Better Call Saul soundtrack: Complete guide to all the songs featured in the show

Better Call Saul is a crime drama television series produced by AMC and created by Peter Gould and Vince Gilligan. The series is a spin-off of Gilligan's own series Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and is primarily a prequel, though a few scenes occur during and after the Breaking Bad era.

It first aired on February 8, 2015, and concluded on August 15, 2022, after six seasons and 63 episodes.

The plot is set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for most of the early to mid-2000s, some years before the Breaking Bad narrative. Better Call Saul is about the fall into debasement of Jimmy McGill, played by Bob Odenkirk and a seasoned criminal who attempts to practice law.

As he transforms into the self-serving lawyer Saul Goodman, he faces a tense relationship with Kim Wexler and ongoing conflicts with his brother Chuck and partner Howard Hamlin.

The show's soundtrack is a broad assortment of tracks that range from Esquivel's lounge rendition of Boulevard of Broken Dreams and Al Kooper's take on Season of the Witch, providing innovative covers of classic songs.

The soundtrack of Better Call Saul

The show banks on a collection of music tracks that feature traditional and eclectic tunes to complement its unique tone and narrative approach. Some of the soundtracks from the Better Call Saul soundtrack include:

Better Call Saul Main Title Theme (Extended) by Little Barrie
Find Out What's Happening by Bobby Bare & The Hillsiders
Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Esquivel
Banzai Pipeline by Henry Mancini
Se bruciasse la città by Massimo Ranieri
Coffee Cold by Galt MacDermot
The Third Man (The Harry Lime Theme) by Malcolm Lockyer Orchestra
Unsquare Dance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Season of the Witch by Al Kooper & Stephen Stills
Better Call Saul by Junior Brown
Vivaldi's Concerto for Strings in G, RV 151 "Alla Rustica": I. Presto by The Tony Berg Players (feat. Gabe Witcher)
Mundo Perdido by Petey Quezada
Milestones by Shook
Naughty Girl by Beyoncé
Funny How Time Slips Away - Single Version by Billy Walker
Unsquare Dance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Sleepwalk by Santo & Johnny
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
Red Star by Musetta
Polk Salad Annie by Tony Joe White
Cold Feet by Fink
Steal Away by Robbie Dupree
Sing Song Girl by Er France
Burnin’ Coal by Les McCann
Vampire by The Midi Mafia

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Where to listen

Spotify: Playlists and official soundtracks for every season.
Apple Music: Features the official season 1 soundtrack along with various compilations.
YouTube: Includes select songs from the show.

About Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul is a prequel to the hugely popular Breaking Bad, the series being centered on Jimmy McGill, an ex-grifter attempting to establish a new life as an attorney.

Narrated primarily between 2002 and 2004, the series is all about his quest for respect, his ambivalent relationships, specifically with brother Chuck and colleague Kim Wexler, and the way he turns into the suave, morally complex lawyer Saul Goodman.

As Jimmy constructs his career in law, he encounters members of the criminal underworld, and he gets more and more entangled in illegal enterprise. The series also delves into clashes between a drug cartel and features characters such as Mike Ehrmantraut and Gus Fring.

Outside the prequel chronology, the show also features flashforwards after Breaking Bad, which illustrate Jimmy's existence in exile with a new name.

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How to watch the show

The TV show can be streamed on Netflix (Image via Getty)

All six seasons of Better Call Saul can be streamed on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+.

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About the author

With a background in Political Science, which may seem unconventional for an entertainment writer, Moakala T Aier’s academic journey was marked by extensive involvement in editorial roles. Beginning as a member of the campus editorial team and later as the editor for the student union led her to pursue a career as a Digital Content Creator.

Currently working as a Listicle writer at Sportskeeda, Moakala has previously contributed to various publications like The Shillong Times and Eastern Mirror, where she covered a diverse range of topics from education and human interest stories to lifestyle pieces, event coverage, and book reviews. With a portfolio that includes interviews with various personalities such as MMA fighters, local musicians, and activists, Moakala’s approach to journalism is rooted in accuracy and reliability. She employs meticulous research and cross-referencing to ensure error-free content.

Beyond writing, Moakala enjoys listening to podcasts every morning, watching indie films, cooking new dishes, taking daily photo dumps, reading books, and journaling her thoughts. While she admires Emma Chamberlain, Sophia Chang, Michelle Choi, and others for their creative attention to detail, Moakala would love to be a part of the classic 1998 film The Parent Trap, longing to live in the same fictional world that feels uncomplicated and meaningful.

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