![]() ![]() "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House - After Mary Elizabeth invites Charlie to the dance, this song is playing as he chooses to talk with Sam instead. When Greg flakes on his role as Rocky, Charlie is asked to fill in for him and joins Sam on stage while she performs this suggestive number. "Toucha Toucha Touch Me" by Susan Sarandon - Another song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show is featured as part of the performance. "Ye Olde Backlack" by Bongwater - As Charlie continues to experiment with drugs, this song plays while he takes an LSD tablet and has flashbacks to his late Aunt Helen (Melanie Lynskey) leading to him passing out in a snowbank. "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Joey Ramone - This punk cover of Darlene Love's classic Christmas song begins playing as Charlie tutors Sam for the SATs and continues on through a montage of Cahrlie celebrating the holiday season with his new friends, including having a secret Santa gift exchange. "Bust a Move" by Young MC - To punctuate Charlie's humiliation over losing Sam to Greg, the older boy remarks how sad the playlist is and switches it up to this more upbeat and popular music to get the party going. Their sad tone fits Charlie's own feelings as he watches on as Sam dances with older college boy Greg. "Temptation" by New Order and "Seasick, Yet Still Docked" by Morrissey - These two songs play backstage at the Rocky Horror Picture Show performance as part of the mixtape that Charlie makes for Sam. This song is featured first as Patrick lipsynchs in the iconic Timmy Curry role. "Don't Dream It" by Tim Curry - Several songs from The Rocky Horror Picture Show are featured in the movie as the group of friends put on their own show of the classic cult musical. Due to Brad's upbringing, he is reluctant to get too close to Patrick and is scared of his father or anyone else finding out about them. "Dear God" by XTC - As Charlie gets to know the lives of his friends, his inner monologue explains the details he learned about Patrick and Brad's relationship as this song plays. This particular ballad plays over a montage on Charlie getting to know his new group of friends as well as his supportive English teacher Mr. "All Out of Love" by Air Supply - Inspired by Derek's earlier mixtape, Charlie decides to make one for Sam, including some of the power ballads she claims to love. Never having heard it before, Sam insists Patrick drive through the lighted tunnel as it plays and she stands up on the back of the car with her arms outstretched as if she is flying. "Heroes" by David Bowie - Certainly the most famous scene in the movie, the David Bowie song comes on the radio as Sam, Patrick and Charlie are driving. It is a turning point at Charlie is accepted like he has never been before. "Here" by Pavement - This song plays as Charlie is officially welcomed into the inner circle of Sam, Patrick and the so-called "island of misfit toys." Patrick gives a speech honoring Charlie and his ability to sit back and observe the world around him, dubbing him a wallflower. ![]() Their secret and complicated relationship is reflected in the song's lyrics. "No New Tale to Tell" by Love and Rockets - As Charlie wanders around the party high and looking for the bathroom, this song plays as he accidentally walks in on Patrick and Brad (Johnny Simmons) kissing. After telling Sam he wants a milkshake, she makes one for him as he absent-mindedly tells her about his best friend who killed himself. "Tugboat" by Galaxy 500 - This song plays after Charlie unknowingly eats a weed brownie and gets high. The party scene also features "Falling Elevators" by MC 900 feat. It continues to play as he is introduced to the other members of their friends group, including Mary Elizabeth (Mae Whitman) and Alice (Erin Wilhelmi). ![]() "Low" by Cracker - When Charlie enters the part at Bob's this song plays as he is exposed to a new and more relatable high school crowd. "What You've Got" by Valentine's Revenge - This song plays outside the party at Bob's (Adam Hegenbuch) house as Charlie, Sam and Patrick arrive. The upbeat and fun tune also encourages Charlie to come out of his shell and join them on the dance floor. "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners - This song also plays at the school dance with Sam and Patrick using it to perform an elaborate dance routine together in the middle of the dance floor. "Love Him" by Perfect - This song is playing at a school dance, the slow and romantic tune has the young couples dancing together, making Charlie feel even more out of place. It highlights their more rebellious and youthful energy compared to Charlie's reserved nature. "Teen Age Riot" by Sonic Youth - This song plays as Sam and Patrick drop Charlie off at his home after hanging out for the first time. ![]()
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