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Boardwalk Empire season 1 episode 2 soundtrack

The Ivory Tower, 15 songs

Nucky is paid a visit by Agent Nelson Van Alden. Jimmy is forced to pay Nucky a larger sum of money. Margaret is visited by Van Alden and Eli, each seeking a different side of her story as to the death of her husband.

  • Air On the G String (from Suite No. 3 In D, BWV 1068) — Virgil Fox & Daniel Guss
    The funeral.
  • Onward Christian Soldier — Wurlitzer 157 Carousel Organ
    Van Alden questions Nucky about Hans.
  • That Thing Called Love — Zez Confrey
    Jimmy sees a ruby necklace; Nucky talks to George Baxter and meets Claudia.
  • Shepherd's Dance (from Pipes of Pan) — Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
    Van Alden explains Nucky's status to his supervisor.
  • Pretty Baby — Peter Mintun
    Lucky Luciano and Frank Yale visit Rothstein.
  • Recollections of Alzaga — Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
    Jimmy enters as the showgirls rehearse.
  • Old Comrades — The De Leeuwin Dutch Street Organ
    Nucky fires Jimmy.
  • Pekin Rag — Ehud Asherie
    Reporter Corrigan gets a statement from Capone.
  • After the Ball — Wurlitzer 157 Carousel Organ
    Nucky talks up Baxter to Claudia.
  • Collegiate Rhythm — Keith Nichols
    Nucky takes a call from Rothstein.
  • Lovie Joe — Ehud Rasherie
    Jimmy asks Capone for money.
  • Temptation Rag — The Darling Madam Laura (Gavioli Carousel Organ)
    Margaret gives back the money to Nucky.
  • Venetian Nights — Harry Lubin
    Baxter threatens to take Claudia back to Baltimore.
  • Indiana Days — Keith Nichols
    Jimmy give Nucky his money.
  • By The Light of the Silvery Moon — Bill Murray
    Simon surprises Baxter and Claudia; End credits.

Theme Song

Straight Up and Down
The Brian Jonestown Massacre