"Last Vegas" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Last Vegas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

What does a reunion in Sin City sound like when the jokes are broad but the feelings are real? The answer here: a compact Mark Mothersbaugh score stitched to jukebox staples and party cuts. The score album is a brisk 25-cue set; the film itself sprinkles 1950s doo-wop, lounge evergreens, and modern club tracks for texture—opening with Bobby Day and peaking in noisy VIP rooms before landing back in a lounge spotlight.

The official soundtrack (score) arrived in late October 2013; digital storefronts time-stamp it as a 2013 release under CBS Films’ imprint, with Varèse handling CD. Several songs used on-screen—“Little Bitty Pretty One,” “Earth Angel,” Pitbull’s “Don’t Stop the Party,” and Mary Steenburgen’s in-character vocals—sit alongside Mothersbaugh’s cue titles that mirror the plot beats (“Archie’s Great Escape,” “Paddy’s Ultimatum”).

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

Mark Mothersbaugh.

Is there a commercial “songs” album?

No single VA compilation from the studio; the released album is the score. Song lists by timestamp exist via soundtrack trackers.

Which songs are definitely in the film?

“Little Bitty Pretty One” (Bobby Day), “Earth Angel” (The Penguins), “Only You” and “You’re Nobody ’Til Somebody Loves You” (performed in-film by Mary Steenburgen), Pitbull’s “Don’t Stop the Party,” among others.

Who sings on screen?

Mary Steenburgen (as lounge singer Diana) performs multiple standards; one track (“Cup of Trouble”) is credited to her on the album.

When did the soundtrack release?

Late October 2013 on CD/digital; storefront metadata shows 2013 with 25 tracks (~41 minutes).

Is the “Last Vegas” trailer tied to a specific promo track?

The marketing uses energetic cuts; one widely noted sync is Willy Moon’s “Yeah Yeah” in a trailer spot.

Notes & Trivia

• The score album lists 25 cues; several credit Mary Steenburgen as performer (“Only You,” “You’re Nobody ’Til Somebody Loves You,” “Cup of Trouble”).
• The film opens with Bobby Day’s “Little Bitty Pretty One” during the childhood prologue.
• “Yeah Yeah” by Willy Moon is cited as used in a trailer spot for the film.
• Redfoo and 50 Cent cameo as themselves; club scenes include contemporary party tracks.
• Release: U.S. theatrical on November 1, 2013; soundtrack issued the same window.

Genres & Themes

Lounge standards = honesty: when the characters stop fronting, the film retreats to a small stage and a standard—soft vocal, clear lyric.

Oldies & doo-wop = memory lane: 50s/60s sides (“Little Bitty Pretty One,” “Earth Angel”) underline the Flatbush flashbacks and the promise they made as kids.

Club/EDM-pop = bravado: Pitbull-style floor-fillers and hype hooks sell the “we still got it” bit—before the bill comes due.

Tracks & Scenes

“Little Bitty Pretty One” — Bobby Day
Scene: Opening credits over Flatbush childhood snapshots (non-diegetic). ~00:00–00:02, short.
Why it matters: Sets the time-capsule frame; friendship starts on a 45rpm groove.

“Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” — The Penguins
Scene: Early flashback beat as the boys orbit a record player (non-diegetic). First reels, brief.
Why it matters: Teen-pledge tenderness that echoes the film’s endgame.

“Only You (And You Alone)” — performed by Mary Steenburgen
Scene: Diana’s lounge set at the Aria; the guys pause and actually listen (diegetic performance). Early Vegas arrival, ~2 min.
Why it matters: First honest moment in a weekend built on bluster; it’s where Billy really sees her.

“You’re Nobody ’Til Somebody Loves You” — performed by Mary Steenburgen
Scene: Later set after tempers cool; the lyric lands differently (diegetic performance). Mid-late, ~2 min.
Why it matters: Standard as thesis about friendship and aging pride.

“Cup of Trouble” — Mary Steenburgen
Scene: Lounge interlude threaded through a comic misunderstanding (diegetic). Mid-film, short.
Why it matters: Character song that keeps the room centered while chaos spins elsewhere.

“Don’t Stop the Party (feat. TJR)” — Pitbull
Scene: Nightclub sequence with bottle service and celebrity cameos (diegetic). Mid-film, ~1–2 min.
Why it matters: Volume-as-courage; soundtrack to temporary invincibility.

“Mama Do the Hump” — Rizzle Kicks
Scene: Pool-deck montage as the crew leans into the spectacle (source). Mid-film, brief.
Why it matters: Cheeky swagger for men performing youth.

“Cat’s in the Cradle” — (notable placement in source rundowns)
Scene: A quiet beat when regrets surface (non-diegetic). Mid-late, short.
Why it matters: On-the-nose? Sure. Effective? Also yes.

“Archie’s Great Escape” — Mark Mothersbaugh (score)
Scene: Casino-floor run after a hot streak (non-diegetic). Early Vegas acts, ~2 min.
Why it matters: Nimble, comic propulsion—Mothersbaugh in caper mode.

“Paddy’s Ultimatum” — Mark Mothersbaugh (score)
Scene: Poolside confrontation that resets loyalties (non-diegetic). Late, ~2 min.
Why it matters: Cue title says it; friendship contracts get renegotiated.

Timing note: Minute marks vary by platform. Placements above align with album credits and timestamped song rundowns.

Music–Story Links

The arc toggles between pretend (club bangers) and confess (lounge standards). When Diana sings “Only You,” the movie drops the neon mask; when Pitbull hits, the mask snaps back on. The oldies needle-drops bind the present to the promise four boys once made—music as a handshake they’re finally ready to honor.

How It Was Made

Jon Turteltaub directed from Dan Fogelman’s script; Mark Mothersbaugh handled the score. The released album collects 25 cues, including three tracks performed by Mary Steenburgen. Music-supervision and clearances netted a spread from 50s/60s catalog to contemporary club anthems; multiple databases confirm the specific song placements and the score’s cue list.

Reception & Quotes

Reviews called the film amiable and star-driven; music was noted as part of the “Vegas hang” appeal—lounge warmth vs. nightclub flash.

“Star power counts for a helluva lot… amiable geezers comedy with an affecting emotional anchor.” The Hollywood Reporter

“Good-natured… will do just about anything to please you.” The Guardian

Additional Info

• Score album: 25 tracks; ~41 minutes; 2013.
• Mary Steenburgen’s on-screen vocals appear as album tracks and in key scenes.
• Song trackers list 30+ licensed pieces used in the film beyond the score album.
• One trailer spot features Willy Moon’s “Yeah Yeah.”
• Cameos by 50 Cent and Redfoo coincide with the club-music palette.

Technical Info

• Title: Last Vegas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year: 2013
• Type: Film score (album); film also features extensive licensed songs
• Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh
• Featured in-film performer: Mary Steenburgen (vocals on standards)
• Label/Imprint: CBS Films / Varèse (CD); digital storefronts show 2013 release
• Selected placements (film): “Little Bitty Pretty One”; “Earth Angel”; “Only You” (perf. Steenburgen); “You’re Nobody ’Til Somebody Loves You” (perf. Steenburgen); “Don’t Stop the Party”
• Release context: Theatrical Nov 1, 2013 (US); soundtrack issued same window
• Availability: Streaming (Apple Music/Spotify) and CD

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Apple Music album page; Spotify album listing; Discogs and MovieMusic track/credit pages; film page with soundtrack section; song-by-song rundowns (Soundtrakd; MoviesOST); Hollywood Reporter & Guardian reviews; official trailers (CBS Films).

November, 12th 2025