It was scored by Max Steiner and written by Mack David and Jerry Livingston,[1] who received nominations for the Laurel Awards and the Academy Awards in 1960.
The text is a short reference to the film's story.
[2] "The Hanging Tree" was performed by Marty Robbins in the film's opening credits.
[3] It was featured on the 1999 CD reissue of Robbins' album, Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs.
[4] "The Hanging Tree" peaked at number 15 on the US, Hot C&W Sides chart.