2020s

Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Irish Wish’

Irish Wish Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2024 Netflix Movie

The Irish Wish soundtrack includes music by Joybird, Earth, Wind & Fire and David Bowie. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Janeen Damian’s 2024 Netflix movie. Check out Vague Visages’ Soundtracks of Cinema section for more soundtrack song listings, and then browse cast/character summaries in the Know the Cast section.

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Irish Wish stars Lindsay Lohan as Maddie Kelly, a book editor who visits Ireland for a wedding. Ed Speleers co-stars as James Thomas, a traveling nature photographer who befriends the protagonist. The storyline follows Maddie as she experiences a fantastical Irish adventure. Composer Nathan Lanier (Falling for Christmas) scored the 93-minute Netflix film; music supervisor Ciara Elwis (Bad Sisters) picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Irish Wish.

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Irish Wish Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2024 Netflix Movie

Irish Wish Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2024 Netflix Movie

  • “For Real” by Joybird (00:00:00): The Irish Wish soundtrack song accompanies the title sequence. A New York montage begins. Maddie and Paul (Alexander Vlahos) arrive at a red carpet event.
  • “I Belong to You” by Caro Emerald (00:05:00): Maddie arrives at a bar. She looks around for Paul. Lohan’s protagonist says, “Come on, Maddie. Don’t wimp out now.”
  • “Wild Irish Heart” by Michael Damian (00:17:00): James arrives at Scruffy Murphy’s Pub & Inn. Music plays from the speaker system. Murphy (Tim Landers) says, “There’s the world traveler.”
  • “Just Don’t Know It Yet” by New Hope Club (00:49:00): Maddie meets with James at Scruffy Murphy’s Pub & Inn. The Irish Wish soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. James says, “There’s a freedom, having no ties.”
  • “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire (01:00:00): An exterior sequence begins. Paul dances with his wedding party as the camera peers inside his estate. Olivia (Jacinta Mulcahy) talks to James about his photos.
  • “Goody Two Shoes” by Adam Ant (01:04:00): A wedding event continues. Maddie wears a green dress. She watches Paul dance with Emma (Elizabeth Tan).
  • “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie (01:22:00): Paul marries Emma. The Irish Wish soundtrack song kicks in during a transition sequence. Maddie hangs out with Heather (Ayesha Curry).
  • “Perfectly Imperfect” by Declan J Donovan (01:24:00): Maddie arrives at Scruffy Murphy’s Pub & Inn. She takes off her sunglasses. Maddie inquires about James’ whereabouts.
  • “Comin’ Home” by Aliana Lohan (1:27:00): Maddie hangs out with James at the Cliffs of Moher. The track scores the film’s final moments and end credits.

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The Irish Wish soundtrack also includes:

  • “Armor” by Aliana Lohan
  • “Drowsy Maggie” by Studio City Sound Productions

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