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Hancock  (2008)
 
Product detail
Format: CD
UPC:  03020669082
Label: Varese Sarabande
Label number: 302 066 908
Running time: 44m43s
Release date:  7/1/2008
Original score by John Powell
 
Product availability
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Album Tracklist
1.  SUV Chase  [2:01]
2.  John, Meet Ray  [2:05]
3.  Train Disaster  [2:40]
4.  Meatballs?  [0:57]
5.  The Trailer  [2:00]
...see complete tracklist
Music from the movie not on this soundtrack CD
Act a Fool - Ludacris
Best Dressed Chicken in Town - Doctor Alimantado
Colors - Ice-T
Here I Come - The Roots
I'm Feeling You - Devin Edwards
Let Me Clear My Throat - DJ Kool
Move Bitch! - Ludacris
Tippi-Toes - The Meters  (found on the CD "Struttin'")
Two - Ryan Adams
Whammer Jammer - J. Geils Band  (live version) 

Add more missing songs to this list, or tell us in what scenes these songs are heard or where they can be found.
 
Soundtrack Q & A
Q: What song is playing in first teaser before the Ludacris song "Move (Get Out the Way)"?  (from Dimaa  in kiev, ukraine )
A: "20th Century Boy" by T.Rex. (thanks to Anthony , Chicago, IL add more info
A: It's "Move Bitch" from Ludacris, just an edited version. (thanks to Kayty , Indiana add more info
 
Q: What songs are used in the movie?  (from Amanda  in roswell nm us )
A: George Thorogood's "Who Do You Love" is one... (thanks to Kurt , Germany add more info
A: Two by Ryan Adams, at the restaurant after his first triumphant rescue. (thanks to Bow Wow , Brisbane, Qld, Australia add more info
 
Q: What song is playing in the correctional institute sequence? It's a neat-sounding rap song.  (from Sean  in Oregon )
A: "Colors" by Ice-T. (thanks to Al , Oklahoma add more info
A: "Colors" by Ice-T (thanks to HuffyWuss , adelaide add more info
 
Q: What's the music heard in the background for the "now in theaters" trailer for this movie?  (from Tony  in NY )
A: "Sabotage" by Beastie Boys (thanks to Manu , Fla add more info
A: Along with "Who Do You Love" by George Thorogood and "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand. (thanks to Anthony , Chicago, IL add more info
 
Q: What is the rap song heard in the credits?  (from Kyle  in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.A. )
A: "Here I Come" by The Roots (thanks to pau1v , LOS ANGELES add more info
 
Q: What is the title of the first instrumental tune playing as the credits rolled? The occasional voice sounded like D'angelo or Jaheim. It had a kinda retro, jazzy sound that had me dancing!  (from Malaika  in Charlotte, NC )
A: I believe it's "The Moon and the Superhero" by John Powell (thanks to Em , AZ add more info
A: I believe it is by Devin Edwards. (thanks to urma , united states add more info
 
Q: What is the song with the reggae beat towards the start of the movie?  (from henners  in Southend, Essex, UK )
A: It's Dr Alimantado's "Best Dressed Chicken" (thanks to Bob , England add more info
 
Q: What's the intro harmonica?  (from cp  in Canada )
A: "Whammer Jammer" by the J. Giels Band (thanks to Jenna Jameson , USA add more info
A: "Magic Dick" on harmonica, played with J. Geils Band. (thanks to Blues Lover , texas add more info
 
Q: What's the song playing when he's in his trailer alone?  (from Ify  in canada )
A: Rachel's "Water From The Same Source" (thanks to C , Arizona add more info
 
Q: There's a re-occuring bluesy tune with a deep grunt voice during the first scene while Hancock is waking from his nap on the bench. What is this music named? It's the most soulful little sample I've ever heard.  (from teo  in austin tx )
A: "Sure Thing" by St. Germain (thanks to briana banks , simi valley add more info
A: I believe it's John Lee Hooker. Song titled "Highway 13" (thanks to TheRealJD , Canada add more info
 
Q: What is the second song heard in the credits? It does have and lyrics - it's just an instrumental.  (from mrwright  in Regina, sask. )
A: It's "DJ Kool - Let Me Clear My Throat," but I can't find version with no lyrics (thanks to Kate , POLAND add more info
A: The version without lyrics is: "900 Number" by the King(s) (thanks to Maximus , Finland add more info
 
Q: What is the song playing when Hancock gets out of the limo and is going to the restaurant? Just music no words...  (from jammer  in jambosi )
A: "Paper Planes" remix by MIA (thanks to Jimmy , San Diego, CA add more info
A: Paper Planes (DFA Remix) - M.I.A. (thanks to UJI , Romania add more info
 
Q: What's the song playing when he's chasing the SUV on the freeway?  (from FannyPack  in Newton,Auckland,New Zealand )
A: Ludacris song "Move (Get Out the Way)" (thanks to blah , blah add more info
A: It called "Move Bitch" Ludacris. (thanks to JoJo , London, UK add more info
 
Q: What's song is playing when he enters the prison??  (from Alberto  in UAE )
A: "Colors" by Ice T (thanks to lot321 , malaysia add more info
 
Q: What's the music playing in the scene when Hancock is nearly killed in the hospital? It was a slow acoustic guitar...  (from Brandon  in Australia, Victoria )
A: It is on the OST (Orignal Soundtrack), track number 19. "Death and Transfiguration" by Jonh Powell, Pete Anthony, Don Harper, Blake Nelly and The Hollywood Studio Symphony. (thanks to senseineo , sydney,new south wales australia add more info
 
Q: What is the tune playing when he lifts up the white truck and then puts it on the spike ??  (from Deano  in Liverpool ,England )
A: "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ Fresh and Doug E Fresh (thanks to Márk , Hungary add more info
 
Q: What is the song playing when Hancock is in the SUV and he puts his feet through the floor into the ground? (I believe this is after the Ludacris song)  (from kyle  in seattle )
A: "900 Number" by 45 King. (thanks to anthony , chicago, IL add more info
 
Q: What's the instrumental song in the beginning when the thugs shoot his glass bottle?  (from Julian  in Santa Barbara, California )
A: "Timmy" - The Scatters (thanks to yer mate , uk add more info
A: "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ Kool. Go about 30 seconds into the song and you can hear the instrumental tune. (thanks to Helperr(: , Sverige add more info
A: Chad Jackson - Hear The Drummer (Get Wicked) (thanks to Shane , Romania add more info
 
Q: What is the song playing when Hancock is sitting in the car with the shooters? Thank you  (from Willard.cz  in Czech republic )
A: "Timmy" - The Scatters (thanks to Tex0gen , UK add more info
A: DJ No Name - "Move Bitch" (thanks to Ryland , Austin, TX add more info
 
Q: Who does the humming right in the beginning of the movie, is that part of song, what is the title?  (from unknown  in warsaw, poland )
A: "Highway 13" by John Lee Hooker (thanks to Ryland , Austin, TX add more info
 
Q: What is the song playing when Hancock is in his trailer (not Rachel's song)? I ask about the other one that sounds like piano.  (from soulmastazz  in France )
A: Rachel's "Water From The Same Source" (thanks to gasty , kamloops add more info
 
Q: What is the song playing in the restaurant scene after Hancock becomes a hero and Will Smith is wearing a suit?  (from Boondockst  in Trenton, NJ )
A: It is a Ryan Adams song, but I can't remember which one. I think it may be "Sweet Carolina." (thanks to Jo , Swindon, UK add more info
A: It's actually "Two" by Ryan Adams (thanks to Zeek , michigan add more info
 
Q: What is the song playing before Hancock talks with the french kid? It's a kind of reggae music.  (from peter  in Hungary )
A: "Best Dressed Chicken in Town" by Doctor Alimantado! (thanks to punko , Basque Country add more info
 
Q: What is the song sung briefly in the movie with the lyrics "...lonely days and lonely nights..."?  (from jbkline  in Cygnet, Ohio, USA )
A: "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" - Freddy Fender (thanks to axely2k13 , romania add more info
 
Q: What's the music piece playing when Hancock is in prison and gets the call to help at the bank robbery? The music starts as he is shaving, and continues into the scene with cops being shot at with the trapped officer behind the car. It certainly appears to part of Powell's score (sounds like his stuff too) but it is not on the soundtrack album.  (from Lono  in Hawaii )
A: It's definitely Powell, but you're right, it's not anywhere on the OST. Shame, its one of my favourite bits! (thanks to alex , dunstable add more info
A: Actually I think it sounds like a Blue Man Group song. Does anyone agree? I am convinced but I don't know for sure.... (thanks to Kristine , TX add more info
A: Yes. I think it's Blue Man Group, too. (thanks to Chris , MN add more info
 
Q: What song is playing just after "Move Bitch"? I've heard it in other movies too...  (from Janne (DK)  in Denmark )
A: "900 Number" by 45 King. Someone already asked this above. Twice. (thanks to Anthony , chicago, IL add more info
 
Q: What's the song playing when the three guys are in prison? The big white dude, the black dude and the pirate hand guy are sitting on a bench in prison and this old school song is playing...  (from Jay  in California )
A: Freddy Fender's "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" (thanks to nisterbister , Motala, sweden add more info
 
Q: What's the name of the song in the end credits? It's a funky song with no vocals and a really cool beat.  (from Clic  in Auckland, New Zealand )
A: The Roots and "Here I Come" (thanks to kraven , Plovdiv, Bulgaria add more info
A: "Here I Come" has vocals in it though. (thanks to anthony , chicago, IL add more info
A: It's by Devin Edwards. (thanks to Dre , united states add more info
A: The end credits list it as "Feelin' You" written by DEVIN EDWARDS and TODD RAY, produced by T-RAY, and performed by DEVIN EDWARDS. (thanks to Spray Paint , Mississippi add more info
 
Q: What song is playing when the movie starts?  (from Lucas (Rukasu)  in Diadema, São Paulo, Brazil. )
A: "Whammer Jammer" by Magic Dick. (thanks to Harphead , Finland add more info
 
Q: What is the rap song playing in the 1st trailer for this movie?
...from SamDaMan  in Iron River, MI  (answer SamDaMan's question)
 
Q: What's the piece called at the very end of the movie when Hancock drops off the building and is flying through the night? It's very beautiful and classical.  (from Shelbo  in Ohio )
A: I think it's "The Moon and the Superhero" (thanks to Anarki , Algeria add more info
 
Q: What's the song playing when Hancock is sitting on the roof about to cry?  (from Ann  in VA )
A: "Water from the Same Source" - Rachel (thanks to yan , kolkata add more info
A: "Water from the Same Source" by Rachel (thanks to yan , india add more info
 
Q: In the prison, what is the song we hear in the background when the PR guy teaches to Hancock to say "Good job!"? Just few guitar notes I think.  (from ben  in paris, france )
A: That funky song is "Tippi-Toes" from The Meters. (thanks to Eric Tinsley , Springfield, IL add more info
 
Q: What's the song played when Hancock gets out of the limo and heads to the restaurant? (not "Paper Planes" from MIA, but a "disco" sounding one)  (from Jambi  in Portugal )
A: "Paper Planes" but the DFA remix ;) (thanks to Sleeper , Auckland add more info
 
Q: What is the tune playing in the credits where the guy is harmonizing the whole time? It has singing, but no words. It has a harmonica playing in the back and it's kinda jazzy.
...from Big Bz  in Houston, Texas  (answer Big Bz's question)
 
Q: Hi, what's the song playing before Ludacris "Move"? Thanks  (from kirsten  in Czech Republic )
A: "900" by 45 King (thanks to badbob117 , montreal canada add more info
 
Q: What is the song playing towards the middle? The lyrics are "...I am a knight in walking psycho path talking...."  (from Dominique  in New jersey )
A: "Colors" by ICE-T (thanks to Goose , The 253 add more info
 
Q: What's the name of the song in the end credits after "Here I Come" ?  (from Agrajag  in Lublin, Poland )
A: "Feelin' You" by T-Ray (thanks to xray , Bloomfield, NJ add more info
A: "Feelin' You" by Devin Edwards (thanks to d , san antonio add more info
 
Q: What's the song playing when she brings him meatballs in the jail and the kid gives him the toy? Right after that a slow song plays with acoustic guitar.  (from Juicy J  in Cleveland,Ohio )
A: "Mary Brings Meatballs" by John Powell (thanks to calypso2 , Turkey add more info
A: Rachel - "Water from the Same Source" (thanks to Rocket , springfield VA USA add more info
 
Q: In the hospital fight scene, what is the name of the song that plays just before "Death and Transfiguration"? Watch the video here... the part starts at 2:09 and goes on until 2:45.
...from Lt Kirby  in UK  (answer Lt Kirby's question)
 
Q: Does anybody have the song "Feelin' You" by T-Ray? Even Google can't find it.
...from Andy  in Czech Republic  (answer Andy's question)
 
Q: What is the musical arrangement playing at the when when he is trying to fly?
...from JORDI BOY  in HOUSTON  (answer JORDI BOY's question)
 
Q: Towards the end of the official theatrical trailer when the "Hancock" title appears, what's the name of the soundtrack that sounds like a fast pace beating of drums?  (from evad  in philippines )
A: That is part of the track "Hijack" from 2:56 which is actually the main score for John Woo's "Mission Impossible 2" (thanks to SalKal , Cairo add more info
 
Q: What's the song playing when Hancock is in the liquor shop? Time 1:04:50
...from gregor  in poland  (answer gregor's question)
 
Q: What is the song playing on the menu screen of the Blu-Ray edition?
...from Dr. Test  in Hamburg/Germany  (answer Dr. Test's question)
 
Q: What's the song playing at the end of the Hancock trailer? (the extended one). It begins playing after Hancock says, "Yeah its a little tight, whatcha got?"  (from John  in USA )
A: Audio Machine - Bad Bloos (thanks to AMI289 , home add more info
 
Q: What song is playing in the prison scene after Hancock shoves one man's head up another man's bum?  (from elisa  in Jersey, Baby )
A: The Sanford & Son theme song. (thanks to Anthony , Chicago, IL add more info
A: "Sanford and Son" TV theme song written by Quincy Jones (thanks to COOP , ID add more info
 
Q: What is the song playing towards the end, it's showing the time at 1:22:45 and has some people about to sing? It's as soon as Mary comes back to life.
...from disgrace86  in Evansville, IN  (answer disgrace86's question)
 
Q: What is the rap song playing in the trailer with Cuba Gooding Jr.?  (from Peter  in Canada )
A: There is no trailer for this movie that has Cuba Gooding Jr. in it. (thanks to Anthony , Chicago, IL add more info
 
Q: What is the song playing right after Ray's wife comes in the prison with her son? It has a piano tune to it.
...from matt  in albany ,oregon ,usa  (answer matt's question)
 
Q: What's the song we hear when he is in jail playing basketball????
...from matt  in canada  (answer matt 's question)
 
Q: What is the song playing when Hancock is at his house by himself and he gets out the card Ray gave him?
...from Brandon Garner  in Jacksonville, FL  (answer Brandon Garner's question)
 
Q: What's the tune playing when Hancock almost kisses Mary in the kitchen? (Mary throws him out the kitchen)  (from fairybella  in canada )
A: It's called, "You Should Go!" by Powell. It's on the original soundtrack. (thanks to Austin , Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA add more info
 
Q: What's the bluesy tune playing in the bar when he is about to get picked up by the chick?
...from latexia707  in canada  (answer latexia707's question)
 
Q: What is the song playing in the beginning when the little kid wakes up to show him the "bad guys" on the television in the store?
...from Brandob  in California  (answer Brandob's question)
 
Q: What blues tune is playing as the prison bus is unloading the chained prisoners?
...from Art  in Vancouver A.D. (America ,Dummy)  (answer Art's question)
 
Q: What is the song playing while he's giving his dog a bath???
...from Mike  in Portland OR  (answer Mike's question)
 
Q: What are the guitar tabs for the song playing in the hospital after he was shot?  (from miller  in kentucky )
A: "Death and Transfiguration." I've had that song stuck in my head long enough to find out the first part but I can't find anything on it. (thanks to do nut , wilmington ca add more info
 
Q: What is the instrumental song playing when Hancock picks up the husband with the liquor bottle just as Mary and the son walk in?
...from T4d  in DC  (answer T4d's question)
 
Q: What is the music playing when Hancock is in jail and he responds to the call from the chief of police? It's right after he shaves and he's flying through the air and it is done when he lands in front of the cops. It is definitely not in the soundtrack CD.
...from Austin  in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA  (answer Austin's question)
 
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