The Outsiders

Book Playlist

The Outsiders Playlist

by S. E. Hinton, Jim Fyfe, Jodi Picoult

21 tracks

balanced

Jun 16, 2026

This playlist captures the turbulent emotions and gritty atmosphere of "The Outsiders." The instrumentals evoke the tension and introspection of the characters, while the vocal tracks explore themes of social divides, loyalty, and youthful struggle through a diverse blend of indie rock, folk, and alternative sounds. From raw, heartfelt vocals to poignant instrumental moments, the music reflects the book's emotional journey and distinct 1960s-70s setting with modern sensibilities.

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Track List

21 songs

1

Whatever You Do, Don't Go Back There - The Maraqopa Demos

Damien Jurado · Far Out To Where We Were Then: The Maraqopa Demos

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2

Black Sands

Bonobo · Black Sands

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3

The Great Escape

BOYS LIKE GIRLS · Boys Like Girls

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4

Hope There's Someone

Antony · A Phoenix Rising

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5

Boys Don't Cry

The Cure · Sucessos do Rock - Atualizadas

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6

Out of My League

Fitz and The Tantrums · 10s Best Essence

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7

Santa Monica

Everclear · Workout Rock

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8

People Are Strange

The Doors · Strangers Coming Together

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9

Come a Little Closer

Pop Beatz · Come a Little Closer - Tribute to Cage the Elephant

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10

Born To Be Wild - Single Version

Steppenwolf · BBQ Classics

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11

Change Your Mind

The Killers · Mix: Rock Viejo Y Nuevo

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12

Runaway Train

Soul Asylum · Nr.1 Hits der 90s Kidz (+ Bonus)

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13

Creep

Sweet Little Band · Radiohead For Babies

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14

I Wanna Be Your Dog

The Stooges · 60s Music

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15

1979 - Remastered 2012

The Smashing Pumpkins · witchy fall vibes

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16

Fade Into You

Mazzy Star · Kaminabend

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17

Transatlanticism

Music Box Mania · MBM Performs Death Cab for Cutie

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18

I Will Follow You into the Dark

Death Cab for Cutie · Easy Hits 00s

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19

Blue In Green

Miles Davis · Freeway – New Music for Saxophone and Piano

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20

The End

The Doors · Emotional Rock Songs

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21

Let’s Get Wasted

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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