American Splendor

Music from American Splendor the movie

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"Paniots Nine" by Joe Maneri
Harvey narrates that he and Crumb hung out a lot. Crumb shows him a drawing. Harvey explains he moved away to San Francisco but he visited every now and then. 0:12
"Ain't That Peculiar" by Marvin Gaye
After Bob Crumb agrees to draw Harvey's comics, shots of Harvey walking, riding the bus, washing the dishes, working, fixing a coat, drinking coffee, looking in the mirror are turned into comic book illustrations. Shots of some finished comic books. 0:22		UK US
"I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time" by The Andrews Sisters
Harvey in the bakery and bumps into a old school friend, Alice. 0:31		UK US
"Know Your Rights" by The Clash
In the comic book store Joyce finds out that they've sold out of American Splendor comics. 0:35		UK US
"Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes
Harvey spots Toby eating in his car and walks over to him. He allows him to take some fries. He gets into the car to question him about a movie. 0:47		UK US
"Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes
Toby, Joyce and Harvey leave the movie theatre talking about the movie. 0:51		UK US
"On the Beach at Waikiki" by Hank Snow
Harvey leaves a message as Joyce lies on the sofa about some guy wanting to make a play. 0:54
"American Splendor" by Eytan Mirsky
A guitarist plays live on stage and sings the song during the play. Harvey and Joyce fly back to Cleveland. 0:56		UK US

Harvey and Joyce in the hotel room. 1:01
"Silent Morning" by Noel
Toby and MTV. Harvey gets shouted at on the set. Toby on TV explaining that he'll be spending spring break in Cleveland. 1:07
"My City Was Gone" by The Pretenders
Harvey knocks at the door and sees Joyce dancing with a little girl. 1:19		UK US
"Ain't That Peculiar" by Chocolate Genius
End credits. 1:33