Every Song & When They Play

Summary

• Twister soundtrack features 15 songs by various artists, including Shania Twain and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
• The movie’s score by Mark Mancina complements the tense moments, alongside the featured songs.
• Some songs from the soundtrack, like Eric Clapton’s “Motherless Child” and Van Halen’s “Human Beings,” are not included in the official soundtrack album.

One of the best weather disaster movies, Twister features an incredible soundtrack with songs from different genres. Directed by Jan de Bont and starring Helen Hunt as Jo and Bill Paxton as Bill, Twister follows a group of meteorologists as they try to figure out how to build an early tornado warning system. More than two decades after the 1996 movie was released, a sequel titled Twisters is set for release in theaters on July 19, 2024. Whether it’ll be able to deliver a soundtrack as impressive as its predecessor, though, remains to be seen.

The Twister soundtrack features 15 songs by different artists, including Shania Twain and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Grammy Award winner, Mark Mancina, is the composer who was behind the score that plays throughout the film. The score by Mark Mancina and the songs that play on the Twister soundtrack perfectly capture every tense moment in the movie.

When Every Song On The Twister Soundtrack Plays In The 1996 Movie

The Twister Soundtrack Features Pop And Rock Songs

“Talula (BT’s Tornado Mix)” by Tori Amos: The first song featured on the Twister soundtrack is Tori Amos’ “Talula (BT’s Tornado Mix)”. The single can be heard in the scene where Jo and her team are trying to get a weather reading. The original version of “Talula” was written by Tori Amos, but the version that plays in Twister was remixed by BT’s Tornado. BT’s Tornado remix ended up replacing the original version of the song.

“Motherless Child” by Eric Clapton: The next song on the soundtrack is “Motherless Child” by Eric Clapton. The 1994 rock song plays in the background during Laurence and Robert’s conversation about maps. The song can also be heard when Bill and Melissa arrive where Jo and her team are working. Although “Motherless Child” plays in the movie, the song is not featured on the Twister Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

“Darling Pretty” by Mark Knopfler: The third song viewers can hear on the Twister soundtrack is “Darling Pretty” by Mark Knopfler. The song plays when Jo hands Bill the divorce papers. The song continues to play as Jo and Bill argue about her not signing one of the pages in the divorce papers.

“Twisted” by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks: The next song featured on the soundtrack is “Twisted” by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. The single plays as Jo introduces herself to Melissa. The song continues when Jo takes Bill to see Dorothy, an instrument pack for studying tornadoes.

“Melancholy Mechanics” by Red Hot Chili Peppers: “Melancholy Mechanics” is another song that is featured on the Twister soundtrack. The classic Red Hot Chili Peppers track plays as Bill and Joe explain to Melissa what Dorothy does.

“She Ain’t Coming Back” by Joe Diffie: Joe Diffie’s “She Ain’t Coming Back” is the next song on the Twister soundtrack. The song plays while Jonas and Jo argue at the diner. The song continues playing in the background as Jo explains to Melissa the cause of Jonas and Bill’s rivalry. “She Ain’t Coming Back” is another song that can be heard in the movie but isn’t featured on the TwisterOriginal Motion Picture Soundtrack.

“No One Needs to Know” by Shania Twain: The fifth song on the Twister soundtrack is the classic pop single “No One Needs To Know” by Shania Twain. Audiences can hear the song play as Jo and Melissa talk in the diner. The song plays in the background when Melissa confronts Jo about her feelings for Bill.

“Child In Time” by Deep Purple: “Child In Time” by Deep Purple is another addition to the Twister soundtrack. Viewers can hear the classic rock song when Jo and her team, as well as Jonas and his team, chase a tornado.

“Long Way Down (Remix)” by The Goo Goo Dolls: The Googoo Dolls’ “Long Way Home” is next on the Twister soundtrack. Following the epic tornado chase, Jo and Bill celebrate as their team arrives. “Long Way Down” is the song that can be heard playing in the background during this scene.

“Broken” by Belly: The song that viewers hear on the Twister soundtrack is “Broken” by Belly. The song plays when Jo’s tornado-chasing team eats dinner at Meg’s place. The song continues playing when Jo awkwardly runs into Bill after his shower.

“How” by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories: “How” by Lisa Loeb & Nine stories plays as the team explains the types of tornadoes to Melissa while they are having dinner. The slow song continues playing as Jo and her aunt Meg talk about her relationship with Bill.

“See the Sky Again” by Edwin McCain: Another addition to the Twister soundtrack is “See The Sky Again” by Edwin McCain. The song plays as the group leaves Meg’s place to chase a tornado. “See The Sky Again” can also be heard when Bill gets Jo wired.

“Moments Like This” by Alison Krauss & Union Station: Alison Krauss & Union Station’s “Moments Like This” is also featured on the Twister soundtrack. “Moments Like This” plays after Bill and Jo’s fight. The song also plays briefly during the scene when Jo and her team are at the drive-in theater.

“Love Affair” by k.d. lang: The 14th song that is on the Twister soundtrack is “Love Affair” by k.d. lang. The sad song plays as Jo orders eight cups of coffee to go. Viewers can also hear the song when Jo finally signs the divorce papers and Bill joins her to talk about Dorothy.

“Human Beings” by Van Halen: Van Halen’s “Human Beings” is the last song that is featured on the Twister soundtrack. The song plays as Jo and Bill talk after surviving the tornado. It can also be heard playing in the background as the two argue about who will be running the Dorothy research.

Where To Listen To The Twister Soundtrack

The Twister Soundtrack Is Available For Streaming Or Purchase

The Twister soundtrack is available for streaming or purchase on streaming platforms such as Apple Music. The TwisterOriginal Motion Picture Soundtrack does not feature every song that played in Twister, though. However, viewers can purchase or stream the songs that are missing from the TwisterOriginal Motion Picture Soundtrack, such as Deep Purple’s “Child on Time” on Spotify or Apple Music, as most have been released separately.