Love Actually Soundtrack: Directed and written by Richard Curtis, Love Actually is a Christmas romantic comedy film. It was released in the United States on 14 November 2003.
The film tells the story of different couples and their lives: David, the handsome newly elected British prime minister, falls to Martine McCutcheon, a young junior staffer.
Quick Facts
| Film | Love Actually (2003) |
| Director/Writer | Richard Curtis |
| US Release | November 14, 2003 |
| Score Composer | Craig Armstrong |
| Soundtrack Album Release | November 17, 2003 (Island Records/Universal Records) |
| Track Count | 20 tracks (UK edition); 17 tracks (US edition, different running order) |
| Chart Peak | No. 1, UK Albums Chart; certified Platinum in the UK and Gold in the US |
Who composed the Love Actually Soundtrack?
The film’s original score was composed by Craig Armstrong. As a composer, he has worked in many feature films, such as Love Actually, Oliver Stone’s World Trade Center, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and The Incredible Hulk.
Love Actually Soundtrack List
Here is a complete list of Love Actually Soundtracks. You can listen to them on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and other platforms.
- “Jump” is a song by Girls Aloud. The song is part of the album Sound of the Underground. It was released on 23 May 2003; dance-pop, power pop, pop rock, teen pop, drum, and bass are the genres of the song.
- “Too Lost in You” (Love Actually version) is a song by Sugababes. The song is part of the album Three, which was released by Island Records on 27 October 2003.
- “The Trouble with Love Is” is a song by Kelly Clarkson. The song is part of the album Thankful, which was released on 15 April 2003.
- “Here with Me” is a song by Dido. The song is part of the album No Angel and it was released on 1 June 1999 in the United States.
- “Christmas Is All Around” is a song by Billy Mack. The song is part of the album Love Actually – The Original Soundtrack, which was released in 2003.
- “Turn Me On” is a song by Norah Jones. The song is part of the album Come Away with Me, which was released on February 26, 2002, via Blue Note Records.
- “Songbird” is a song by Eva Cassidy. Songbird is an album of songs by American singer Eva Cassidy. It was released on May 19, 1998, by Blix Street.
- “Sweetest Goodbye” is a song by Maroon 5. The song is part of the album Songs About Jane. The album was released on June 25, 2002.
- “Wherever You Will Go” is a song by The Calling. The song is part of the album Camino Palmero, and Post-grunge, Alternative/Indie, and Rock are genres of the song. The album was released on 10 July 2001.
- “I’ll See It Through” is a song by Texas.
- “Both Sides Now” (2000 version) is a song by Joni Mitchell. This lush, orchestral re-recording is from her seventeenth studio album Both Sides Now, released on 27 March 2000 via Reprise Records (not to be confused with her original 1969 recording of the song) — it plays over Emma Thompson’s character’s scene in the film.
- “White Christmas” is a song by Otis Redding. The song is part of the album The Otis Redding Story, which was released in 1987.
- “Take Me as I Am” is a song by Wyclef Jean and Sharissa. The song is part of the album The Preacher’s Son, which was released on November 4, 2003.
- “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a song by Olivia Olson. The song is part of the album Love Actually – The Original Soundtrack, which was released in 2003.
- “God Only Knows” is a song by The Beach Boys. The song is part of the album Pet Sounds, and it was released on May 16, 1966, through Capitol Records.
- “All You Need Is Love” by Lynden David Hall.
- “Sometimes” by Gabrielle.
- “Glasgow Love Theme” by Craig Armstrong.
- “PM’s Love Theme” by Craig Armstrong.
- “Portuguese Love Theme” by Craig Armstrong.
Music Lovers can enjoy the Love Actually Soundtracks on various platforms like Spotify and YouTube (External Link: Love Actually Soundtracks)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Love Actually score?
Scottish composer Craig Armstrong wrote the film’s original instrumental score, including “Glasgow Love Theme,” “PM’s Love Theme,” and “Portuguese Love Theme.” Armstrong has also scored World Trade Center, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and The Incredible Hulk.
What version of “Both Sides Now” plays in Love Actually?
The film uses Joni Mitchell’s 2000 orchestral re-recording of the song, from her album Both Sides Now, rather than her original 1969 version.
Is the Love Actually soundtrack the same in the US and UK?
No. The US edition drops two score cues and Gabrielle’s “Sometimes,” swaps the Girls Aloud cover of “Jump” for the original Pointer Sisters version, and replaces Maroon 5’s “Sweetest Goodbye” with a medley version, bringing the track count from 20 down to 17.
Where can I listen to the Love Actually soundtrack?
The soundtrack is streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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