Publishing date: Jun, 24, 2022
Before To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han wrote The Summer I Turned Pretty. Aside from telling the all-too-relatable coming-of-age story about young love, both novels have been adapted into TV series that are as binge-worthy as the novels themselves. When The Summer I Turned Pretty premiered on Amazon Prime earlier this month, I was instantly transported to the early 2010s when I first read the series and was eerily close in age with the characters—also experiencing the messiness of teenagehood that the plot depicts. The main character, Belly Conklin, always spends the summer in Cousins Beach with her mom’s best friend and her two sons (Jeremiah and Conrad). But this summer is different, the family and friends dynamic Belly has known for so long takes a turn when her friendship with both boys becomes romantic and complicated. I may no longer be in that era of my life but the nostalgia of your first love, heartbreak, and a perfect summer is timeless bringing up all the feels.
Now, imagine watching Belly navigate through teenage firsts while Olivia Rodrigo’s “Brutal” plays in the background (!!). Rodrigo’s music already makes me feel like my teenage angst was yesterday and if I’d had this show’s soundtrack to play on repeat while I wallowed in the emotional highs and lows of the plot—I would have been a problem. To be fair I’m a Pisces so diving head first into emotion isn’t a tough feat for me but if you’re more reserved I promise the soundtrack will push you deeper into the plot, similar to Euphoria. Showrunner and author, Han, curated the perfect mix of nostalgic 2000s hits (I will never not sing along to the Pussycat Dolls’ “Don’t Cha”), current Hot 100 songs, and lesser-known tracks from artists like Mini Mansions and JVKE. Find the tracklist from each episode below featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Saweetie, Frank Ocean, Tyler, the Creator, Kim Petras, Billie Eilish, and more.
Episode 1 “Summer House” Tracklist
“Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra
“Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift
“Can’t Do Better” by Kim Petras
“Lover” by Taylor Swift
“Rollercoaster” by Bleachers
“As The World Caves In” by Matt Maltese (sung by Sean Kaufman)
“Pretty Pictures” by Indigo De Souza
“Up” by Cardi B
“Make You Feel Alright” by Jay
“Brutal” by Olivia Rodrigo
“1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back” by Olivia Rodrigo
“Can’t Do Better” by Kim Petras
Episode 2 “Summer Dress” Tracklist
“Dover Beach” by Baby Queen
“Ice Cream” by Black Pink & Selena Gomez
“Summer In July” by Yukon Blonde
“Girl From Rio (Instrumental)” by Teresa James
“Pretty Great” by Fickle Friends
“Larrabee Estate” by Frederick Hollander
“Shadows Are Falling” by Gary McFarland
“La Vie En Rose” by Edith Piaf
“Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus
Episode 3 “Summer Nights” Tracklist
“You Let Me Down” by Alessia Cara
“Can I Call You Tonight” by Dayglow
“Best Friend” by Saweetie (feat. Doja Cat)
“Too Simple” by Relaye
“Summer Nights” from Grease (Sung by Gavin Casalegno, David Iacono, Summer Madison & Lilah Pate)
“Happier Than Ever (Remix)” by Billie Eilish
“Have Mercy” by Chlöe Bailey
“Your Type” by Carly Rae Jepsen
“Beach Baby” by Bon Iver
Episode 4 “Summer Heat” Tracklist
“So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” by Caroline Polachek
“Swimming Pools” by Francis On My Mind
“Something Like Summer” by Caveboy
“This Life” by Vampire Weekend
“Found My Friends” by Hayley Kiyoko
“Where’d All The Time Go” by Dr. Dog
“False God” by Taylor Swift
Episode 5 “Summer Catch” Tracklist
“It Will Stand” by The Showmen
“So Pretty (Clean)” by Reyanna Maria
“Better Days” by Neiked & Mea Muller & Polo G
“Malibu” by Kim Petras
“Places We Won’t Walk” by Bruno Major
“Nail Tech” by Jack Harlow
“Feeling This Bad Never Felt So Great” by Tai Verdes
“Best Days Of Our Lives” by The Premiums
“Be Sweet” by Japanese Breakfast
“Lost Cause” by Beck
“Down Below” by The Muggs
“Don’t Cha” by The Pussy Cat Dolls
“Closer” by Samuel Jack
“Moments” by Ellur
“Rock Is The Answer” by Barrie Gledden & Richard Kimmings
“Are We Still Friends” by Tyler, the Creator
Episode 6 “Summer Tides” Tracklist
“Losing You” by Solange
“Now I’m In It” by HAIM
“Bad Girls” by MIA
“Lisztomania (Instrumental)” by Phoenix
“I’m In Love (Instrumental)” by Mini Mansions
“Is It True” by Tame Impala
“Levitating” by Dua Lipa
“Wusyaname” by Tyler, the Creator (feat. Youngboy, Never Broke Again, & Ty Dolla $ign)
“Super Rich Kids” by Frank Ocean
“Fire For You” by Cannons
“Sedate Me” by Virgin Sucide
“Swag” by Peyton
“Together (Dumbing Down) (Maker Remix)” by Maker & Qwel
“Outta Pocket” by 24kGoldn
“When The Party’s Over” by Billie Eilish
Episode 7 “Summer Love” Tracklist
“This Is What Falling In Love Feels Like” by JVKE
“Go Higher” by Shana Falana
“Isn’t It Romantic” by The Melachrino Strings and Orchestra
“Thank U, Next” by Ariana Grande
“I Like That” by Bazzi
“The Way I Loved You (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift
“Funeral” by Phoebe Bridgers
“This Love (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift
Stream the full season one soundtrack below.
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