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Title: Various – Easy Rider (Music From The Soundtrack)
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1969, Soundtrack, Classic rock Rock, Various / USA
Matrix #: DSX50063
Condition: VG, sounds good with some light surface noise (TC)
Cultural Facts:
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Media Narrative: The film became a counterculture landmark, with the soundtrack helping define the late-60s shift toward freedom, drugs, and anti-establishment themes.
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Personal Struggle: Dennis Hopper struggled with heavy drug use and erratic behavior during and after the film, impacting both production and his career stability.
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Scene Ecology: It helped cement the idea of using existing rock songs in films, changing how Hollywood approached music licensing going forward.
3/31/2026 TC