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The Lake House soundtrack


The Lake House (2006)
 
Product detail
Format: CD
UPC: 78016338732
Label: Lakeshore Records
Label number: 33873
Running time: 49m20s
Shipping date: June 20th, 2006
Original score by Rachel Portman
 
Product availability
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Album Tracklist
1.  This Never Happened Before - Paul McCartney
2.  (I Can't Seem To) Make You Mine - The Clientele
3.  Time Has Told Me - Nick Drake
4.  Ant Farm - Eels
5.  It's Too Late - Carole King
...see complete tracklist
Music from the movie not on this soundtrack CD
Almost Like Being In Love - Gerry Mulligan / Lee Konitz (found on the CD "Konitz Meets Mulligan")
Bitter - Me'shell NdegeOcello
I Wish You Love - Rosemary Clooney (heard in the restaurant scene) 
La Noyée - Carla Bruni
O Pato (The Duck) - Charlie Byrd / Stan Getz (found on the CD "Jazz Samba")
Pink Moon - Nick Drake
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane (trailer song) 
There Will Never Be Another You - Rosemary Clooney (heard in the restaurant scene) 
When It Rains - Brad Mehldau (found on the CD "Largo")
Young at Heart - Brad Mehldau

Add more missing songs to this list, or tell us in what scenes these songs are heard or where they can be found.
 
Soundtrack Q & A
Q: What is the name of the song and artist that is played in the commericals for this movie? (from nineth in N.hollywood,california)
A: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane. (thanks to janet, texas, usaadd more info

Q: What is the name of the song on the trailer, and who sings it? (from Johnna in Tamp FL)
A: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane. (thanks to Anthony, N. Chicago, ILadd more info

Q: It seems like some of the songs from the movie are not on the tracklist. Does anyone know what songs aren't on the CD that were in the movie? (from Traci Lynne in florida)
A: For one, Nick Drake's "Pink Moon" is not on the soundtrack CD but is in the movie. It is also featured in an old Volkswagen commercial. (thanks to AnaLisa, Denver, COadd more info

Q: What is the song and artist of the song that plays right after Alex's father dies? While it's playing, he is sitting in the grass outside the lake house with his dog, Jack. The song only plays for 20 seconds or so, but it's really popular... thanks. (from dominick in charlotte)
A: "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake (thanks to Melissa, CAadd more info

Q: What's the song played when Kate and Alex were dancing outside during Kate's birthday? And what song is playing in the credits? (from chiqui in manila)
A: Paul McCartney's "This Never Happened Before." (thanks to Susan, Canadaadd more info

Q: Who's the producer of the McCartney song on the soundtrack? (from dougv in richardson texas)
A: Nigel Godrich produced the song, which McCartney wrote. (thanks to Shaun, Los Angelesadd more info

Q: What is the song heard in the credits? (from Rosie in CO)
A: "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney. (thanks to Stoney, Santa Ana, CAadd more info
A: Definitely Paul McCartney singing "This Never Happened Before" from The Chaos and Creation album. You can get the lyrics here (thanks to Doogal, London, Englandadd more info

Q: I remember hearing a French song playing in the background when Keanu and his brother were walking past the not-yet-constructed building. What is this song? I guess it's not included in the soundtrack CD. (from Ana in Manila)
A: The song is "La Noyée" and is sung by Carla Bruni. You may know her song "Quelqu'un m'a dit" from Le Divorce. (thanks to LaurenHallow, New Yorkadd more info

Q: Is Paul McCartney's song "This Never Happened Before" on any album other than this soundtrack CD? (from Stoney in Santa Ana, CA)
A: From the album "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" (2005 release). (thanks to LassesExil, germanyadd more info

Q: What is the name of the song and artist played when Alex plants the tree? It is a very familiar jazz piece but I can't place it. Thanks a bunch! (from nancy in Canada)
A: I believe it is called "When It Rains" by Brad Mehldau. (thanks to Shox, Mexicoadd more info

Q: What is the name of the song heard just after Sandra Bullock talked to her mom about why she didn't marry the other kid she loved? (from Fergie in Oregon)
A: The song is "Bitter" by Michelle N'degeocello from the album by the same name (also features "Fool of Me" from the movie Love and Basketball!) (thanks to brad armstrong, gumption, tnadd more info

Q: Who is the artist who played the piano version of the song "Young at Heart" when Keanu was sitting in a cafeteria-like place with white/silver tables and chairs? It is not included in the soundtrack. (from Kazuya in Japan)
A: That was Brad Mehldau from the album "The Art of the Trio Volume 3." (thanks to future, honolulu, hawaiiadd more info

Q: I am looking for the song playing while the film cuts back and forth between Sandra and Keanu. The same song plays both times, once when she was in a bar and also when she is speaking about loving someone (from the letters) and pushing them away. (from Stretch in Utah)
A: It's "It's Too Late" by Carole King (thanks to Dana, Singaporeadd more info

Q: What are the two Rosemary Clooney songs in the film? (from Persuasion in Illinois)
A: "There Will Never Be Another You" and "I Wish You Love." Both play during the restaurant scene. (thanks to Persuasion, Illinoisadd more info

Q: What is the title of the jazz piece we can hear when Alex is at his father's, right before his father tells him he is writing his memoirs? (from Liveship in Paris, France)
A: It's "Almost Like Being In Love" by Gerry Mulligan (thanks to Dana, Singaporeadd more info

Q: What is the name of the song when Kate & Alex were dancing during Kate's Birthday??????? (from Maria in AUS)
A: That is Paul McCartney's song "This Never Happened Before." It's also heard in the credits. (thanks to Yetused, Germanyadd more info

Q: There was a song that mentioned a snowflake. Any ideas? (from maww in UK)
A: "I Wish You Love" by Rosemary Clooney (thanks to Miranda, Detroit,MIadd more info

Q: What song is playing at the very beginning of the movie? (from Kris in bulgaria)
A: It's "(I Can't Seem To) Make You Mine" by The Clientele. (thanks to Hannah-Dora, Hungaryadd more info

Q: What's the name of the song in the first part of the trailer? Is that guitar riff a part of "Somewhere Only We Know" or is it from another song? (from ac in bc)
A: No. It's the same song "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane, even though Keane isn't known for having guitars in the band. (thanks to Doyle, DeBary, USadd more info

Q: What is the song playing when Sandra Bullock's in the bar with friends and her old boyfriend (Morgan) calls to say he's in town? (from sidereus_nuncius in Buenos Aires, Argentina)
A: Paolo Conte ("Chiamami Adesso") (thanks to USA Dave, CAadd more info

Q: There is a song playing during the credits at the end, that has the lyrics "...baby, baby, baby..." What's the name of the song and artist? (from Julie in Arizona)
A: "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney (thanks to bunni, nyadd more info

Q: What's the song playing when they finally met at the end of the movie? I need it for my son's wedding. Thank you. (from Julie gonzales in El Paso, Tx)
A: It's not really a song - I think it's part of the soundtrack score composed by Rachel Portman. (thanks to Nick, Jersey Island, U.K. add more info

Q: There's a song that plays as Alex is driving to plant a tree. It's the soft piano and drum combination - what is the name and the artist?  (from mecece in Yonkers, NY)
A: "When It Rains" by Brad Mehldau (thanks to T.D., New Yorkadd more info

Q: I, too, am totally mesmerized by the music in the beginning of the trailer. I now know that it's NOT part of a guitar riff of the song by Keane, "Somewhere Only We Know" because I have a download of that entire song. Yet, I'm compelled to find out what song it's from, Does anyone out there know? In the trailer this music starts right during the movie studio's logo and continues until the beginning of "Somewhere Only We Know."
...from Survivorholic in Michigan (answer Survivorholic's question)

Q: What is the name of the last song, the one that plays when they show the credits right at the very end?
...from Vicky in Miami (answer Vicky's question)

Q: What's the instrumental music playing when they walk beside the skating rink and before they enter the restaurant? It's music that dates back to at least the 60s/70s era I think.
...from JohnP in Wellington, New Zealand (answer JohnP's question)

Q: What is the song playing when Kate is on her "date" with Alex walking through the city of Chicago? (it's the scene where he writes on the city wall) (from Morgann in Hebron, Indiana)
A: I'm sure it's "Ant Farm" from the original score. (thanks to Soul, Minsk, Belarusadd more info

Q: On what albums can I find the Rosemary Clooney tracks used in the film?
...from Len Jones in UK (answer Len Jones's question)

Q: Where in the movie do we hear "O Pato"? I saw it listed in the credits, but it is not included on the soundtrack.
...from mae in los angeles, ca (answer mae's question)

Q: What song is playing after Kate tells Alex that they should not meet? It has the words "...hold on, don't be scared..."
...from amaryllis in india (answer amaryllis's question)

Q: Does anyone know the song in the movie that has the lyrics "...that's the way it should be..." repeated through out the song? (from Kangamanga in Honolulu,Hawaii)
A: "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney (thanks to Addie, Canadaadd more info

Q: What's the DVD main menu music?
...from Ryan in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil (answer Ryan's question)

Q: I am looking for the song that I believe plays twice during the movie, and each time "and the ivy" is mentioned. Could anybody please help me with this? I would appreciate it, thank you. (from Laney in College Springs IA)
A: It's "(I Can't Seem To) Make You Mine" by The Clientele (thanks to bear, ukadd more info

Q: What's the DVD menu song?
...from Nikki in VA beach, virginia USA (answer Nikki's question)

Q: What song is playing at the very beginning when Sandra is walking, before we even get into the movie? (from kay in Canada)
A: It's "(I Can't Seem To) Make You Mine" by The Clientele (thanks to bear, ukadd more info

Q: What's the main menu song?
...from Ryan in Sao Paulo, Brazil (answer Ryan's question)

Q: What music is playing when Keanu Reeves drives his truck with the tree in back, going to plant it in front of the apartment building? It's such a beautifully haunting piece.
...from Nina in San Francisco, CA USA (answer Nina's question)


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