Bumblebee (Motion Picture Soundtrack)

This article is about the album of 1980s pop songs from the movie. For the album of orchestrated music, see Bumblebee (Motion Picture Score).

« Bumblebee Motion Picture Soundtrack »
Label:	Republic Records
Release date:	December 21, 2018
ASIN:	B07LC6VHH3

Bumblebee (Motion Picture Soundtrack) is an album containing songs from Bumblebee. It was released by Republic Records on December 21, 2018.

Tracks

• 1. "Back to Life" — Hailee Steinfeld
• 2. "Bigmouth Strikes Again" — The Smiths

• Heard during Charlie's introduction, complete with air drum solo.

• 3. "Things Can Only Get Better" — Howard Jones

• Plays as Charlie makes lemonade out of lemons at Hot Dog on a Stick.

• 4. "Runaway" — Bon Jovi

• Heard as Charlie bikes away from Tina at the boardwalk.

• 5. "Save a Prayer" — Duran Duran

• Heard as Charlie ventures into Hank's shop.

• 6. "Higher Love" — Steve Winwood

• Plays as Charlie fixes up and drives Bumblebee home.

• 7. "Take On Me" — A-Ha

• Plays on Bumblebee's radio after Charlie replaces it.

• 8. "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" — Tears For Fears

• Plays as Charlie and Memo take a drive with Bumblebee.

• 9. "It Takes Two" — Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock

• Plays as the trio arrive at the cliffside party.

• 10. "The Touch" — Stan Bush

• Bumblebee gives Charlie a little encouragement to cliff dive.

• 11. "I Can't Wait" — Nu Shooz

• Plays as the three speed past a cop.

• 12. "I Can't Drive 55" — Sammy Hagar

• Charlie, Memo and Bumblebee evade the police in style.

• 13. "Dance Hall Days" — Wang Chung

• Heard as Charlie is back to work at the boardwalk.

• 14. "Girlfriend in a Coma" — The Smiths

Heard twice:

• When Charlie tries to educate Bumblebee on The Smiths in her garage, to no avail.
• When Bumblebee puts Charlie in a dumpster for her safety as he goes to stop Shatter and Dropkick.

• 15. "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (Remastered) — Simple Minds

Also heard twice:

• When Bumblebee rewatches the Breakfast Club (because of course)
• When Charlie watches Bumblebee leave with Optimus Prime.

• 16. "Back to Life (80s Remix)" — Hailee Steinfeld

• Plays during end credits.

Notes

• Songs not included on the album but featured in the movie:

• "Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Cheers Theme)" by Gary Portnoy when Shatter and Dropkick interrogate Cliffjumper.
• "All My Exes Live in Texas" by George Strait plays as Roy and Amber argue at the gas station.
• "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley during the cassette tape scene.
• "Unchained Melody" by Sam Cooke when Charlie puts the record on in her garage, talking about her dad.
• "The Payback" by James Brown when Memo asks if Charlie wants revenge against Tina.
• "Weird Science" by Oingo Boingo, "Don't Mess With My Radio" by LL Cool J, and Walk Like a Man by The Four Seasons when Bumblebee is learning to talk to Charlie and Memo.
• "Let's Go" by The Cars plays when Charlie says goodbye to Bumblebee across from the Golden Gate Bridge.