A Civil Action (film) - Music

Music

The music score was written by Danny Elfman.

Other songs include:

  • "There's a Rainbow 'Round my Shoulder"
    • Brian Setzer Orchestra
  • "Hard Workin' Man" (featured on the opening credits)
    • Written by Jack Nitzsche, Ry Cooder, Paul Schrader
    • Performed by Captain Beefheart
    • Courtesy of MCA Records; under license from Universal Music Special Markets
  • "Little Drummer Boy"
    • Written by Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone
    • Performed by Vienna Boys' Choir; London Symphony Orchestra
    • Courtesy of Sony Music Special Products, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
  • "Take Me To The River"
    • Written by Al Green and Mabon Hodges
    • Performed by Talking Heads
    • Courtesy of Sire Records Company, by arrangement with Warner Special Products and licensed courtesy of EMI Records Ltd.
    • Version used is the live version from Stop Making Sense
  • "Theme from A Summer Place"
    • Written by Max Steiner

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