Netflix’s endearing documentaryWill & Harper, is accompanied by the kind of solid music soundtrack to be expected from a buddy road-trip movie.Will & Harperfeatures the mercurialWill Ferrell and his comedy writing partner Harper Steele, as they travel3000 miles across the US to mark Steele’s gender transitionand test America’s heartland’s response to it.
In 2020, Andrew Steele, formerSaturday Night Livehead writer, challenged long-term friend and collaborator Will Ferrell when he revealed that he was officially re-gendering as Harper. That revelation prompted Ferrell to propose a road trip during which he could examine his own response to his friend’s transition, andlearn about Harper’s lived experience out in the real world. The soundtrack toHarper & Willis suitably eclectic, mirroring the range of emotions the pair go through ontheir journey.
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I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder, by Eddy Howard -The opening song ofWill & Harper,played over Will Ferrell’s opening monologue as he introduced the theme of the film: his long-term friendship with Andrew Steele, who has announced that she will henceforth go by the name Harper.
Freightliner Fever, by Rec Sovine-Will & Harper read out the email in which Harper originally made known her gender transition to Will Ferrell and all their shared friends.
Amoreena, by Elton John -Will & Harper pack up Harpers' battered wood-paneled Jeep station wagon and prepare to embark on their road trip.
Oogum Boogum Song, by Brenton Wood -Will & Harper arrive at 30 Rock, reconnect with their SNL alumni, and discuss the forthcoming trip - featuring Seth Meyers, Paula Pell, Colin Jost, Tina Fey, and Tim Meadows.
Long Road Ahead, by Jim Ford -Harper & Will are back in the car and heading west.
Wires, by Coconut Records -The duo drive into Washington DC and visit the drained Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
I Got You Baby, By Sonny & Cher -Will & Harper visit a karaoke bar in Peoaria, and belt out a couple of tunes.
Going Up The Country, by Canned Heat -Will & Harper call up their good friend Kirsten Wiig and discuss the song she’ll write to close the film.
Fade Into You, by Mazzy Star -Harper recalls her childhood while poring over old photographs and recounts stories from his youth, and the pair visit his childhood home.
Shelter From The Storm, by Bob Dylan- Harper happens upon a teenage unicyclist, her mode of travel as a boy, and borrows his bike. Then they get back on the road.
Long Gone Lonesome Blues, by Hank Williams- Will & Harper drive through Des Moines, Iowa, Missouri, & visit a Walmart to buy supplies.
America, by First Aid Kit -Will & Harper leave a bar where they’ve had a warm welcome from the locals, and go to a local racetrack where Harper is equally well received, and tears up.
Dead Smoke, Dangerous Curves, by Red Simpson -Will & Harper take a balloon ride in Alburquerque with Will Forte.
Beep Beep (The Roadrunner), by Don Ables -Will & Harper visit the Grand Canyon, sit in deck chairs & swap drink holders.
Ooh Las Vegas, by Gram Parsons (featuring Emmylou Harris) -Will & Harper drive into Las Vegas
Luck Be A Lady, by Frank Sinatra -Will buys a costume disguise and Harper picks out a dress, for their swanky date
Wagon Wheel, by Old Crow Medicine Show -Will & Harper drive out of Las Vegas heading further west.
Holocene, by Bon Iver -Will & Harper let off fireworks in the desert
The Weight, by The Band -Will & Harper reconnect with Molly Shannon and have a pedicure
Go With Me, by Gene and Debbe -Will & Harper reminisce on the beach and decide to run it back and drive back the 3000 miles to New York
Harper & Will Go West, by Kirsten Wiig -Kristen Wig sings the movie’s closing song, which she composed to order.
Where To Listen To The Will & Harper Soundtrack
Spotify And Apple Carry the Entire Soundtrack
TheWill&Harpermovie soundtrack is available to stream or purchaseonmajor music platforms, likeSpotifyandApple Music. All 21 songs on theWill & Harper soundtrackcanbe found through these platforms, allowing fans of the movie to listen to their favorites on repeat, such as Bob Dylan’s “Shelter From the Storm,” or “Fade Into You” by Mazzy Star, or First Aid Kit’s excellent reworking of Simon & Garfunkel’s “America”.
Will & Harperis a heartwarming examination of the relationship between two old friends, which is strengthened even after the most consequential of revelations.As Will Ferrell and Harper Steele come closer together on their trip, the music soundtrack provides a diverse and eclectic backdrop to their emotional journey.
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Will Ferrell and his friend Harper, a newly out trans woman, take a road trip to reconnect and reintroduce her to the world.
