Fly Me to the Moon includes a stellar soundtrack loaded with R&B and Soul songs from popular music artists as the backdrop to the space race. The 2024 movie starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum chronicles NASA in 1968 and 1969 as the space program prepares for the Apollo 11 launch. The late 1960s setting is perfectly created with real-life archival footage, period-appropriate costumes, and more great details to highlight Fly Me to the Moon‘s true story.

One of the other ways that the NASA movie helps transport viewers to the right era is through its music and song selections. From the very beginning of the film and all the way through Fly Me to the Moon‘s ending, the movie includes a variety of tunes for audiences to enjoy. The soundtrack is heavy on R&B/Soul, with Sam Cooke and Arthur Conley contributing multiple songs to the tracklist. Whether those who watch Fly Me to the Moon already know the music or not, each one that plays in the film works to recreate the feeling of 1969.

When Every Song On The Fly Me To The Moon Soundtrack Plays In The Movie

There Are 16 Songs In Fly Me To The Moon

“The Best Things In Life Are Free” by Sam Cooke – The first of many Sam Cooke songs in Fly Me to the Moon is utilized to begin the movie. “The Best Things In Life Are Free” plays over the opening montage that helps set the stage for the late 1960s setting.

“Sweet Soul Music” by Sam Cooke & Arthur Conley – The next song by Sam Cooke plays as Johansson’s Kelly Jones and her assistant Ruby (Anna Garcia) arrive at their hotel in Florida. It continues to play as the movie shows Tatum’s Cole Davis driving his car.

“These Foolish Things” by Sam Cooke – The third Sam Cooke tune included on the soundtrack comes at a pivotal point when Fly Me to the Moon‘s cast unites as Johansson and Tatum’s characters meet for the first time. It can be heard at the restaurant as their meet-cute takes place.

“Security” by Etta James – The restaurant is also where the next song can be heard in the movie. Kelly and Ruby go to Wolfies to enjoy some food and talk to one of the workers, and Etta James’ “Security” is playing through the restaurant’s speakers during the conversation.

“Big Bird” by Eddie Floyd – One of the more memorable songs on Fly Me to the Moon‘s soundtrack comes when Eddie Floyd’s “Big Bird” plays. It is heard when Kelly begins working on the different advertising plans for NASA, leading to a montage of her plans and ideas coming to fruition.

“People Sure Act Funny” by Arthur Conley – Arthur Conley is heard again in Fly Me to the Moon as Kelly and Cole continue to prepare for the Apollo 11 launch by finding different ways to secure necessary funding.

“Slip Away” by Clarence Carter – The next song in the movie plays after the Apollo 10 successfully launches. A group of NASA employees have a party outside one of the hangers and “Slip Away” is the first record that plays.

“Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)” by Chris Clark – The NASA party after Apollo 10’s launch brings a second entry to the tracklist. “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do” plays as Kelly and Cole leave the main party to go up on the roof of a nearby building and talk. They are about to kiss but are interrupted by someone attempting to take Cole’s car for a ride.

“It’s Your Thing” by Ann Peebles – Another memorable addition to Fly Me to the Moon‘s soundtrack is “It’s Your Thing” by Ann Peebles. It plays when director Lance Vespertine (Jim Rash) arrives at the NASA facility to begin working on the top-secret Project Artemis to film a fake moon landing as a backup.

“Moon River” by Aretha Franklin – Music icon Aretha Franklin has one song in Fly Me to the Moon, as “Moon River” plays when Kelly returns to her hotel after a fight with Cole over a bad interview. She finds him there and he reveals his plan to go to Louisiana to meet with another politician to get funding.

“Why Don’t You Do Your Thing” by Jackie Wilson – After Apollo 11 becomes fully funded, Cole and others at NASA arrange a surprise thank-you party for Kelly. “Why Don’t You Do Your Thing” is used to kick off the party and get people dancing.

“To Love Somebody” by Bee Gees – The mood of Kelly’s party shifts when the record player switches to playing “To Love Somebody” by the Bee Gees. This leads to Cole asking Kelly for a dance and growing closer.

“Hold On I’m Comin'” by Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown – The next song in Fly Me to the Moon is heard on the morning of the Apollo 11 launch as Kelly, Cole, and others try to stop Moe Berkus’ (Woody Harrelson) plan to only show the fake moon landing footage on TV. “Hold On I’m Comin'” plays as Kelly and others go to the city to get a TV to fix a broken part of the camera on Apollo 11.

“Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)” by Big Band Crew Singers & Bobby Womack – Two different versions of “Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)” play near the end of the movie. The first version by Big Band Crew Singers plays as Kelly, Ruby, Moe, and others have a celebratory drink after Apollo 11’s fake footage isn’t shown. Bobby Womack’s version then plays as Moe leaves the facility.

“Nothing Can Change This Love” by Sam Cooke – The final song that plays during Fly Me to the Moon is another by Sam Cooke. “Nothing Can Change This Love” is heard as Kelly and Cole share a kiss in the fake moon landing hanger. It continues as the early portions of the credits play.

“Destination Moon” by Dinah Washington – The rest of the movie’s credits include another addition to Fly Me to the Moon‘s soundtrack. “Destination Moon” plays throughout the remainder of the credits to give audiences a more space-centric song.

Where To Listen To The Fly Me To The Moon Soundtrack

The Score Is By Daniel Pemberton

The official Fly Me to the Moon soundtrack is unavailable online through music services like Apple Music or Spotify. However, each song heard in the movie can be found on the platforms individually. Daniel Pemberton’s official score is available on Apple Music and Spotify through the album Fly Me To The Moon (Apple Original Film Soundtrack). It contains 37 songs recorded for Fly Me to the Moon‘s soundtrack.