The soundtrack of Netflix’s Western drama series Ransom Canyon is loaded with contemporary Western hits, pop, and folk songs, and other well-known tracks from all sorts of bands and singers. Next to Ransom Canyon’s outstanding cast, led by Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, the soundtrack of the new Netflix series is one of its best aspects. Ransom Canyon also features an original score made by composer Jeff Cardoni, whose other credits include White House Plumbers, Silicon Valley, and Young Sheldon.
The use of music in Ransom Canyon is integral to its story developments and its portrayal of its various characters, who are all inevitably intertwined in the small-town North Texas setting. Music plays an important role all the way up to Ransom Canyon’s ending, which sets up the potential for a second season based on the popular Ransom Canyon book series written by Jodi Thomas. There are even several instances of live performance in Ransom Canyon that contribute to the authentic look and feel of the series, particularly Kelly’s character Quinn, who is a concert pianist.
Ransom Canyon Season 1 Episode 1 Songs
“Don’t Let Me Fall”
“I Got You” by Brophy, Josh Johnson: This song plays at the very beginning of Ransom Canyon as Staten looks over the cliff on horseback and rides home. It continues to play over the first title card around the 2-minute mark.
“Greatest of All Time” by Gavin DeGraw: This song plays immediately after the previous one as Staten arrives at a party at Davis’s house to celebrate Randall’s birthday.
“Espresso” by Ryan Oakes: This song plays around the 12-minute mark as Lucas and Reid arrive at a party.
“Radio” by Graffiti Royale: This song plays around the 13:40 mark as people jump into the pool at Reid’s party.
“Color You In” by Yam Haus: This song plays around the 18-minute mark as Staten visits Quinn at her house to fix her engine.
“Blondie” by Modern Aquatic: This song plays around the 21:20 mark as Lucas smiles at Lauren at their high school.
“Bad Blood” by Tumbleweed Wanderers: This song plays around the 33-minute mark as Yancy gets a drink at the bar and talks to Ellie.
Ransom Canyon Season 1 Episode 2 Songs
“Sure as the Day Is Long”
“Only Wanna Be With You” by Hootie & the Blowfish: This song plays around the 12:45 mark as Staten drunkenly sings along at the jukebox in Quinn’s dance hall.
“Who Are You” by Mehro: This song plays around the 29:30 mark after Reid gets up and leaves the table during a dinner party. When Lauren goes to follow him, Lucas follows her, and they talk about their budding relationship.
Ransom Canyon Season 1 Episode 3 Songs
“Trouble Can Be Fun Sometimes”
“Texas Sun” by Khruangbin & Leon Bridges: This song plays at the very beginning of episode 3 as Yancy’s backstory in prison is revealed, and he gets into a prison fight.
“Devil Within” by Wayne Murray & Andrew Britton: This song plays around the 12:30 mark after Freddie suspects someone is watching him in a hardware store. Yancy follows him to a motel, trying to see what he’s up to in Ransom.
“Feels Good” by O.N.E The Duo: This song plays around the 17-minute mark as Quinn and her sister Angie go horseback riding and race together.
“Second One To Know” by Chris Stapleton: This song plays around the 21:30 mark as people attend a party at Quinn’s dance hall.
“Wildfire” by Savvy & Mandy: This song plays around the 23:50 mark as Quinn speaks with Staten’s dad at her dance hall party.
“High Time” by Ethan Tucker: This song plays around the 26:40 mark as Davis and Staten’s father praise Reid’s performance on the football field as Staten looks on with a knowing eye. It continues as he talks to Quinn and congratulates her on her successful dance hall opening and all the way through the 29-minute mark as Kit and Sheriff Brigman get into a fist fight.
“Dreams on Fire” by Livingmore: This song plays around the 30-minute mark as Quinn’s pianist mentor, Katherine, talks to Quinn at the dance hall.
“Spade” by Charley Crockett: This song is performed by Charley Crockett around the 31-minute mark. He plays for the dancing patrons at the dance hall.
“I Need Your Love” by Charley Crockett: This song is performed by Crockett around the 33-minute mark. Staten invites Quinn to slow dance before Davis shows up to ruin their moment. It continues as Davis pulls Reid over to admit to the truth about being a hero that night Nick fell in the abandoned house.
“My Own Enemy” by Arrow Reynolds: This song plays around the 42-minute mark as Lucas and Lauren have an emotional conversation before Lucas runs in front of Lauren’s car.
“Your Daddy Gave Me a Motorcycle” by Bombay Beach Revival: This song plays around the 37:30 mark as Staten confronts his father at the dance hall.
