Into The Wild Soundtrack

1. Turn The Page by Bob Seger
This song is about the singer constantly travelling across the country and "turning the page". McCandless was constantly on the move.
2.On My Way by Rusted Root
This song is about going on adventure which McCandless certainly did.
3.On my Way by The Proclaimers
This song is about moving on to move past one's troubles.
4.The Scientist by Coldplay
This song is about things not working out. Things did not work out for McCandless.
5. Mad World by Tears For Fears
This song is about being surrounded by familiarity and not finding comfort in it. McCandless did not enjoy the comforts of his home.
6. Man In Black by Johnny Cash
This song is about doing things for unfortunate people. McCandless donated lots of money to an organization fighting hunger.
7.Friends In Low Places by Garth Brooks
This song applies to McCandless because he hung around homeless and "hippies".
8. Piano Man by Billy Joel
In the book it is said that McCandless had a knack for the piano and he played in a bar similar to the song.
9. Death By Misadventure by Ted Nugent
McCandless died by misadventure which is the subject matter of this song.
10. Beethoven's 5th Symphony
This song sounds like disaster striking. McCandless was stricken by a disaster.
All of these songs apply to McCandless at different stages in his journey/expedition.