The Righteous Gemstones Music
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The Righteous Gemstones season 1 episode 1 soundtrack

The Righteous Gemstones, 16 songs

Upon returning from a baptism marathon in China, Jesse receives a video from blackmailers seeking to sully his reputation. Eli moves forward with plans to expand the Gemstone empire as he continues to mourn his late wife.

  • Gonna Build a Mountain — Sammy Davis Jr.
    Series Coming Trailer; (repeats) Montage of all the stuff in the Gemstone Salvation Center, just before Kelvin leads in the brother pastors for a meeting with Eli & Jesse.
  • Joy to the World — Three Dog Night
    Series Premiere Trailer, first song.
  • This Little Light of Mine — Fontella Bass
    Series Premiere Trailer, second song; "In the weeks ahead" Trailer; Trailer for Episode 2
  • He's Got the Whole World In His Hands — The Isley Brothers
    [Unreleased Remixed Version] HBO Trailer Music.
  • Awesome God — Rich Mullins
    [Cast performance cover version in Chinese] Opening scene; Hour 17 of the 24 hour baptism marathon in Chengdu, China.
  • Hallelujah — Sweathog
    Immediately after title card, private plane landing; Judy Gemstone and a delegation walk out to meet her dad, Eli & brothers, Jesse & Kelvin as the exit the plane upon returning from China.
  • Glory To The King — Joseph Stephens
    They leave the airport and arrive back at their respective mansions.
  • Coming Back Home — Joseph Stephens
    Kelvin arrives back at his mansion and goes inside.
  • Brother (Remastered) — Emílio Santiago
    "Sunday" as the congregation assembles at Gemstone Salvation Center.
  • Feel The Glory Of The Lord — The Alternative Champs
    [Cast performance] The Gemstone Salvation Center house band, Tears of David, is playing this as the congregation makes its donations.
  • Holly Holy — Jr. Walker & The All Stars
    The counting of the donations; The Gemstones arrive at brunch
  • The Jesus in Me — Paula Grindstaff
    Pastor Johnny Seasons is eating at his dinner table when his wife comes in and brings him a glass of milk.
  • Jesus Loves The Gemstones — Joseph Stephens
    Jessie attacks the blackmailer, then he, Judy & Kelvin start to leave parking lot.
  • Stand On the Word (Larry Levan Mix) — Joubert Singers
    Final scene; Jesse, Judy & Kelvin riding in car into end credits.
  • Glory To The King — Heavy Young Heathens
    The Gemstones arrive back home at the airport, and get into separate cars traveling back to their compound.
  • Coming Back Home — Heavy Young Heathens
    Kelvin Gemstone arrives back home to find his friend there waiting for him.