Description
Songs from Dawson’s Creek – Music from the Hit TV Series (Columbia/Sony Music, 1999) CD
UPC: 5099749436923
MPN: COL 494369 2
Brand Name: Columbia / Sony Music Soundtrax
Overview
Songs from Dawson’s Creek captures the emotional spirit and youthful energy of the late 1990s teen drama that defined a generation. Released in 1999 by Columbia Records / Sony Music Soundtrax, this compilation features standout tracks that underscored the show’s most memorable moments of friendship, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
The album blends alternative pop, folk, and soft rock, with unforgettable performances from artists such as Sixpence None the Richer, Paula Cole, Shawn Mullins, and Chantal Kreviazuk. It includes Paula Cole’s iconic theme song, “I Don’t Want to Wait”, which became instantly recognizable as the opening anthem of Dawson’s Creek.
A quintessential 1990s soundtrack, this collection perfectly evokes the tone of the series — introspective, romantic, and timeless.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (Soundtrack Compilation)
- Genre: Pop / Rock / Television Soundtrack
- Label: Columbia / Sony Music Soundtrax
- Release Year: 1999
- Country of Manufacture: EU
- Show Creator: Kevin Williamson
- TV Studio: Columbia TriStar Television
- Packaging: Standard jewel case with liner notes, artist details, and CD Extra multimedia content
Interesting Facts
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Pop Culture Milestone: Dawson’s Creek was one of the defining teen dramas of the late 1990s, launching the careers of James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams.
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Memorable Theme: “I Don’t Want to Wait” by Paula Cole became synonymous with the series and one of the most recognizable TV themes of its era.
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Faith & Feeling: The compilation’s opening track, “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer, became a global hit and an enduring romantic anthem, cementing its place in 1990s pop history.
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CD Extra Format: The European release includes enhanced CD-ROM content, featuring exclusive Dawson’s Creek multimedia material and artist information.
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Perfect Emotional Arc: The tracklist follows the emotional flow of the series — from idealistic love to heartbreak and reconciliation — mirroring the characters’ coming-of-age journeys.
Track Listing
- Sixpence None the Richer – Kiss Me
- Sophie B. Hawkins – Lose Your Way
- Chantal Kreviazuk – Feels Like Home
- Shooter – Life’s a Bitch
- PJ Olsson – Ready for a Fall
- Wood – Stay You
- Nikki Hassman – Any Lucky Penny
- Shawn Mullins – Shimmer
- Heather Nova – London Rain (Nothing Heals Me Like You Do)
- Curtis Stigers – To Be Loved
- Sozzi – Letting Go
- Adam Cohen – Cry Ophelia
- Jessica Simpson – Did You Ever Love Somebody
- BWitched – Blame It on the Weatherman* (Bonus Track)
- S.O.A.P. – Not Like Other Girls (Bonus Track)
- Paula Cole – I Don’t Want to Wait
Publishers
© 1999 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. © 1997–1999 Columbia TriStar Television, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment (Europe). Columbia is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
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