Love Actually soundtrack: Every song featured in the Christmas classic
Richard Curtis's beloved romcom is a staple of the festive season, but what music features in the Christmas film Love Actually?
With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, it's time to assemble your festive playlists, work out what you're going to watch on TV over the holiday period and, of course, assemble your Christmas movie watchlist.
One festive classic that is an undeniable part of Christmas culture is Love Actually, written by Richard Curtis, who recently turned his attention to the festive season with his new Netflix film, That Christmas.
Asked whether he's surprised Love Actually has become a part of so many people's festive celebrations, Curtis recently told Radio Times: "I just consider that so lucky. We thought Love Actually was a disaster for months while we were trying to edit it. So, I always look back on it and think, 'I can’t believe we got away with it!'"
Love Actually follows eight different couples as they navigate their love lives in the countdown to Christmas, and boasts a star-studded cast, with the likes of Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Dame Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley and many more filling out the central roles.
The film's action is mirrored by a brilliant score from composer Craig Armstrong, as well as a handful of pop songs.
So, if you're ready to dance along to Jump with Hugh Grant and cry to Both Sides Now with Emma Thompson, read on for the full Love Actually soundtrack list and score.
Love Actually soundtrack list: Every song featured in the Christmas classic
There are actually two different versions of the soundtrack for Love Actually - one for the UK and one for the US.
Love Actually UK soundtrack list
The following songs feature in the UK version of the beloved Richard Curtis film:
- Jump - Girls Aloud
- Too Lost in You (Love Actually version) - Sugababes
- The Trouble With Love Is - Kelly Clarkson
- Here with Me - Dido
- Christmas Is All Around - Billy Mack (Bill Nighy)
- Turn Me On - Norah Jones
- Songbird - Eva Cassidy
- Sweetest Goodbye - Maroon 5
- Wherever You Will Go - The Calling
- I'll See It Through - Texas
- Both Sides Now (2000 version) - Joni Mitchell
- White Christmas - Otis Redding
- Take Me as I Am - Wyclef Jean and Sharissa
- All I Want for Christmas Is You - Olivia Olson
- God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
- All You Need Is Love - Lynden David Hall
- Sometimes - Gabrielle
Love Actually US soundtrack list
The following songs feature in the US version:
- The Trouble with Love Is - Kelly Clarkson
- Here With Me - Dido
- Medley: Sweetest Goodbye/Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
- Turn Me On - Norah Jones
- Take Me as I Am - Wyclef Jean and Sharissa
- Songbird - Eva Cassidy
- Wherever You Will Go - The Calling
- Jump (For My Love) - The Pointer Sisters
- Both Sides Now (2000 version) - Joni Mitchell
- All You Need Is Love - Lynden David Hall
- God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
- I'll See It Through - Texas
- Too Lost in You (Love Actually version) - Sugababes
- White Christmas - Otis Redding
- Christmas Is All Around - Billy Mack (Bill Nighy)
- All I Want for Christmas Is You - Olivia Olson
The US version does not feature Gabrielle or Girls Aloud (swapping them out for The Pointer Sisters), and offers a different track for Maroon 5.
Love Actually score
- Opening Titles – Craig Armstrong
- Christmas Is All Around (Montage) – Craig Armstrong
- First Day – Craig Armstrong
- Natalie with Tea Trolley – Craig Armstrong
- In Love with Karl – Craig Armstrong
- Sam’s Bedroom – Craig Armstrong
- On the Bench – Craig Armstrong
- I’m in Love – Craig Armstrong
- Total Agony – Craig Armstrong
- Saucy Minx/Aurelia Arrives – Craig Armstrong
- Bad Policies – Craig Armstrong
- Discovery of Kiss/Press Conference – Craig Armstrong
- Croissants in France – Craig Armstrong
- The Lake Scene – Craig Armstrong
- Saddest Part of Day – Craig Armstrong
- Glasgow Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
- PM Redistributes Natalie – Craig Armstrong
- Jamie Leaves Aurelia – Craig Armstrong
- Sarah & Karl Go Wrong – Craig Armstrong
- Karen in Bed – Craig Armstrong
- Harry & Mia – Craig Armstrong
- Wrapping the Necklace – Craig Armstrong
- Natalie on the Stairs – Craig Armstrong
- Natalie at the School – Craig Armstrong
- Natalie Revealed/Karen Confronts Harry – Craig Armstrong
- Joanna Drives Off – Craig Armstrong
- Sam & Joanna – Craig Armstrong
- Portuguese Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
- Christmas Is All Around (Film Version) – Billy Mack
- Greenshoots – Craig Armstrong
- Restaurant Band – Craig Armstrong
- PM’s Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
- Christmas Is All Around (Soundtrack Version) – Billy Mack
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Authors
Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
