Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things has returned with Season 5 Volume 1, delivering a nostalgic mix of 1980s pop and rock hits alongside its original score. The first four episodes of the season continue the show’s tradition of blending era-specific music with its supernatural storylines.
Episode-by-Episode Songs
Episode 1 – The Crawl
- Rockin’ Robin – Michael Jackson
- Pretty in Pink – The Psychedelic Furs
- Upside Down – Diana Ross
- Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
- Should I Stay or Should I Go (reprise) – The Clash
Episode 2 – The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler
- Fernando – ABBA
- Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
- Mr. Sandman (End Credits) – The Chordettes
Episode 3 – The Turnbow Trap
- To Each His Own – Freddy Martin & His Orchestra
- I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
- Oh Yeah – Yello
Episode 4 – Sorcerer
- Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) – The Chords
- Premature Plans – Elmer Bernstein
- Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
- Higitus Figitus – Sherman Brothers (from The Sword in the Stone)
Highlights from Volume 1
- Kate Bush Returns: Running Up That Hill continues to be a key musical motif throughout the season.
- Trailer Song Note: Queen’s Who Wants to Live Forever appeared in the trailer but is not in Volume 1, possibly saved for later episodes.
- Original Score: Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein’s compositions remain an integral part of the show’s atmosphere.
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 is now streaming on Netflix, with the remaining episodes scheduled for release later this year.
