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Cold Case season 1 episode 5 soundtrack

The Runner, 9 songs

After a drug addict (Dee Freeman) brings in an audio tape she found on which a fatal shooting is heard, Lilly reopens a 1973 murder case involving the death of a 21-year-old rookie cop (Cory Hardrict). The young officer was shot three times in the chest while responding to a call at a drug-infested housing project. Also on the tape are the victim's final words: "Runner! Runner! Runner!"

  • Midnight Train to Georgia — Gladys Knight & The Pips
    Joe and Butch get a "mommie-poppie" call; Joe's murder; Butch recalls Diane's reaction at the crime scene.
  • Jungle Boogie — Kool & The Gang
    Ms. Gloria remembers that night, and Joe confronting "The Runner"; Rush and Jeffries go to see Jonas in prison, who recounts the fight that night.
  • Let's Stay Together — Al Green
    Diane follows Joe to Sammy's.
  • I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby — Barry White
    Diane and Joe discuss baby names.
  • If You Want Me To Stay — Sly & The Family Stone
    Ms. Samuela recounts the night Joe came to take Sammy away.
  • Time Has Come Today — The Chambers Brothers
    Joe and Mason get high.
  • You Are The Sunshine Of My Life — Stevie Wonder
    Sammy remembers the night Joe was killed.
  • Lean on Me — Bill Withers
    Mason is taken into custody; Lilly shares a drink with the boys in blue at the tavern, then brings Sammy home to Diane.
  • Turn Me On — The Tubes

Theme Song

Nara (Theme to Cold Case)
E.S. Posthumus