I thought the music choices in "Private Idaho" made a powerful statement. The recurring play of "America the Beautiful" was a disturbing undercurrent for comparing what American youths aspire to and what had become of Mike, Scott and the other film characters. Despite their freedoms — Mike, not tied to anyone or anything, and Scott above the law — both lived a piteous existence.
Though it was a contemporary hit when the movie came out, I also liked the contrast of Madonna's boppity love song "Cherish" playing in the background while different young hustlers recounted their graphic first experiences selling sex.
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Indeed. I'd like to watch it again just to note what music is playing when.
The line "I was never satisfied with casual encounters" from "Cherish" is especially apropos, as is "Give me faith, give me joy, my boy."
Just like "America the Beautiful," "Home on the Range" was played more than once. They go together well -- they both strongly evoke the American West.
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