Back to the Future Music
We at Zombie Pit have put together a collection of your favorite music from Back to the Future, so you can listen, stream, digital download or find the CDs and vinyl. Sit back and enjoy a mixture of music and movie clips that is sure to take you right back, to the future!
The Compilation Album brings you classic hits from 1985 and 1955 that are performed and played in the background throughout the movie. Two songs that do not appear on the album are Mr Sandman and The Ballad of Davey Crockett which you can find below. Jump down to the Back to the Future Soundtrack Highlights to hear a collection of 1955 songs sung by the original artists. To find all those compelling muscial phrases that accompany your favorite moments in the movie, check out the Back to the Future Film Score, written by Alan Silvestri. Finally, when Marty Sings, you can savour that pivotal performance in Back to the Future where Marty seals his own fate and that of his parents with his appearance on stage alongside Marvin Berry and the Starlighters at the Enchantment under the sea dance. Pure movie magic!
Compilation ~ Various Artists
Here you will find the wonderful songs that were performed as part as the first movie and also those that were heard in the background. You can also find the original soundtrack score so you can savor all those glorious sounds as you heard them “back” in 1985 and 1955.
The following songs are included on this compilation album. Click on the audio bar to hear a sample of each song.
| The Power Of Love |  |
| Time Bomb Town | |
| Back To The Future | |
| Heaven is One Step Away | |
| Back In Time | |
| Back to the Future Overture | |
| The Wallflower | |
| Night Train | |
| Earth Angel | |
| Johnny B. Goode | |
Who sings Earth Angel?
Originally, Earth Angel was a known hit for The Penguins. In Back to the Future it is performed by Harry Waters Junior (as Marvin Berry). This recording is the movie version.
Who sings Johnny B Goode?
Johnny B Goode was written and recorded by Chuck Berry. In the movie, Mark Campbell sings the song which is lip-synched by Michael J Fox. This recording is the movie version.
Check out our Sundtrack Highlights Album below to hear these songs sung by the original artists.
Two well known hits from the 1955 sequence of the movie are Mr Sandman and the Ballad of Davy Crockett which we have included below.
Mr Sandman Song
A confused Marty dressed for 1985 stumbles into the 1955 version of Hill Valley town centre. The background music is Mr Sandman, sung by The Four Aces.
Davy Crockett
The version of Davy Crockett heard playing during Back to the Future when Marty lands in 1955, is a recording of the theme tune recorded by Fess Parker and taken from the Disney Davy Crockett movie. In 1955 this song was huge!
Chuck Berry space time continuum moment
An exquisite moment of future proves past occurs during Back to the Future while Marty is performing an ‘oldie’ called Johnny B Goode at ‘The Enchantment Under the Sea Dance’. The band’s singer/lead guitarist, Marvin Berry, excitedly telephone’s his cousin Chuck (Berry):
Chuck! Chuck! it’s Marvin. You’re cousin MARVIN BERRY! You know that new sound you lookin’ for?
well listen to this!
Click on the Video Button to see the man who inspired Marty’s moves and grooves in action, the incomparable Mr Chuck Berry
Back to the Future Film Score
Throughout Back to the Future, we are treated to some snippets of music here and there which help set the mood, convey meaning, build tension and smooth the transition between scenes. Check out this album of Back to the Future soundtracks to explore the full range and find your favorites. Click the audio bar to hear a sample of each track.
| Logo Back to the Future | |
| DeLorean Reveal | |
| Einstein Disintegrated | |
| ’85 Twin Pines Mall | |
| Peabody Barn | |
| ’55 Town Square | |
| Lorraine’s Bedroom | |
| Retrieve DeLorean | |
| 1.21 Jigowatts | |
| The Picture | |
| Picture Fades | |
| Skateboard Chase | |
| Marty’s Letter | |
| George to the Rescue 1 | |
| Marvin Bepop | |
| George to the Rescue 2 | |
| Tension / The Kiss | |
| Goodnight Marty | |
| Educational / Clock Tower | |
| Helicopter | |
| ’85 Lone Pine Mall | |
| 4 x 4 | |
| Doc Returns | |
| Back To The Future | |
Marty Sings
And finally…
Earth Angel & Johnny B Goode Movie Clip
We have also included the wonderful performance clip from “The Enchantment Under the Sea Dance” where Harry Waters Jr. (as Marvin Berry) performs “Earth Angel” and we are treated to a performance of Johnny B Goode which has inspired generations. Fasten your seat belts and enjoy this glorious music!”
