Death by Lightning soundtrack include songs by Ten Years After and other artists. This informational article provides details about the composers and music supervisors involved in the Netflix series. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the series section.
Tracklist
Death by Lightning is an upcoming 2025 American historical drama miniseries on Netflix that tells the true story of James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, and his assassination by Charles J. Guiteau.
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The series, created by Mike Makowsky and based on Candice Millard’s book Destiny of the Republic, explores Garfield’s brief presidency, beginning with his unexpected selection as the Republican nominee and his slim electoral victory in 1880.
It portrays Garfield as a Civil War veteran who championed progressive civil service reforms, opposing political patronage, which made him a target for Guiteau, a delusional admirer who felt he deserved a government position and ultimately shot Garfield in July 1881.
Episode 1 Songs
- I’d Love To Change The World – Ten Years After (Apple Music – Amazon)
- Everyday People – Sly & The Family Stone
Episode 2 Songs
Episode 3 Songs
- Do They Hang Too Low? – Oscar Brand
- You Rascal You – Hanni El Khatib
Episode 4 Songs
- Weep No More (from the Netflix Limited Series “Death by Lightning”) – Hanni El Khatib
The president endured months of poor medical care before his death, and the series delves into this tragic history with a focus on the humanizing performances of Michael Shannon as Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as Guiteau. Besides the central characters, the show features notable historical figures such as Chester A. Arthur, who became president after Garfield’s death.
Death by Lightning combines historical accuracy and strong acting to revive a largely forgotten chapter of American history over its four episodes, premiering November 6, 2025 on Netflix.