The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack includes music by Iggy Pop, Queen and Blondie. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Robert Siegel’s 2022 Hulu miniseries. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

Welcome to Chippendales stars Kumail Nanjiani as Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian entrepreneur who develops a Los Angeles night club called Destiny II. Murray Bartlett co-stars as Nick De Noia, a closeted choreographer who helps transform the protagonist’s business into a now-legendary franchise. The storyline follows the main players as they experience success, deception and murder. Composer Siddhartha Khosla (This Is Us) scored the Hulu miniseries; music supervisors Jonathan Leahy (Girls), Manish Raval (Girls) and Tom Wolfe (This Is Us) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Welcome to Chippendales.

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Welcome to Chippendales Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1 “An Elegant, Exclusive Atmosphere”

• “Tonight” by Iggy Pop (00:01): The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Steve counts money at a gas station near Bo’s Lounge. The music drops during an interior scene.
• “The Mexican D.J.” by Keith Mansfield (00:07): Steve watches a backgammon match. He tells a bartender that he’ll be in his office. Steve welcomes Paul Snider (Dan Stevens) and Dorothy Stratten (Nicola Peltz Beckham) to Destiny II.
• “Disco Beat USA” by Van & McFarland (00:16): The track accompanies an exterior shot. Steve looks at a new sign with Paul. Four people dance inside Destiny II.
• “I’m a Man” by Macho (00:17): Dorothy talks about going dancing. The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song plays during a club sequence. Paul and Dorothy take Steve to a gay bar.
• “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” by ABBA (00:18): A club scene continues. Steve makes his way outside. He experiences an epiphany while observing club patrons.
• “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” by KISS (00:21): Steve and Dorothy talk to Paul about a hole in the marketplace. The music continues during a transition scene. Paul promotes Destiny II.
• “Macho Man” by Village People (00:23): Paul introduces a group of dancers. The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song kicks in as the crowd reacts. Steve and Dorothy smile as Paul hypes up the entertainers.
• “Ladies Night” by Kool & The Gang (00:30): Nick accepts Somen’s business offer. The music continues during a transition scene. Steve and Dorothy talk about Nick’s talent.
• “Life at the Outpost” by Skatt Bros (00:39): An MC introduces the Chippendales dancers. The entertainers take the stage in cowboy costumes. Steve and Dorothy smile while observing the performance.
• “More, More, More” by Andrea True Connection (00:44): Steve stands outside Chippendales. The song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Save Me” by Quinn (00:03): The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song plays during an office sequence. Nick signs divorce papers. He meets up with one of his wife’s lawyers during a bar scene.
• “Life at the Outpost” by Skatt Bros (00:06): Nick sighs while watching one of his Unicorn Tales productions. The track continues during a transition scene. Steve watches Chippendales dancers perform.
• “Hot Lunch Jam” by Irene Cara (00:09): Steve hires Nick as his full-time choreographer. The music accompanies a dance sequence. Nick smokes a cigarette while training potential Chippendales performers.
• “On Broadway” by George Benson (00:11): Steve and Nick talk about a Black dancer named Otis McCutcheon (Quentin Plair). The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song sets in during a post-audition scene. Otis makes his debut at Somen’s club.
• “He’s the Greatest Dancer” by Sister Sledge (00:13): Larry (Adam Ray) hypes up a Chippendales crowd as Otis dances. A new track begins. Irene (Annaleigh Ashford) and Denise (Juliette Lewis) watch women kiss the entertainer.
• “Fiesta Flamanca” by Mark David Allaway & Jeffrey Steven Lardner (00:21): Nick plays a record at his home. He dances by himself to Latin music. The music drops as Nick claps.
• “Call Me” by Blondie (00:28): Steve and Irene tweak their business plan. The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song plays as the characters kiss. A group of males wait to enter Chippendales.
• “High Rollers” by Robby D feat. Heli Sterner (00:37): A club sequence begins. Nick orders a drink from Bartender Bobby (Darren Lipari). Denise expresses her excitement about Chippendales.
• “I Am the Fly” by Wire (00:43): Steve hires Denise as a costume designer. He looks at Nick and his new team. The song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc. (00:08): The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song plays during a club sequence. Nick talks to Irene about a late night. They hang out with Denise during a transition scene.
• “I’m Coming Back” by Witch (00:09): Nick dances with a man. Irene walks around with Denise. They talk about Nick’s sexuality.
• “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” by The Gap Band (00:10): A club sequence continues. Irene and Denise chat about Nick’s genius. They decide that four geniuses are on their team.
• “Babe, We’re Gonna Love Tonight” by Lime (00:11): The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song accompanies a dance sequence. Irene says, “I love cocaine!” She boogies with Denise.
• “Wig Wam Bam” by Sweet (00:16): Denise wakes up Nick. She tells him about a creative idea. Nick writes a script in his room.
• “Body Bait” by Samba (00:29): Nick leads a dance rehearsal. Steve arrives at his office. He talks with Ray (Robin de Jesús) about keeping employees in line.
• “Too Much Time on My Hands” by Styx (00:32): Steve talks to Ray about a photography opportunity. The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Steve directs a photoshoot.
• “Make a Journey” by Molly Duncan (00:38): Nick looks for Steve. Music plays from a nearby stereo system. Nick goes to Steve’s back yard with Denise.
• “New York, New York” by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five (00:38): Nick prepares for a flight to New York. He requests a smoking section. The song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Shake Your Pants” by Cameo (00:00): The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song plays during the opening sequence. Otis chuckles while driving his vehicle. The music drops as he parks.
• “Turn Me Loose” by Loverboy (00:07): A mall sequence begins. Larry introduces Chippendales dancers. Steve grins while watching a crowd.
• “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” by Ethel Merman (00:11): A bar patron sings in New York City. Nick enjoys an adult beverage. Bar patrons cheer for the performer.
• “Someone Is Waiting” by Stephen Sondheim (00:12): A bar sequence continues. Bradford Barton (Andrew Rannells) sings the Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song. Nick watches the performance.
• “Manhattan” by Ella Fitzgerald feat. Buddy Bregman and His Orchestra (00:15): The music accompanies a sex sequence. Nick and Bradford hook up. The song fades as the characters chat.
• “Super Freak” by Rick James (00:24): Larry introduces Otis. A performance sequence begins. Steve and Irene talk about Chippendales calendars.
• “Never Looking Back (Again)” by LA Voyage (00:36): The track plays during an interior sequence. Nick hangs out with Irene. Otis arrives and learns about a New York Chippendales.
• “Surrender Your Body” by La Voyage (00:38): A Chippendales sequence continues. Steve watches the crowd from a balcony ledge. He enters his office and receives a visit from Ray.

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• “Bye Bye Love” by The Cars (00:02): Steve wears a watch. The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song accompanies a transition sequence. Steve arrives at Chippendales New York.
• “Head Over Heels” by The Go-Gos (00:20): Denise reveals that Chippendales will be on The Phil Donahue Show. The music sets in as she celebrates with Nick and Bradford. Irene delivers the good news to Steve.
• “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top (00:22): Chippendales entertainers take the stage at The Phil Donahue Show. Irene talks to Steve about his “creation.” The music continues during a dance sequence.
• “Digital” by Joy Division (00:31): Nick finishes a confrontational phone call with Steve. He laughs while speaking to Bradford. The track scores a press tour montage.

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Welcome to Chippendales Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 6 “February 31st”

• “Muscles” by Diana Ross (00:02): The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song plays during the opening scene. A Chippendales dancer performs for a crowd. Nick talks to Denise.
• “Slippery People” by Talking Heads (00:18): Irene enters Steve’s office. She wears a fur coat and flirts. Irene takes off her jacket and kisses Steve.
• “Mambo Sun” by T. Rex (00:25): Steve speaks with Irene. He asks her to kiss him. The music sets in as the couple shares an intimate moment.
• “Shake the Disease” by Depeche Mode (00:37): The track plays during an office scene. Steve looks at a photograph. The music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins (00:00): The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Nick hypes up his dance crew. The performers take the stage.
• “Foolish Heart” by Steve Perry (00:09): Irene works at home. Music plays from a speaker system. Steve talks to Irene about selling their house.

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• “Things Can Only Get Better” by Howard Jones (00:15): A flashback sequence begins. Cops interrupt a drug deal. Ray meets with investigators.
• “The Stroke” by Billy Squier (00:32): Steve commits suicide. A flashback scene commences. The Welcome to Chippendales soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments.

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