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How To Soundtrack A Villain: Killing Eve

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When BBC America reached out to do a piece about the music of Killing Eve, we jumped at the opportunity. The series antagonist, Villanelle, is an unpredictable assassin. On a dime she shifts from cold and calculating to child-like and jocular. Her personality swings are accompanied by a captivating psychedelic pop soundtrack. Whether you are familiar with the series or not, this no spoilers episode breaks down music from the 1960s that has earned its place on primetime. 

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Songs Discussed

  • Unloved - We Are Unloved 
  • Psychotic Beats - Killer Shangri-:ah
  • The Ronettes - Walking In The rain
  • The Beatles - Strawberry Fields
  • Brigitte Bardot - Contact
  • Betty Hutton - It’s Oh So Quiet
  • Björk - It’s Oh So Quiet
  • Jo Stafford - Some Enchanted Evening
  • Duke Ellington - Skin Deep
  • Roxette - Listen To Your Heart
  • Jacqueline Taieb - La Plus Belle Chanson
  • The Beatles - Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!


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