Dear readers:
Over the past two series, our Gavin & Stacey Music pages have been some of the most popular on this blog. Music plays a significant role in the series and fans love to collect the songs they hear.
While many programs today use custom or canned music, Gavin & Stacey always picks some of the best in popular, British tunes to make it into the show.
With the start of series 3 we need your help with this question: What’s that song?
It’s easy to lend a hang – just post a comment below with any song-related info you know from the third series. Be sure to note the episode number if you remember. We’ll do the dirty work – scrounging up the appropriate YouTube clips and Amazon links.
Thanks!
JCFS

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On S3 E1 the tunes were mainly songs by ‘The Rifles’ from their second album ‘The Great Escape’. The start of the episode starts with the tune ‘Romeo and Julie’. Have a ganders at their myspace page for a few other crackers!
in the first episode many of the songs were by a band i’ve been to see twice who i think are amazing. they are called The Rifles. one of the songs definatly used was right a the start called romeo and julie.
hope this helps
i watched the episode again an notice that i recognise quite alot of the songs so here they are:
the rifles- winter calls
courteeners- cavorting
courteeners- no you didnt no you dont
the rifles- toe rag
black kids- i’m not gonna teach your boyfriend how to dance with you
VV brown- shark in the water
there’s still some i’ve missed out though
When Gavin is sitting on the settee looking glum after his first day of work, the music is “Instrumental II” by Noah And The Whale, from their second album, The First Days Of Spring.
What was the song everyone was dancing to at Pam and Mick’s in series 3 episode 2?
the song was house of fun- madness
What was the tune, series 3 episode 2 when gavin pulls up in the car at his mum and dads….?
What was he song playing in Series 3 episode 4 when Gavin and Stacey are driving back to Gav’s? Both looking quite sad, fantastic acting!
when they’re driving back it’s Instrumental II by Noah and the Whale
what is the song when in season 3 episode 4 when gav and stacey are driving to see the doctor, plays just after smithy and sis are fighting?
What’s the song on episode 4 where gavin and stacey pull into the car park of the clinic they go to find out about why they can’t have children?
Could any help me with the name of the ambient like shoegaze song after they get out of the doctor office in episode 4 of series 3? I know someone said it was instrumental 2 by Noah and the Whale but it isn’t. If anyone could help that would be fantastic. I think there are several of us who would like that information.
Cheers
Hiya, does anyone know the song in series 3 episode 3 when the Essex boys arrive in Barry and Gav pulls up and they all run up the hill? I really want it! Any ideas will be much appreciated!
Thanks guys! Happy Christmas!
Hi, does anyone know the song that plays just after dawn and pete get re-married in s3 ep4 please?
anybody know the song s3 ep5 smithy and bryn are hittin a ball to each other on the beach, only plays a tiny bit of it?
in answer to my own question if anyone’s bothered lol… echo beach by martha and the muffins
few more in episode 5:
cajun dance party – colourful life
the maccabees – x-ray
noah and the whale – 5 years time
paolo nutini – pencil full of lead
doris – there is a light that never goes out haha
Does anyone know what the song is that’s playing right at the beginning of ep 5, when Gavin is walking up the street talking to Stacey on his mobile? Thanks.
Hi! I was wondering if anyone could help me. I’m trying to find the song in Series 3 Episode 5 when they arrive at the beach and when bryn get’s out of the water? I’ve been searching everywhere but can’t find it! Thanks!
SarahC, I wanna find out that song too. Sounds like a good one!
Got it! Just remembered my trackID programme on my phone. Its called ”I am leaving” by Blue Roses!
Episode 2: Alphabeat’s “Touching Me Touching You” at the intro of the episode, and then their “Boyfriend” when Gavin, Stacey, and Nessa arrive at Pam and Mick’s.
The Kooks are also heard frequently throughout the series, I think probably almost every episode. For instance, in Episode 4 their song “Sway” can be heard twice, first after Gavin leaves Gwen and Bryn making the bed in his bedroom and again upon the transition between the Renewal ceremony and its reception. And then their “Mr. Maker” is also heard when Dawn arrives at Pam and Mick’s the night before the ceremony. =)
Can anyone help ??? series 3 episode 5, looking for the track when gavin is on is own on the beach and mick goes after him.. sound quite folky, i really like it
hi can anyone help me? i want to no whats the song being played as nessa about 2 get married in gav and stacey series 3 ep 6
^^Do you mean when she’s walking up the aisle? If so then it’s ‘Suddenly’ by Angry Anderson- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DnwnW_d81U
Hiya!
This song is played alot in series 3…It basically goes “la la la, la, la la la” Its bugging me cos I cant find it and I wanna hear it in full lol….
Please Help
Still can’t find it but it’s 17:25 min’s in on the BBC iplayer
the track when gavin is on is own on the beach and mick goes after him..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00pk9p4/Gavin_and_Stacey_Series_3_Episode_5/
greatful for any leads, if you can help
I AM JAMES CORDENS BIGGEST FAN I LOOK HIM UP EVERYDAY AND IN MY ROOM YALL JUST SEE GAVIN AND STACEY EVEN MY WALLPAPER ON MY LAPTOP IS GAVIN AND STACEY IF I MET HIM I WOULD BE IN TEARS THE LAST SERIES WAS AMENSE IS THERE GONNA BE ANOTHER SPECIAL IF SO WATS OCCURIN! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
What is the song when gavins friends arrive in Barry and in episode five when they go to the beach and bryn comes out the water and on the outtakes show that was on TV? Please!! It’s annoying me now!!
What is the name of the song in Series 3 Episode 1 when Gwen is preparing the chees and pineapple hedgehog and when Nessa arrives at the christening?
Anyone know the song that was used at the beginning of series 3 episode 6? It was also used to advertise it on the bbc
Thanks
Does anyone know the song in series 3 episode 6 where Smithy is left at the service station with baby Neil and is contemplating what to do?
The song towards the end of 3×06 is “You’ve Got the Love” by Florence and the Machine.
Although I recommend the original “You Got the Love” by Candi Staton (and also The Source version) much higher
the la la la song which is playing when theyre just going to the beach in series 3 episode 5 (the bank hol one) is called trust me im a doctor and its by the blizzards. it took me ages to find this out!
Series 3 Episode 6 outro song – anyone know what the song is right at the end as the camera pans out
c’on ppl i want this song!!!!what is the song when in season 3 episode 4 when gav and stacey are driving to see the doctor, plays just after smithy and sis are fighting? HELP ME!!
Guys, the music whilst Smithy and Rudi are fighting, and gavin and stacey are driving to see the doctor, is Captain – Keep an Open Mind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPf6rJKxJ50 . I have been looking literally for weeks now, and am so relieved I found it!!
Hope this helps some people out
^^^^This is from Series 3 Episode 4 sorry!!
Whats the namne of the song from Series 3 when Gav pulls up outisde Nessa & Daves caravan to pick Stace etc up to head up to Mick & Pams house. Sounds like The Smiths or something, just not 100% sure.
Oscar you are a legend!!! thank you
Can someone please at least reply to mine!!!!!!
hey guys s3-e2
opens with “touching me touching you” – alphabeat
then when they pull up at the house its “Fantastic 6″ – alphabeat
james cordon is a comedy genius…loved the nessa and dave wedding secene with the Angry Anderson song in the back ground just like in Neighbours where it was used for Scott and Charlene’s (Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan) wedding.the dream couple..james you a god..
btw anyone know what the song was that was playing when nessa had the baby?
Hi guys
Can anyone tell me the name of a song that played on last nights episode on BBC One,Series 1 Episode 2.
It was playing when Stacey left Gavin and boarded the bus in London and continued to play when Gavin drove to Wales (I think) to meet her when she jumped of the bus.
@ Sam – Ive been trying to find out that Martha and the muffins song for weeks! Thanks!
Rubs, the song is LIFEHOUSE – YOU AND ME. amazing track by the lads from the U.S.
Tel: its Gravity by Embrace
Can anyone tell me the name of the song that is played in Series 3, episode 4 when they are at the nightclub. The boys on a boys night out and Stacey out with Nessa and two others. Some of the words are “your poison” I think. Also If anyone knows who is it by?
Thanks
Carl – music playing in the nightclub is Remedy by Little Boots
I love Bryn’s rendition, at Nessa’s wedding, of “Something inside so strong” by Labbi Sifre. Original is truely awesome!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otuwNwsqHmQ
Ok guys. my question is the other way round to all the rest! I’ve been listening to “Ooh la la” by Ronnie Lane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYPTX12L5Uw
chorus goes “i wish that i knew what i know now, when i was younger”
I am convinced that this has been in Gavin and Stacey, but need help finding when/where! Please help, its driving me crazy…
This might be a bit of a long shot, If anyone has seen the DVD extra of series 3 ‘Gavin and Stacey – no longer occurin’ Does anyone know the song thats played in the behind hte scenes filming when Stacey and Bryn arrive at the caravan park and the welsh woman shouts at them!>
this is torture..
Hi Everyone,
Does anybody know the music that is playing in the background when Stacey storms out of the bathroom stall after the failed pregnancy test in episode 3 series 3?
does anyone know what that song is called were Gavin and Stacey are driving up the road and the Essex boys had arrived in series 3 episode 3
What is the song called that smithy and rudey sing in episode 1 of series 3?
James – the song that smithy and rudi sing is american boy by estelle ft kanye west.
Ok here’s a hard one what is the song being played on series 3 bank holiday episode when everyone goes to the fair any ideas much appreciated! cheers
Ben – its Paolo Nutini – Pencil Full of Lead
Does anyone know the song playing when the girls arrive at the club in episode 4? of season 3.
anyone found out that song yet where they are in the car? its not the noah and the whale one, its bugging me! help me someone please, cheers!!
Does anyone know the music from the fairground sequence in the episode at the beach?
the music for the bit where smithy and co arrive at the christening is Black Kids – I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend
Episode 3, just as they’re going to buy a pregnancy test… it’s only on for a little bit, but it’s really distinctive…
Thanks Rob. I’m glad someone repiled to mine but I actually found it when I wasn’t looking for it lol. Anyway, thanks.
Green Day’s “Horseshoes and Handgrenades” was played when they are outside Pam and Mick’s talking about conservatories – right at the beginning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8isEdXOjKc
what’s the song at the background when Nessa and Stacey enter the club in Series 3 episode 3?
NEED HELP! Been searching for ages trying to find the song played in Series 3 Episode 2 when Stacey gets the job at Marco’s< its in the background and has a bit of harmonica but no lyrics
the song that plays when gavin and stacey are driving back from the clinic is “Two Dancers (i)” by Wild Beasts
so glad i finally found this hope this helps!
Hiya guys.
The song that everyone is asking for (Series 3, episode 3 when Gavin’s mates pull up outside Gwen’s house) is;
Aggro – The Enemy.
After scoring Google, I realised I remembered it from Guitar Hero World Tour. Haha! ^__^
Hi, does anyone know the classical song that comes on when smithy gives dawn away when pete and dawn renew their vows? It’s classical/holy kind of music…
hey really could do with help finding the song in Series 3 Episode 1 when gav is sitting on the sofa after his first day of work its just a little guitar rift but sounds really nice. i believe someone posted that it was noah and the whale Instrumental ii but after listening on itunes it definately isnt that song, any help much appreciated!
What is the name of the song in episode 1, where every one is on their way to the christening? Specifically it plays from 20:34-20:50. Right when they are in the car on the freeway and right up to the point where Nessa talks to her dad.
what’s the song plaing in episode 6 Smithy is driving to pick up Neil and see’s Gavin. Thanks
anybody know the music in series 3 episode 6 when smithy sits down to have his dinner with pam mick and gav, only on briefly, its then on agen when gwen tries to go in the toilet and stacey’s in their again only briefly played. thanks.
What’s the song in episode 2 of series 3 that’s like “ooooo oooo oooo” when they are in the caravan both times.
The aria that is playing when Smithy walks Dawn down the aisle is the Flower Duet from the opera Lakme.
I know that the theme tune is “run” by Stephen Frettwell and another song played (not sure when) is A-punk by vampire weekends (:
Does anybody know the song that is playing when Ness and the girls arrive at a club in series 3 ep3, its only on for a bit and is followed by Going in for the kill. Its on about 19 mins into the episode.
PLEASE HELP!!
Thanks
Hey James Corden Fans, The song I trying to find is just series 3 Episode 4 just after Dawn and Petes wedding. THen just before the reception, one of those songs you know but just cant remember.
Please what is the song playing as Stacey enters the church on her wedding day?
Please help it’s getting on my tits now !!! The song when gavin and stacey are driving back to pam and micks after the clinic , it’s a sad song with one bloke singin it’s not wild horses, courteneers, raconteers or that whale etc rubbish !!! Lol please help !!!!!!!!!
Natcher the music your looking for in that part of the episode is Two Dancers By Wild Beasts,
kim think the song your looking for is Heavy Cross by the Gossip.
Graham the song playing when stacey enters the church is Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol.