American Gangster Soundtrack Song List

The “American Gangster” soundtrack track list is filled with soulful R&B classics. Starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, “American Gangster” tells the true story of a heroin drug lord, and the policeman in charge of bringing him down.

• Lowell Fulson - "Why Don't We Do It in the Road." This cover of the 1968 Beatle’s classic puts a soulful edge on the already-emotional song. Fulson covered the song on his album “A Heavy Bag,” released in 1970.
• Sonny Boy Williamson - "Checkin' Up On My Baby." This blues-heavy song fits well into the “American Gangster” soundtrack, which is filled with soulful songs. Originally written and recorded by Sonny Boy Williamson, “Checkin’ Up On My Baby” was later covered by Mick Jagger.          
• Sam & Dave - "Hold On I'm Comin’.” This classic hit by Sam & Dave is number six on the “American Gangster” soundtrack track list. It is also featured on soundtracks for the movie “Due Date,” the video game “Skate 2” and the television show “White Collar.”
• John Lee Hooker - "No Shoes." This 1960 single was written and performed by John Lee Hooker, and appeared on his album “Travelin’.” “No Shoes” is the third song on the “American Gangster” Soundtrack track list.
• The Staple Singers – “I'll Take You There." This recognizable song on the “American Gangster” soundtrack has been covered by numerous artists, including Big Daddy Kane, SWV, and Sammy Hagar.
• Anthony Hamilton - "Do You Feel Me." Although this song was recorded in 2007, it blends seamlessly into the 1970s feel of the “American Gangster” soundtrack. Rolling Stone magazine gave “Do You Feel Me” number 46 on their list of “Top Songs of 2007.”
• Bobby Womack - "Across 110th Street." First appearing on the soundtrack for the film, “Across the 110^th Street,” “American Gangster” adapted the song for it’s soundtrack. In addition to these two films, “Across the 110^th Street” was also used in the film “Jackie Brown.”
• Public Enemy - "Can't Truss It." This 1991 single from hip hop group Public Enemy seems out of place on the “American Gangster” soundtrack, but the lyrics cover topics related to the time period in which “American Ganster” is set.
• Anthony Hamilton - "Stone, Cold." This second song by Anthony Hamilton is number five on the track list for the “American Gangster” soundtrack.
• Hank Shocklee - "Club Jam." This instrumental, composed by Hank Shocklee, is filled with 70s funk-inspired beats. Shocklee provided a total of three songs for the “American Gangster” soundtrack.