Mad Men: More Music From the Series: Season 1–4

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Notes from “jacksbrain”, the arranger:

As a fan of Mad Men, I've always enjoyed the music heard on the series since it's usually very well used to explain feelings, plots or simply introduces as in the 60s! (my favourite music period of the last century!). So during last weeks I've been working on a collection of music heard on the 4 seasons to date.

The compiled list, along with the 1st and 2nd official volumes (that only contain music from season 1 & 2, and don't have everything) is probably, the most precise and complete compilation to date, since it joins all the info I could found around the web (see references below), adds some music still unheard and correct some info. But it isn't 100% of the music yet, so in case you can help to complete it or you find any error (there are a lot, for sure!), I'd appreciate your comments, info and opinions! If you want more details about the music on the serie, you can check the spreadsheet I shared HERE, which lists all the music included on this compilation and also more music (not all) still unknown, and comments about it.

The compilation INCLUDES:

  • Songs heard during the serie.
  • Exctract from the serie when any character sings and, in some cases, the original songs that they sing.
  • Samples used for the intro theme and other versions
  • Info about the timing of every song in the series (mostly).
  • Some of these songs are not exactly the same version as heard on the series, since I couldn't find them. When this happens, it is explained in the comments of each track, and a similar version is included.

The compilation does NOT INCLUDE:

  • Music oficially published in the 1st and 2nd volumes.
  • Score music composed by David Carbonara for the series: here, here or here.
  • Music used in the promos.

Several sources were used (rips from the series, youtube rips, songs found around the web, Spotify rips...). To make the compilation, several list were consulted, main references are listed in a link below, but I'd like to thank specially to AMC, Koen Mostert, cabal and Tom for their previous lists.

Enjoy & say thanks!

jacksbrain

Tracklist

1Digital Media: Season 1
2Digital Media: Season 2
#TitleArtistLength
1Music From the Indian Guest
Jan Van Reeth & Anne Lies Sturm2:44
2Temptation Is Hard to Fight
George McGregor & The Bronzettes2:45
3Sukiyaki
lead vocals:
坂本九 (in 1961)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Music Japan (in 1963)
recording of:
上を向いて歩こう (in 1961)
lyricist:
James “Buzz” Cason, 永六輔 and Tom Lesslie
composer:
中村八大
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing, イーエムアイ音楽出版 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI内国事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
日本の歌百選 (number: 12)
坂本九3:09
4Cantata, BWV 140 “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme”
Johann Sebastian Bach4:48
5Theme From “A Summer Place”
recording of:
Theme from “A Summer Place” (original instrumental version)
composer:
Max Steiner (in 1959)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. and Warner/Chappell North America
Percy Faith & His Orchestra2:27
6I’m in Love
The Pentagons2:23
7I’m Through With Love
cover recording of:
I’m Through With Love
lyricist:
Gus Kahn
composer:
Fud Livingston and Matty Malneck
Marilyn Monroe2:35
8Swingin’ Saints
The Gigalo’s2:19
9Misirlou
recording of:
Misirlou (in 1960)
lyricist:
Milton Leeds, Bob Russell and Fred Wise
arranger:
Nicholas Roubanis
publisher:
Misirlou Music Inc.
translated version of:
Misirlou (Dick Dale instrumental arrangement)
Martin Denny2:38
10What’ll I Do?Johnny Mathis2:57
11Treat You Right
The Sevilles2:03
12Cup of LonelinessGeorge Jones2:37
13Stranger on the Shore
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. UK (in 1962) and K-Tel International (in 1984)
recording of:
Stranger on the Shore (original instrumental version)
composer:
Acker Bilk
publisher:
EMI Music Ltd. and EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Acker Bilk2:50
3Digital Media: Season 3
4Digital Media: Season 4
5Digital Media: A Beautiful Mine: Other Versions & Samples

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compiler:jacksbrain