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Soundtracks of Television: ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack - Every Song in the Netflix Series

The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack includes music by Dua Lipa, Emily Rowed and Tori Amos. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Melanie Halsall’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song listings, and then browse cast and character guides in the Know the Cast section.

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My Life with the Walter Boys stars Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie Howard, a 15-year-old Manhattan native who moves to Colorado after a tragic event. Noah LaLonde co-stars as Cole Walter, a former football star and notorious playboy. The storyline follows Jackie as she thinks about her wants and needs while living with a family of nine. Composer Brian H. Kim (Spoiler Alert) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Natasha Duprey (Snowpiercer) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in My Life with the Walter Boys, an adaptation of Ali Novak’s 2014 novel.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Welcome to Colorado”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • “Hallucinate” by Dua Lipa (00:00): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Jackie attends a charity event. She wears a red dress.
  • “Lifetime” by Caveboy (00:02): An airport sequence begins. Jackie arrives in Colorado. She video chats with her uncle, Richard (Alex Quijano).
  • “After the Earthquake” by Alvvays (00:15): Katherine (Sarah Rafferty) finishes a conversation with George (Marc Blucas) about Jackie. The music continues during a transition scene. Jackie gets dressed and prepares for school.
  • “Tick Tick Boom” by The Hives (00:16): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song accompanies an exterior scene. Cole enters a vehicle with his siblings and Jackie. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “Overdrive” by Maggie Rogers (00:44): Erin (Alisha Newton) finishes a conversation with Cole. She starts her vehicle. The track scores a montage sequence.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Live a Little”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • “Some of Everything” by Mint Simon (00:00): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song plays during the opening sequence. Jackie ties her shoes. She prepares for a jog with Nathan (Corey Fogelmanis).
  • “Evil Ways” by Blues Saraceno (00:13): Cole works at an auto shop. Music plays from the speaker system. Cole talks to Tony (Paul McGillion) about a full-time job opportunity.
  • “Body Language” by Helena Deland (00:21): The music accompanies an exterior scene. Cole teases Jackie by a river. He takes her baseball cap.
  • I Will Keep You Warm” by Nat Jay (00:34): Jackie talks to Cole in a barn. Alex (Ashby Gentry) sets down a book and leaves. Jackie finishes a conversation with Cole.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “The Cole Effect”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • Peach New Am” by Emily James (00:00): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Will (Johnny Link) talks to Jackie in a barn. They discuss the Colorado Gold Rush with Alex.
  • Cake By the Ocean” by DNCE (00:18): Jackie speaks to Alex at a charity event. A host talks to the crowd. Cheerleaders dance to the music.
  • “Change Your Life” by Jack Howard, Jerry Thomas, Sam Clines & Luke May (00:30): Jackie talks to Cole at a charity event. Music plays from a speaker system. Cole and Jackie speak to Grace (Ellie O’Brien) about having some pizza.
  • “everything everywhere always” by elijah woods (00:36): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song is featured during an interior scene. Haley (Zoë Soul) chats with Will about Lark After Dark. The characters kiss.
  • “The Fall” by Jon Bryant (00:39): Jackie listens to a conversation between Katherine and George. The music continues during a transition sequence. Parker (Alix West Lefler) confronts Cole.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Nineteen”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • TBA” by TBA (00:08): An exterior sequence begins. Jackie and company visit a lake home. The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song plays from a vehicle’s speaker system.
  • “Fill Your Soul (Remix)” by Def3, Late Night Radio & Chelshire (00:10): A lake house sequence continues. Music plays from a speaker system. Olivia (Gabrielle Jacinto) offers shots to her friends.
  • New Summers” by De Lux (00:12): A lake sequence continues. Dylan (Kolton Stewart) shares an intimate moment with Ruby (Kayla Heller). Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Rollin” by K+Lab feat JessB & Jewels (00:15): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song accompanies an exterior sequence. Erin talks to Ruby about a game of Truth or Dare. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • You’re the One” by Luca Fogale (00:42): Jackie speaks to Cole about her late sister. The song sets in as she talks about age just being a number. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Thanksgiving”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • Let Me Hurt” by Emily Rowed (00:33): Haley walks away from Will. The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Jackie rests in her bedroom and talks to Katherine.
  • “Constellations” by Jade LeMac (00:39): Alex hangs out with Jackie. He takes her to a special place on the family property. Alex and Jackie observe the sunlight shining between two trees.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Baggage”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • “The Great Rhyme Dropper” by Grand Analog feat. Shad (00:18): Cole enters a vehicle with Isaac (Isaac Arellanes) and Nathan. The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Isaac says, “Yeah, this is my jam.”
  • “Better When You’re Close” by Blonde Diamond (00:19): An exterior party sequence begins. Music plays from a speaker system. Cole observes Jackie having fun with Alex.
  • All I Need” by Shad feat. Yukon Blonde (00:20): An outdoors sequence continues. Cole stares at Alex. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Light Up the Sky (Skylar’s Song)” by Brian H. Kim & Corey Fogelmanis (00:37): Skylar (Jaylan Evans) looks at his phone. He listens to a song by Nathan. Kyla (Mya Lowe) plays a video game on her laptop.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Small Town Rumors”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • “Feel Alright” by Blonde Diamond (00:25): Jackie receives a phone call from Cole. The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song plays during a bedroom scene. Jackie hangs out with Grace.
  • Real Reel Switcher” by Eunice Ross Frost (00:25): Skylar visits a cafe. Music plays from the speaker system. Skylar talks to Kiley about Nathan.
  • The Show” by Niall Horan (00:42): Jackie argues with Cole. She exits his vehicle. The song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “Spinning Out”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8

  • TBA” by TBA (00:06): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song scores an exterior sequence. Jackie prepares for a track event. She talks to Alex about freaking out.
  • Top of the World” by Nuela Charles (00:14): An interior sequence begins. Jackie hangs out with Alex at a family entertainment center. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • Do What Lovers Do” by Dave Antrell (00:19): Cole hangs out with Dylan at a pizza joint. Music plays from the speaker system. Kiley complains about the noise.
  • What They’ll Say About Us” by FINNEAS (00:31): Katherine talks to George about Cole. The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Jackie wears a pink/red dress and meets with Alex.
  • “On and On” by Loose Fang (00:34): Cole talks to Dylan in a vehicle. Music plays from the speaker system. Cole looks at a text message from Danny (Connor Stanhope).
  • Oh Life” by GLDMTH (00:39): Cole finishes a confrontational conversation with Will. He argues with Jackie. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “Revolutions”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9

  • “Uh Huh” by Escondido (00:00): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Jackie hangs out with Grace. She wears a cowboy hat and prepares for a rodeo event.
  • Pony Up” by Nice Horse (00:20): Jackie finishes a conversation with Alex. The music continues during a transition scene. Grace talks to Kiley at a fair.
  • “Around and Around” by The Happy Fits (00:33): Jackie enters a vehicle and rolls down a window. The music continues during a transition scene. Erin hangs out with Ruby at a fair.
  • All I Need” by Hannah Georgas (00:43): Jackie speaks to Cole during a transition scene. She recalls being distracted during an interview. The song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “Happily Ever After”

My Life with the Walter Boys Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10

  • “haze” by mxmtoon (00:00): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Jackie walks down a staircase while carrying a tray. She talks to George during a kitchen scene.
  • “Dissolving” by Emily Rowed (00:17): Jackie and Cole ride horses. They talk about Will’s upcoming wedding. Jackie wears a blue top and offers advice to Cole.
  • Let My Love Open the Door” by Pete Townshend (00:29): Will marries Haley. Mato officiates the ceremony. Will and Haley kiss.
  • Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing)” by Benny Goodman (00:34): The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song is featured during a wedding reception scene. The first dance begins. Will performs an old-timey routine with Haley.
  • Hardtown” by Leeroy Stagger (00:37): A wedding reception scene continues. Music plays from a speaker system. Kiley confronts Alex about his alcohol consumption.
  • Champagne Kisses” by Jessie Ware (00:48): The music is featured during an interior scene. Jackie speaks to Cole in a barn. The characters kiss.
  • Cornflake Girl” by Tori Amos (00:53): Jackie prepares for a flight to New York with Richard and Danny. She turns her phone off and looks at her reflection. The My Life with the Walter Boys soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.