Somebody Somewhere soundtrack guide: A complete list of the music in the HBO drama

The HBO drama Somebody Somewhere takes place in Kansas and tells the story of Sam as she tries to piece her life back together after losing her sister. The show dives into her relationships with family, friends, and the people in her community. Music plays a significant role in the series.

Characters sing at church, karaoke, bars, or during intimate performances. Other tracks appear on radios, at gatherings, or during reflective and emotional moments.

The soundtrack guide for Somebody Somewhere details the songs featured across Seasons 1–3, including the episodes and scenes in which they appear. Season 1 kicks off with a montage featuring Kansas State Line by Connie Conway. During a church performance, they sing Don’t Give Up by Peter Gabriel.

One of Sam’s live shows has Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin playing in the background. Dust in the Wind by Kansas plays over the end credits after moments where Sam and others reflect on the changes in their lives. These song choices bring a sense of realism and emotional depth to the series.

Somebody Somewhere Season 1 music selections

Here are some of the songs in Season 1 and what scenes they support:

• Episode 1 (“BFD”): Kansas State Line by Connie Conway opens the show with a montage.
• Episode 1: Conga by Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine during church; Don’t Give Up by Peter Gabriel when Sam performs at the church gathering.
• Episode 3: Piece of My Heart by Erma Franklin when Sam takes the stage; Making Love Out of Nothing At All by Air Supply during a closing montage.
• Episode 7: Home by Bridget Everett is sung by Sam; Dust in the Wind by Kansas plays over the end credits.

Somebody Somewhere Season 2 music highlights

In Season 2, the show continues to mix classic songs, performances, and ambient music. Some examples:

• Episode 1: Sunflower by Russ Morgan opens the episode during a montage with Sam and Joel.
• Episode 2: A talent show scene includes Widmung (Cast) and Danza, danza, fanciulla gentile (Cast).
• Episode 5: Gloria by Laura Branigan, So Into You also by Branigan, Show Some Emotion by Joan Armatrading, and Crossfire by Bamyasi appear during interior and social scenes.
• Episode 6: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas appears when Sam plays piano; Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah) by Chic in a party/bus scene; Wildcat Victory (fight song) is used in a background or travel scene.

Somebody Somewhere Season 3 selected tracks

Only some of Season 3’s songs are well documented. Here are a few:

• Episode 1: Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat during opening and vehicle scenes.
• Episode 2: She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain by Cast in a gathering/friends scene; Come to My Party by The Impressions as part of the end credits.
• Episode 3: What You Won’t Do for Love by Bobby Caldwell during a porch scene.
• Episode 5: Friendship by Chris Stapleton in a park scene, and I’ve Never Been to Me appears during an interior moment.

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Music in Somebody Somewhere appears in ways that connect directly to the characters’ lives. Songs with lyrics often accompany emotional or transitional moments, highlighting mood shifts or character development. The music is also part of what the people in the scene are doing other times, when characters sing in church, at karaoke, or at other social events.

The credits at the end of an episode are often accompanied by songs that emphasize what has occurred in the story. Classical/older music is occasionally played during the show with modern tracks to evoke emotional variations or mood swings.

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