For as hectic and tumultuous as the lives of the Monterey Five were on Big Little Lies [1] season two, the hit HBO show's soundtrack was surprisingly soothing (well, except for that kickass Joan Jett track). Just like season one [2], the second installment of the drama was packed with an eclectic, soulful collection of tunes that includes artists like Sufjan Stevens [3], Neil Young, Donna Summer, Jimmy Ruffin, Al Green, and more. See what songs played in the second season, including Sunday's big finale [4].
"Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett
Plays in: season two, episode one, "What Did They Do?"
"I'll Be Around" by The Spinners
Plays in: season two, episode one, "What Did They Do?"
"What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" by Jimmy Ruffin
Plays in: season two, episode one, "What Did They Do?"
"Mystery of Love" by Sufjan Stevens
Plays in: season two, episode one, "What Did They Do?"
"It's My House" by Diana Ross
Plays in: season two, episode one, "What Did They Do?"
"The Rip" by Portishead
Plays in: season two, episode one, "What Did They Do?"
"Harvest Moon" by Cassandra Wilson
Plays in: season two, episode one, "What Did They Do?"
"All Apologies" by Sinéad O'Connor
Plays in: season two, episode one, "What Did They Do?"
"The Fade Out Line" by Phoebe Killdeer and the Short Straws
Plays in: season two, episode one, "What Did They Do?"
"Down by the River" by Neil Young with Crazy Horse
Plays in: season two, episode two, "Tell-Tale Hearts"
"Great Big Bundle of Love" by Brenton Wood
Plays in: season two, episode two, "Tell-Tale Hearts"
"Let Love Stand a Chance" by Charles Bradley
Plays in: season two, episode two, "Tell-Tale Hearts"
"Somewhere" by Alpha
Plays in: season two, episode two, "Tell-Tale Hearts"
"Good Thing Gone" by Elle King
Plays in: season two, episode two, "Tell-Tale Hearts"
"Redford (for Yia-Yia and Pappou)" by Sufjan Stevens
Plays in: season two, episode two, "Tell-Tale Hearts"
"The Wonder of You" by Villagers
Plays in: season two, episode two, "Tell-Tale Hearts"
"Keep on Loving You" by Cigarettes After Sex
Plays in: season two, episode three, "The End of the World"
"Love Is the Drug" by Roxy Music
Plays in: season two, episode three, "The End of the World"
"Bluebird of Happiness" by Mojave3
Plays in: season two, episode three, "The End of the World"
"Karmacoma" by Massive Attack
Plays in: season two, episode three, "The End of the World"
"Dreaming My Dreams With You" by Cowboy Junkies
Plays in: season two, episode three, "The End of the World"
"Dreams" by Pop ETC
Plays in: season two, episode four, "She Knows"
"Why Can't We Live Together" by Timmy Thomas
Plays in: season two, episode four, "She Knows"
"Try Me, I Know We Can Make It" by Donna Summer
Plays in: season two, episode four, "She Knows"
"How Deep Is Your Love" by Bee Gees
Plays in: season two, episode four, "She Knows"
"Lucky" by Donna Summer
Plays in: season two, episode four, "She Knows"
"Disco Inferno" by The Trammps
Plays in: season two, episode four, "She Knows"
"Jesus Is Waiting" by Al Green
Plays in: season two, episode four, "She Knows"
"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" by Carole King
Plays in: season two, episode five, "Kill Me"
"School" by Supertramp
Plays in: season two, episode five, "Kill Me"
"Baby" by Donnie and Joe Emerson
Plays in: season two, episode five, "Kill Me"
"A Change Is Gonna Come" by Aretha Franklin
Plays in: season two, episode five, "Kill Me"
"If You Leave Me Now" by Chicago
Plays in: season two, episode five, "Kill Me"
"It's a Wonderful Life" by Sparklehorse
Plays in: season two, episode five, "Kill Me"
"Victory Dance" by My Morning Jacket
Plays in: season two, episode five, "Kill Me"
"Rippin Kittin" by Golden Boy and Miss Kittin
Plays in: season two, episode six, "The Bad Mother"
"Until You Came into My Life" by Ann Peebles
Plays in: season two, episode six, "The Bad Mother"
"Running Up That Hill" by Placebo
Plays in: season two, episode six, "The Bad Mother"
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Patti Smith
Plays in: season two, episode six, "The Bad Mother"
"Shake Sugaree" by Elizabeth Cotten
Plays in: season two, episode six, "The Bad Mother"
"It's Over" by Roy Orbison
Plays in: season two, episode six, "The Bad Mother"
"Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin
Plays in: season two, episode seven, "I Want to Know"
"Deep Inside You" by Gloria Taylor
Plays in: season two, episode seven, "I Want to Know"
"That Was Yesterday" by Leon Bridges
Plays in: season two, episode seven, "I Want to Know"
"Have You Ever Seen the Rain" by Willie Nelson
Plays in: season two, episode seven, "I Want to Know"
"Piece of My Heart" by Christina Vierra and the Ryan Rehm Band
Plays in: season two, episode seven, "I Want to Know"
