Music From Season 4 of “The Ranch” on Netflix
Netflix released the latest season of its comedy drama The Ranch on December 15th, and just like the first three seasons, country music plays a big role in both the dialog and the soundtrack. The series stars Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Debra Winger, and Sam Elliott. Set in Garrison, Colorado, the story is about a washed up football player (Ashton Kutcher) who returns home to find his father (Sam Elliot) struggling to keep the family ranch going. The 30-minute comedy is filmed in front of a studio audience, and feels very much like a network TV sitcom, except there’s no commercials, and the dialogue will find the occasional swear word.
In Season 4, all of the episodes are named after the songs of Garth Brooks (or songs he’s covered). The music of Patsy Cline, Ricky Nelson, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, Don Gibson, Brenda Lee, and more make the soundtrack, as do songs from newer artists such as Sam Outlaw, The Cactus Blossoms, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Sara Watkins, Blitzen Trapper, Mandolin Orange, and others. Mainstream artists featured include Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and Brothers Osborne, and Thomas Rhett makes an appearance on the second episode.
The Ranch loves to embed music in scenes under the dialog, sometimes making it hard to pick out, and Shazaming it virtually impossible unless it’s an ending scene. Saving Country Music has done what it can to identify as many songs as possible, and please feel free to pipe up with any suggestions or hints for the songs and scenes still not identified. Apparently the creators of The Ranch want to make discovering the songs part of the fun of the series, because they keep their soundtrack close to the vest.
It does appear there will be a Season 5, but it may not feature much of Danny Masterson’s character “Rooster.” Masterson is facing sexual assault claims that have meant his parting way with the show. Netflix says his departure will play into the narrative of the next season. This current season was shot before the allegations came to light.
Happy song hunting.
Episode 1 – Learning to Live Again
- “Naked” – The Bodeans – (Colt and Dale in the barn)
- “Life’s Railway to Heaven” – Patsy Cline (Beau and Brenda in the house)
- “While I Was Away” – Pat Green – (Colt visits Mr. Peterson)
- “Rose in Tennessee” – Jeff Hahn (Rooster, Beau and Colt in bar)
- “Garden Party” – Ricky Nelson (Beau and Brenda in the salon)
- “The Oil Baron’s Wife” Jeff Hahn – (Colt and Abbey at Abbey’s house)
- “Things I’ve Learned” – Hadley Park (ending credits)
Episode 2 – Wrapped Up in You
- “Ranch Hand’s Blues” – The Bodeans – (Nikki gets a job from Rooster at the bar)
- “Cornbread and Butter” – Aaron Benwad (Colt and Abby discuss going to the Thomas Rhett concert at the bar)
- “Beautiful You” – The Waifs – (Beau and Brenda talk at the salon)
- “Redneck Girl” – The Bellamy Brothers – (Rooster and Beau talking at the bar)
- “American Spirit” – Thomas Rhett (When Colt and Abbey are backstage)
- “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” – Ed Bruce (Beau and Dale talk on the porch about health)
- “T-Shirt” Thomas Rhett – (Thomas Rhett performing at the concert)
- “Still Better Days” – Chris Shifflett – (At the bar, Rooster gets busted for serving alcohol to minor)
- “Craving You” – Thomas Rhett (at the Thomas Rhett concert)
- “Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett – (Colt in the concert drunk tank)
Episode 3 – Rodeo and Juliet
- “Let It Break” – Aaron Benwad – (Rooster and lawyer in bar)
- “Cowboys in Nashville” – Dan Dyer – (Beau and Mr. Peterson talk)
- “Maggie’s Bar” – The Bodeans – (Colt and Abbey at Abbey’s house)
- “Half A Man” – Willie Nelson – (Beau, Rooster, and natural gas lady on the porch)
- “Oh Sarah” – Sturgill Simpson – (Rooster apologizes)
- “Three Year Old” – Eric Church – (Beau talks to Mr. Peterson)
Episode 4 – Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)
- ???? – (Beau, Rooster, and Colt at the bar)
- “Nobody Wins” – Brenda Lee (Beau runs into ex)
- “You’re Dreaming” – The Cactus Blossoms – (Colt and Abbey talk about wedding)
- ???? – (Colt and Rooster at cabin)
- “Branded Man” – Merle Haggard – (Colt and Abbey at bar)
- ???? – (EDM song, party at Rooster’s cabin)
- “Without A Word” – Sara Watkins – (dinner with Beau at the house)
- “Cotton Eye Joe” – Rednex – (Colt and Abbey on the porch)
- “Speed Trap Town” – Jason Isbell – (Ending credits)
Episode 5 – More Than A Memory
- “21 Summer” – Brothers Osborne – (Opening scene)
- “It’s Not Love, But It’s Not Bad” – Merle Haggard – (Colt, Beau, and Brenda in the barn)
- “Coffee ‘Til Midnight” – Alan Jeffries (Beau and Dale in the barn)
- “Loved” – The Bodeans – (Colt and Abbey talk at house)
- “I Had a Lovely Time” – The Kendalls – (Rooster and engineer at bar)
- “Powder Blue” – The Cactus Blossoms (In the rain)
- “Take Me Home” – The Roosevelts – (Rooster and engineer at bar, again)
- “Come As You Were” – T. Graham Brown (Beau and Dale at the diner)
- “Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings” – Don Gibson (Ending credits)
Episode 6 – When You Came Back to Me Again
- “Next To You” – Aaron Benwad – (Maggie Comes Back)
- “The Last Time” – The Bodeans – (Colt, Rooster, Maggie at the bar)
- “I Know What It’s Like” – Amanda Shires (Beau and Brenda at the salon)
- “Soaked in the Rain” – Farewell Milwaukee – (Colt and Abbey on the porch)
- “Who Do You Think You Are?” – Sam Outlaw – (Maggie and Rooster at the bar)
- “Tin Man” – Miranda Lambert – (Brenda, Joanne, and Beau at the house)
- “Always Wanting You” – Merle Haggard – (Maggie and Beau on the porch)
- Don Gallardo – “Diamonds & Gold” – (Rooster and Maggie at the bar)
- “I Just Wanna Be Alone With You” – The Carmonas – (Ending credits)
Episode 7 – Do What You Gotta Do
- Don Gallardo – “Diamonds & Gold” – (Rooster and Maggie at the bar)
- “The Last Time” – The Bodeans – (Colt and Abbey talk about moving at the house)
- “Drifting Dreaming” – The Waifs – (Beau and Maggie talk about pipeline at the house)
- “Trouble” – Have Gun Will Travel – (Hammer darts)
- “All My Worry” – Kate York – (Colt and Abbey in the bedroom)
- “Okie From Muskogee” – Merle Haggard – (Colt and Mr. Peterson)
- “Wheels” – Steve Moakler – (ending credits)
Episode 8 – Big Money
- “Jay Leno” – The Bodeans – (Colt, Rooster, and Maggie in the car)
- “To Get To You” – Jerry Wallace – (Colt, Rooster, and banker in the diner)
- “Waltz About Whiskey” – Mandolin Orange – (Colt, Rooster, and Abbey at the bar)
- “From Now On” – Mandolin Orange (Beau chopping wood)
- “Take It From Me” – Andrew Combs (Rooster and engineer at the cabin)
- “My Old Man” – Zac Brown Band (Ending credits)
Episode 9 – Ain’t Goin Down (Til’ The Sun Comes Up)”
- “Stranger in a Strange Land” – Blitzen Trapper (Beau and Colt in the cabin)
- “The Way It Dimmed” – Amanda Shires – (Maggie and Abbey at the bar)
- “Is This The Best I’m Gonna Feel” – Don Gibson (Beau, Joanne, and Dale on the porch)
- “Crop Comes In” – Chatham County Line – (Abbey and Colt in the house)
- “Never Really Gone” – Calico The Band – (Maggie and Colt talk at the bar)
- “Beaujolais” – The Bodeans – (Rooster and Mart at the cabin)
- “A Man Who Was Gonna Die Young” – Eric Church – (Ending)
Episode 10 – If Tomorrow Never Comes
- “One Last Kiss” – Aaron Benwad – (Outside on the porch before Beau leaves)
- “If It Makes You” – The Bodeans – (Abbey and Rooster talk at the house)
- “List of Lovers” – Lola and the Huntsman – (Colt and Abbey talk at the house)
- “Hello Darlin'” – Conway Twitty – (Maggie and Beau at restaurant)
- “The Waking Hours” – Halfway – (Colt talks to lawyer at the bar)
- “The Last Cowboy Song” – Ed Bruce (Colt and Rooster talking at the house)
- “Down On You Again” – Jeff Hahn – (Colt and Abbey talk)
- “Have You Ever” – The Avett Brothers – (Colt and Rooster meet with Mr. Peterson)
- “Til Then” – Elizabeth Cook – (Ending)
Know of a song that appears in an episode but is not on the list? Please let us know in the comments section. Looking for a song? Feel free to ask in the comments section as well.
December 20, 2017 @ 6:48 pm
Nirvana’s, “Rape Me” didn’t make the cut?
December 20, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
Yeah, Masterson isn’t dealing with “sexual harassment” claims.
December 20, 2017 @ 7:34 pm
I’m glad he’s off the show next season, Rooster’s character was always a little too greasy for me. I guess They just modeled the character after the actor.
December 20, 2017 @ 11:31 pm
Episode 1 – “While I Was Away” – Pat Green – Colt visits Mr Peterson
Episode 2 – “Beautiful You” – The Waifs – Beau and Brenda talk at the salon
Episode 5 – “It’s Not Love, But It’s Not Bad” – Merle Haggard – Colt, Beau & Brenda in Barn
Episode 5 – “Take Me Home” – The Roosevelts – Rooster and engineer at bar, again
December 20, 2017 @ 11:35 pm
Thanks!
December 23, 2017 @ 11:59 pm
Episode 8 – “Waltz by the Whiskey” – Mandolin Orange – Colt, Rooster Maggie in car
Also whatever song is at the end of Episode 6 is the same song in Episode 7 where Colt and Abbey are talking about moving. Still can’t figure it out though.
December 21, 2017 @ 4:27 am
To go along with the above “its multiple rapes, not sexual harassment”, the allegations had been in the light for several seasons, Netflix just couldn’t ignore them anymore once the story of the exec telling one of the women “Yeah, we just don’t believe any of you,” came to light.
December 21, 2017 @ 8:06 am
good show, good music. no opinion on that guy leaving.
December 21, 2017 @ 12:30 pm
Anyone else notice how quietly they play most of these songs? Sturgill on episode 3 is almost imperceptible.
December 21, 2017 @ 2:04 pm
Im searching for song on episode 6 at ending credits. Plz help. Greatings grom Poland ????
December 24, 2017 @ 8:30 am
I believe the song is an unreleased song by The Bodeans called “The Last Time.” It could be on the next album they release with a lot of these other songs that were used.
April 7, 2019 @ 5:09 pm
im looking for this song also still havent found it D:
December 21, 2017 @ 5:10 pm
Sam Elliott,The guy that plays Hank and the hot women are the only thing that saves the show.
December 21, 2017 @ 7:50 pm
Here here. Ashton kitchen is terrible the other dudes apparently a rapist. The mom character is nearly unbearable as far as acting is concerned. Sam Elliot plays a great old rancher and as a farmer, I know lots of old guys who are jaunt like his character.
December 21, 2017 @ 7:51 pm
Replace “jaunt” with “a lot”. Fucking autocorrect. ….
December 21, 2017 @ 9:24 pm
Huh, so now we live in a society where someone is “accused” and is automatically guilty? Guilty till proven innocent? That’s not scary at all. I’m not saying he didn’t do it, I don’t know. But I’m not going assume he’s guilty as part of my virtue signaling. If he’s guilty, f*ck that guy. But there are a lot of nefarious people out there, regardless of gender, that will do anything for a buck. I’ll wait for an actual trial, thank you. If Masterson isn’t convicted of anything, he should stay on the show. Hell, you can still stream Cosby show episodes on Amazon. Polanski is still widely respected, as is Woody Allen, and Bill Clinton. Polanski won an Oscar in 2003 for best director for f*cks sake, as a fugitive child molester convicted in 1978. I’d like to think my life wouldn’t be ruined by some false accusations. Adversely, if I commited a crime, I should be punished after a fair trial, but not before I win a couple Oscars and get that Amazon streaming revenue…
December 21, 2017 @ 10:01 pm
Episode 10, rooster and abbey are talking the the den…. that’s a Brandi Carlie song Have You Ever.. but I have no idea who is singing it.
December 22, 2017 @ 10:33 am
Episode 6 and 7. Scene with Maggie and Rooster in the bar is Don Gallardo song “Diamonds & Gold”
December 22, 2017 @ 7:16 pm
I really want to know the song that plays when Colt and Abbey are at Abbey’s house in episode 1.
December 22, 2017 @ 9:38 pm
Season 4 episode 6, what is the song playing at the end of that episode. PLEASE ANYONE!? Lol
February 21, 2020 @ 8:20 am
Any luck!??
December 23, 2017 @ 10:54 am
Who is the artist and the name of the last song on episode 31
December 23, 2017 @ 6:19 pm
season 4 episode 3 the song that is playing at the end where brought and Mr. Peterson are shaking hands. Would really love if someone could answer that question. Thank you
December 23, 2017 @ 10:23 pm
As listed above, that is Eric Church ” Three Year Old”. A great EC song
December 24, 2017 @ 8:24 am
Nice ear! Here’s the songs you missed. Mostly Bodeans and Aaron Benward.
Episode 1
Bodeans – “Naked”
Jeff Hahn – “Rose of Tennessee”
Jeff Hahn – “The Oil Baron’s Daughter”
Episode 2
Bodeans – “Ranch Hands Blues”
Aaron Benward – “Cornbread and Butter”
Chris Shiflett – “Still Better Days”
This “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” is actually the original Ed Bruce version.
Episode 3
Aaron Benward – “Let it Break”
Bodeans – “Maggie’s Bar”
Willie Nelson – “Half a Man”
Episode 4
Boeadeans – “Lucky Man”
The Wagoneers – “Pebble in a Pond”
Episode 5
Bodeans – “Loved”
The Kendalls – “I Had a Lovely Time”
Episode 6
Aaron Benward – “Next to You”
Bodeans – “The Last Time”
Farewell Milwaukee – “Soaked By The Rain”
The Carmonas – “I Just Wanna Be Alone with You”
Episode 7
Bodeans – “The Last Time”
The Waifs – “Drifting Dreaming”
Episode 8
Bodeans – “Jay Leno”
Jerry Wallace – “To Get to You”
Mandolin Orange – “Waltz about Whiskey”
Episode 9
Amanda Shires – “The Way it Dimmed”
Bodeans – “Beaujolais”
Eric Church – “A Man Who is Gonna Die Young”
Episode 10
Aaron Benward – “One Last Kiss”
Bodeans – If It Makes You”
Halfway – “The Waking Hours”
Jeff Hahn – “Down On You Again”
The Avett Brothers – “Have You Ever”
December 24, 2017 @ 10:39 am
Hey Ranch Hand,
Thanks so much for the info.
One question, for episode four, I’m missing three songs, but you only have two listed as fillers. Do you know what the 3rd song is? I’m guess you have access to a master list.
I feel bad I never seem to pick up on the Bodeans contributions, but I guess some of these songs are unreleased.
Thanks again!
December 24, 2017 @ 11:59 am
The EDM song is a composition by Ryeland Allison who does all of the interstitial music (When you see a cow or a tractor between scenes) for the show.
Also, my apologies, I don’t know if those songs match up with your order. I was doing this on my phone.
Love your blog and I use it all the time to find new music!
January 4, 2018 @ 7:58 pm
Also at the end is…
Jason Isbell – Speed Trap Town
December 11, 2018 @ 8:34 pm
What about the last song playing when Rooster walks out the door in the last episode???
December 24, 2017 @ 4:15 pm
Hey thank you so much for making this! I have made this list into a Spotify playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/user/11164284816/playlist/459YsHr5E8brv5HYpHKxhJ
Most songs by The Bodeans and Aaron Benward are missing from it because they didn’t appear on my Spotify or were hidden.
Enjoy! 🙂
December 27, 2017 @ 7:49 am
Did they change the opening version of “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” beginning with the 4th season? I think they went back and changed all the season’s openings now too.
December 13, 2020 @ 2:07 pm
Anybody know how to get Aaron benwards music?
December 29, 2017 @ 9:21 pm
Anyone know the song being played in Episode 10 when Colt and Abby are fighting?
February 2, 2023 @ 3:29 am
Did you ever find out the song?
December 30, 2017 @ 9:03 pm
What song is playing when abbey pulls up to the ranch before they get in to the fight about going to Denver? I don’t believe it is the jeff Hahn song that’s on the list. The lyrics I heard are different from that song
February 2, 2023 @ 3:30 am
Did you ever find out the song?
January 5, 2018 @ 1:28 am
I, too, am trying to find the song on episode 10 when Colt and Abby are talking. It’s killing me that this song doesn’t seem to exist.
February 2, 2023 @ 3:31 am
Did you ever find out the song?
January 7, 2018 @ 9:41 pm
Part 4 episode 6 what is the song in the end credits been trying to search it but no luck.
January 13, 2018 @ 8:47 am
Just watched episode 9 & 10 last night. There is a song by Chatham County Line in one of them that is not identified yet.
January 30, 2018 @ 3:18 pm
““Waltz About Whiskey” – Mandolin Orange – (Colt, Rooster, and Abbey at the bar)”
That one was actually when they were in the truck, not at the bar
June 12, 2018 @ 5:20 pm
What is the song at end of episode 10 Season Four.. Abby and Colt are arguing over him buying the Oeterson pmace
February 2, 2023 @ 3:32 am
Did you ever find out the song?
June 19, 2018 @ 9:19 am
Episode 4 at the cabin is I’m Not The Devil, Cody Jinks. Saw someone say Head case is in the new season but didn’t see it on the list.
June 26, 2018 @ 4:16 am
Hey all could someone please tell me where i can find Cornbread and Butter” – Aaron Benwad its not on YouTube or spotify
January 4, 2021 @ 12:26 am
Did you ever find a copy of cornbread and butter?
January 10, 2019 @ 2:29 am
6 episode last song i got your back
June 3, 2019 @ 10:47 pm
who is it by?
January 25, 2019 @ 8:30 am
Episode 6 end credits song anyone???
June 26, 2020 @ 3:02 pm
song Rooster is singing with Colt in barn while inseminating the cow. I just heard it on the radio but didn’t catch the name or artist
August 15, 2020 @ 6:03 am
Episode 6, ending credits, please help in tracing that wonderful song.
TIA
December 29, 2022 @ 7:33 pm
4 the last time-bodeans
October 13, 2020 @ 6:53 pm
Season 4 Episode 14, Abby surprise birthday dinner for Colt. Song being played during the dinner?
December 18, 2020 @ 10:31 pm
Anybody ever find a copy of corn bread and butter?
September 10, 2022 @ 12:12 pm
Dangerous Man by Aaron Benward. S04 E04: Nick pay bound for Mary in the end of episode. Somebody know where I can find?
December 29, 2022 @ 7:33 pm
The song at the credits of episode 6 is: 4 the last time by bodeans, I’ve finally found it after 5 years of searching!!!!!
February 2, 2023 @ 3:35 am
S4 E10: Does anyone know the song that’s playing when Abby pulls up to the porch and they start arguing about her going to Denver?
August 15, 2023 @ 7:19 am
Any update to what the song is from Season 4 Episode 10, where Abby pulls up to the house, and they talk on the porch briefly and go in the house and start talking/arguing about Denver?