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Boardwalk Empire season 1 episode 8 soundtrack

Hold Me in Paradise, 14 songs

Nucky visits Chicago for the Republican National Convention, where he finds himself intrigued by the candidacy of Warren G. Harding over more established candidates. The D'Alessio gang moves in on Nucky's territory at the expense of Eli, who has been watching over his brother's affairs. Margaret finds herself entangled in Nucky's business affairs, while Van Alden struggles with his wife's desire for a child. Rothstein prepares for legal trouble over his role in fixing the 1919 World Series. Nucky asks Jimmy to return to Atlantic City to reinforce his position.

  • Il Trovatore — Belgian Band Organ
    Eli wonders where everyone is
  • Turkey in the Straw — Gypsy Queen
    Eli gives O'Neill the day off
  • National Emblem — Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
    Nucky checks into hotel
  • Ye Boston Tea Party — Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
    Edge asks Nucky to attend Daugherty's event
  • By The Waters of Minnetonka — Zez Confrey
    Lucy confronts Margaret drunk
  • Do you Ever Think of Me/You're My Baby — Peter Mintun
    Nucky mingles with politicos and sees Nan Britton
  • The August Waltz — Andy Vale
    ward bosses watch porn
  • Loch Lomond — Robert Clohessy
    ward bosses talk about their collections
  • Sweetie Dear — Ehud Asherie
    Nucky meets with Torrio
  • String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor — Boardwalk Empire String Quartet
    Eli lies bleeding on the floor
  • Questa O Quella (from Rigoletto) — Jose Marie Perez and the Nuremberg Symphonic Orchestra
    Jimmy looks on as Capone & Torrio play Briscola and speak in Italian
  • Till the Clouds Roll By — Pater Mintun
    Rose gets a letter from Nelson; Angela opens cash filled envelope
  • Oh Dem Golden Slippers — Gypsy Queen
    Margaret sits at Nucky's desk
  • Look For The Silver Lining — Marion Harris
    Margaret opens Nucky's ledger; end of show credits

Theme Song

Straight Up and Down
The Brian Jonestown Massacre