October 1972.
- My Mood Swings is a song by Elvis Costello. The song is part of the album The Big Lebowski, which was released on 24 February 1998.
- Ataypura is a song by Yma Sumac. The song genres are Schlager & Volksmusik, Musica tropicale, Classical, Argentinian Folclore, and Pop.
- Just Dropped In is a song by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition. The song is part of the album The First Edition, which was released in November 1967.
- Walking Song is a song by Meredith Monk. The song is part of the album Volcano Songs, which was released on March 11, 1997.
- Lujon is a song by Henry Mancini. The song is part of the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which was released on 5 October 1961.
- Hotel California is a song by Gipsy Kings. The song is part of the album Rubáiyát: Elektra’s 40th Anniversary, which was released in 1990.
- Techno Pop is a song by Carter Burwell. The song is part of the album The Big Lebowski, which was released on 24 February 1998.
- Dead Flowers is a song by Townes Van Zandt, a cover of The Rolling Stones original, played over the film’s closing credits.
- I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good is a song by Nina Simone.
- Stamping Ground is a song by Moondog with Orchestra.
- Glück, das mir verblieb (from the opera Die tote Stadt) is performed by the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra.
- Traffic Boom is a song by Piero Piccioni.
Additional Music of The Big Lebowski
Here is a complete list of additional music heard in the film but not on the official 1998 soundtrack album:-
- “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” is a song by Sons of the Pioneers. The song is part of the album Presenting Sons of the Pioneers, which was released on 15 September 1934.
- “Mucha Muchacha” is a song by The Monks. The song is part of the album Black Monk Time, which was released in March 1966.
- “I Hate You” is a song by The Monks. The song is part of the album Black Monk Time, which was released in March 1966.
- “Requiem in D Minor: Introitus and Lacrimosa” is a song by The Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir.
- “Run Through the Jungle” is a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival, from their album Cosmo’s Factory, released July 8, 1970 by Fantasy Records.
- “Behave Yourself” is a song by Booker T. & the MG’s. The song is part of the album Green Onions, which was released in October 1962.
- “Tammy” is a song by Debbie Reynolds. The song is part of the album Presenting Debbie Reynolds, which was released on 26 November 1958
- “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” is a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The song is part of the album Cosmo’s Factory. The album was released on July 8, 1970 by Fantasy Records.
- “Oye Como Va” is a song by Santana. The song is part of the album Abraxas. It was released on September 23, 1970 by Columbia Records.
- “Peaceful Easy Feeling” by Eagles. The song is part of the album Eagles, which was released on June 01, 1972.
- “Viva Las Vegas” performed in the film by ZZ Top (with Bunny Lebowski) and Shawn Colvin (closing credits).
- “Piacere Sequence” by Usuelli
- “Standing on the Corner” by Dean Martin
- “Gnomus” (from Pictures at an Exhibition)
- “We Venerate Thy Cross” by The Rustavi Choir.
- “Dick on a Case” score cue by Carter Burwell
The film was released on March 6, 1998 (United States). Music lovers can enjoy The Big Lebowski Soundtracks on platforms like Spotify and Amazon Music. (External Link:- The Big Lebowski Soundtrack)
Where to Stream
The Big Lebowski (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. The film itself is available to rent or buy on major digital platforms; see our streaming guide for current options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Big Lebowski score?
Carter Burwell, a frequent Coen brothers collaborator, composed the original score, credited alongside a compiled soundtrack of licensed songs curated by T Bone Burnett.
Why is Kenny Rogers’ “Just Dropped In” so associated with the film?
“Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition soundtracks the Dude’s psychedelic dream sequence and is one of the soundtrack’s signature tracks.
What song plays over the closing credits of The Big Lebowski?
Townes Van Zandt’s cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Dead Flowers” plays over the closing credits.
When was The Big Lebowski soundtrack album released?
The official soundtrack album was released on Mercury Records on February 24, 1998, the same window as the film’s theatrical release on March 6, 1998.
Where can I listen to The Big Lebowski soundtrack?
The soundtrack album is streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Related reading: Browse more compiled and licensed-song soundtracks on our movie soundtrack hub, or check our full streaming guide for where to watch.