Rivals soundtrack: All the songs featured in Disney Plus drama

Rivals soundtrack: All the songs featured in Disney Plus drama

As a cinephile with an affinity for the ’80s and a penchant for great soundtracks, I must say that Rivals has piqued my interest in more ways than one! With its stellar cast and engaging plot, this series promises to be a rollercoaster ride. But let’s not forget about the heart of every good drama – the music!


It’s the ’80s-set series that’s coming to our screens at long last this week and quite frankly, Rivals is set to be a veritable hoot of a drama.

Featuring stars such as David Tennant, Alex Hassell from “The Boys,” and Aidan Turner known for his role in “Poldark,” this series takes inspiration from the book of the same title by Jilly Cooper. It tells the story centered around the struggle for independent television within the fictional county of Rutshire.

One significant element in the series is the struggle for power, along with some scandalous events among the town’s residents. However, it doesn’t take long to notice that the show “Rivals” boasts an impressive selection of music as well.

From the unforgettable introductory scene underpinned by Robert Palmer’s Addicted to Love to hit tunes by The Clash, Blondie and The Pointer Sisters, it’s safe to say that the music of Rivals will have you toe-tapping away.

However, which tunes does each installment of the show feature? We’ve conveniently compiled them for your perusal, so keep reading to discover!

Rivals soundtrack: All the songs featured in Disney Plus drama by episode

Rivals soundtrack: All the songs featured in Disney Plus drama

Episode 1

  • Addicted to Love – Robert Palmer
  • Gimme All Your Lovin’ – ZZ Top
  • You Can Call Me Al – Paul Simon
  • Oh L’Amour – Erasure
  • Just Can’t Get Enough – Depeche Mode

Episode 2

  • Dog Eat Dog – Adam & The Ants
  • Slave to Love – Bryan Ferry
  • Rabbit – Chas & Dave
  • Situation – Yazoo

Episode 3

  • The Man with the Bag – Kay Starr
  • Love Action (I Believe In Love) – The Human League
  • The Look of Love – ABC
  • The Lady in Red – Chris de Burgh
  • We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off – Jermaine Stewart
  • Happy House – Siouxsie & The Banshees
  • Avalon – Roxy Music

Episode 4

  • Surfin’ Bird – The Trashmen
  • Love Plus One – Haircut 100
  • Bat Out of Hell – Meat Loaf
Rivals soundtrack: All the songs featured in Disney Plus drama

Episode 5

  • Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears
  • Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now – Starship
  • White Riot – The Clash
  • Don’t Leave Me This Way – The Communards
  • Country Boy – Heinz

Episode 6

  • Y Viva Espana – Sylvia Vrethammar
  • La Bamba – Los Lobos featuring Lalo Guerrero
  • Mirando A Las Muchachas – Los Castro
  • Un Giorno Tu Un Giorno Io – Julio Iglesias
  • Call Me – Blondie

Episode 7

  • Club Tropicana – Wham!
  • Manic Monday – The Bangles
  • Maneater – Daryl Hall & John Oates

Episode 8

  • Jump (For My Love) – The Pointer Sisters
  • An English Country Garden – Nana Mouskouri
  • Love Is a Battlefield – Pat Benatar
  • Two Tribes – Frankie Goes to Hollywood
  • Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler

Rivals is streaming now on Disney Plus – sign up to Disney Plus for £4.99 per month or £79.90 for a full year.

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2024-10-18 11:33