Gershwin: Variations on "I Got Rhythm"

George Gershwin

Young Sammy asks about Christmas lights. Burt sings in response to Mitzi's remarks about the holiday season.

Young Sammy gets a train set as his Hanukkah gift.

Elite Syncopations

Scott Joplin

Young Sammy presents an experimental film to his mother, and Mitzi responds with a smile and laughter.

By A Campfire On The Trail

Sons of the Pioneers

Young Sammy gazes out of a car window.

Sonatina in A Minor, Op. 88 No. 3: III. Allegro burlesco

Joanne Pearce Martin

Sammy directs a movie. The music continues during a transition scene. Sammy examines his film stock.

Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2, No. 1: I. Allegro

Ludwig van Beethoven

Sammy watches a musical performance with his family and Bennie.

Kalinka

Ivan Larionov

Burt sings in Russian with his family, including his children and wife.

Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36 No. 3: Spiritoso

Joanne Pearce Martin

Sammy and Boris have a conversation. Boris opens a door and discusses the past with Sammy.

Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974: II. Adagio

John Williams

While watching footage of a camping trip, Sammy has an epiphany as he sees his mother sitting next to Bennie and hears her playing the piano.

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Link Wray & The Wraymen

The song continues as Sammy shows camping footage to Mitzi and later films a movie with friends.

Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)

The Crystals

Sammy and Monica arrive at the beach for Ditch Day in 1964. Sammy prepares to film the event and they have fun with their classmates.

If You Wanna Be Happy

Jimmy Soul

Sammy's siblings react to the news that their father has died. The Fabelmans soundtrack song plays during a transition scene, and it can be heard again at 01:58:00 during a different scene.

He's So Fine - Remastered 2000

The Chiffons

Reggie watches footage with Sammy. She rests her head on his shoulder as they reminisce about the past.

Walk on By - Vocal or Instrumental Solo

Hal David

Claudia sings a song. A trumpet player hits the wrong notes.

Main Title / Ethan Returns / Meet Man / Posse Rides / Martin Dragging His Saddle / Burning Ranch / The Searchers / Indians Surround the Posse / Death Chant / Indians Charge into the River / Camp by the Lake / Attack on the Indian Village / End Title - From "The Searchers" Original Soundtrack

Max Steiner

Sammy waits in an office, looking around in anticipation. He realizes that he's about to meet his idol, John Ford.

Limbo Rock

Chubby Checker

Sammy premieres his Skip Day film, which shows students getting pooped on by birds.