Music has played an intergral part to Gavin & Stacey over its 1.5 seasons. Co-writer James Corden has acknowledge
the music in interviews. In his recent appearance on Switch
with Nick Grimshaw, he revealed that he and one of the editors of the show
primarily chose the music and that they both tried to keep it “British and current.”
We’re revisiting the music from Series 2 and updating what we’ve missed. Series 2 will be a two-parter, so be sure to check out:
Read on for Part 1 of our Series 2 Music. After the jump.
Many thanks to the readers of the Gavin & Stacey Fan Blog as well as Cruise, Marry, Shag Blog, who’ve helped compile this list.
All videos were found on YouTube and may not be live by the time you read this. Artist information is via Wikipedia.
Misc Music
The tile track & closing credits is Run by Stephen Fretwell.
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“Previously” music is Don’t Look Back Into the Sun from The Libertines.
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Song used to promote Series 2, Girls and Boys In Love by The Rumble Strips.
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Episode 1
Gavin + Stacey at the airport, Before I Fall to Pieces from Razorlight.
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The families head out to eat italian, Baluba Shake by Brunetta & The Balubas. YouTube clip courtesy someone’s vacation slides.
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Episode 2
Smithy hitting golf balls, Only Ones Who Know by Arctic Monkeys.
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The sleeping montage, Wrong Turn from the Curious George soundtrack. Song by Jack Johnson.
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Gavin + Stacey in bed the next morning, She’s So Lovely by Scouting for Girls.
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Song at breakfast, when Pam turns on the radio, Could it be Magic by Take That.
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Bryn covers James Blunt in the car back to Barry, with Goodbye My Lover,
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and Wisemen.
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Episode 3
Gavin + Stacey pull up to Smithy’s house, Too Much of Nothing by The Kooks (a Swedish band, not the similarly named English group). YouTube clip of a guy drumming along at home.
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Gavin + Stacey leave the chippy in Barry, Music When the Lights Go Out from The Libertines.
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Background in music in Bryn’s Gym, Black Horse & The Cherry Tree by K.T. Tunstall.
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Motivation music when Bryn + Smithy work out, cover of Jump by The Pointer Sisters.
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Episode 4
Gavin + Stacey checking out flats, Song with a Mission by The Sounds.
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Nessa + Bryn pull up behind Dave’s coach, Love’s Not a Competition (But I’m Winning) by The Kaiser Cheifs.
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In the background when Gavin + Stacey are getting ready to bowl, Biology from Girls Aloud.
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During the corn cob scene at the end of Episode 4, Freak me from Another Level.
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Smithy takes the plung and gets some corn, Bump ‘n Grind by R. Kelly.
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33 Comments
In s02e05, do you know what is the song playing when Gavin wakes up alone in bed and Stacey is arriving at Barry station? Cheers!
Do you know what version of “Don’t Look Back Into The Sun” is played on S2 E4? It’s not the original Libertines one…
Im not sure, but the only version I think it can be is don’t look back into the sun, covered by the View, the only place i have heard it is the bbc radio1 established 1967 album. I’ll check it out later on tonight…
This site has a pretty good list of this stuff too.
http://cruisemarryshag.com/articles/labels/season1.php
http://cruisemarryshag.com/articles/labels/season2.php
I found mine out – it was “Don’t Tell Me” by The View
The sleeping montage from Episode 2 of Series 2 is credited as Jack Johnson, but the song is actually “No Fear of Falling” by I Am Kloot.
Sorry Twynne, I’m pretty sure that it’s Jack Johnson. The I Am Kloot song is similar, but not quite right.
I just re-watched the episode and looked the lyrics up online. Although, I’m watching on BBC America in the US. Perhpas they didn’t obtain the rights here and had to change the song.
Twynne and Jon, you are both correct!
When the show was broadcast on television, the sleeping montage was backed by ‘Wrong Turn’ by Jack Johnson.
For some reason, possibly legally related, the song was changed to I A Kloots ‘No Fear of Falling’ on the DVD.
Twynne and Jon, you are both correct!
When the show was broadcast on television, the sleeping montage was backed by ‘Wrong Turn’ by Jack Johnson.
For some reason, possibly legally related, the song was changed to I Am Kloots ‘No Fear of Falling’ on the DVD.
dude…your freakin’ show is wicked man… i watched one show and was hocked… i got all my crew watchin it….good thing for ON DEMAND..keeep doin what ur doin cuz ur killin it….
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Love this site and the music listings are great. There’s a piece of music when Nessa finishes bowling, before they get in the car in Episode 4 series 2 which isn’t listed. Any ideas please?
Thanks
Sal
what is the name of the song playing on the radio when gavin and stacey first sleep together in the hotel room, in the first episode?
It is “Last Request” by Paolo Nutini. See all of Series One music here: http://www.jamescordenfansite.com/2008/03/07/music-from-gavin-stacey/
Anyone know the name of the song that plays in the xmas special when smithy meets stacey at work???
Anyone know the music when Stacey meets her Mum outside the train station ?
I absolutely love the show and am counting down to the third series!!!!
One quick question though…what is the name of the song with the lyrics “its been a long time coming…”? I have been trying to find it.
Hi Sam,
I think you’re thinking of “Gravity” by Embrace (last song of the series?) It would be in part two of our “Series 2″ music posting (link at the top of the page).
Cheers.
When Gavin carries Stacey over the threshold in episode one, the music is ‘Toothpaste Kisses’ by the Maccabees.
What’s the song from just after the opening titles in series 5 ep 5, starts with acoustic guitar then electro keyboards bit?
meant series 3 ep 5
What is the song towards the end of the 12 Days of Christmas special? (The extras, not the episode). I’m pretty sure it’s Coldplay, but i’ve not heard it before!
what is the last song as gavin and stacy kiss on series 1 episode 1?its plays on into the credits?
cannot find song with lyrics “long time coming…” tried to look up GRAVITY as suggested with no luck… can anyone help ? im going round the bend!
Hey Susie
it is “Gravity” by Embrace, though Coldplay wrote the song, so they cover it too.
Wrong Turn is NOT the song played in the sleep montage!!! The sleep montage song has the lyrics about dreams!!
They had to use different music on the DVDs vs on the original broadcast. Wrong Turn was on the BBC3 aired version. Others have commented on the music from subsequent airings and on the DVDs.
Does anyone know the song that was played when Neassa is walking down the aisle to marry Dave and then Smitty shows up????????????
Does anyone know the track used in series 2 episode 1 just before Gavin and Stacey walk into the house after getting back from the airport? I think its played with a ukulele.
do you now what te name of the song called when nessa has baby and smithy runs?
Hey guyd, what is the song called when nessa is bowling in series 2 episode 4? Cheers!
whats the name of that song on Gavin & Stacey – Series 2/Episode 3 when gavin and stacey are driving to smithys house but smithys sister answers the door?
hey what was the song played in that club that gavind and stacey and nessa and smithy in