The Baby Reindeer soundtrack includes music by Donovan, Patsy Cline and George Harrison. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Richard Gadd’s 2024 Netflix miniseries. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song listings, and then browse cast/character summaries in the Know the Cast section.

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Baby Reindeer stars Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn, a woman who plots against her brother-in-law. Jessica Gunning co-stars as Martha, a widow who hides a secret about her husband’s sudden death. The storyline follows five sisters as they try to deceive an insurance agent and his brother. Composers Evgueni Galperine (Scenes from a Marriage) and Sacha Galperine (Loveless) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Catherine Grieves (Slow Horses) picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Baby Reindeer, an adaptation of Richard Gadd’s one-man show.

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Baby Reindeer Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1

• “Love Is the Drug” by Roxy Music (00:02): Donny speaks to Martha during a bar scene. The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Donny offers Martha a cup of tea.
• “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” by Dusty Springfield (00:05): Donny narrates about bar patrons. He muses about repeated encounters with Martha. Donny talks about “new makeup” and “new hairstyles.”
• “Sweet Dreams (Of You)” by Patsy Cline (00:06): A bar scene begins. Music plays from the speaker system. Donny narrates about being intrigued by Martha.
• “Somethin’ Stupid” by Cast (00:21): Donny performs during a stand-up sequence. Martha sings the Baby Reindeer soundtrack song. The music is featured again at 00:26.
• “Happy Together” by The Turtles (00:28): Donny Googles information about Martha. He learns about her serial stalker background. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Baby Reindeer Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 2

• “My Name Is Trouble” by Karen Ann (00:11): Donny reads a message from Martha. The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song continues as he narrates about a flood of e-mails. Donny worries about “becoming a thing” with Martha.
• “Yellow Pearl” by Phil Lynott (00:15): Donny snorts a bump of cocaine. The music sets in as he enters a night club and meets with Teri (Nava Mau). Music plays from the speaker system.
• “Cars” by Gary Numan (00:16): A night club sequence continues. Donny says, “I fucking love this song.” He dances with Teri.
• “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat (00:17): Donny exits a night club bathroom. The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Teri urges Donny to “slow down.”
• “A Soft Seduction” by David Byrne (00:25): The track scores the episode’s end credits.

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Baby Reindeer Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 3

• “I Go to Sleep” by Peggy Lee (00:00): The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Donny walks down a sidewalk. He narrates about blocking Martha on Facebook.
• “Matelot” by The Renegades (00:04): Donny exits Teri’s home. The music continues during a transition sequence. Donny rides a bus.
• “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan (00:06): Donny narrates about moving to London. He talks about his relationship with Keeley (Shalom Brune-Franklin). Donny recalls the context for his marriage to Liz (Nina Sosanya).
• “Pleasant Street” by Tim Buckley (00:14): Donny finishes a confrontational conversation with Keeley. The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Donny narrates about Martha’s daily routine.
• “Come Wander with Me” by Jeff Alexander (00:16): Donny offers to help Martha. He takes care of her during a transition scene. The music is featured again at 00:21.
• “Especially for You” by Cast (00:27): Donny performs during a stand-up sequence. Martha sings from the audience section. She talks about Keeley.
• “Sposa son disprezzata” by Oya Ergün (00:35): Donny lashes out against Martha. He looks at Teri. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Baby Reindeer Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 4

• “I’ll Come Running (To Tie Your Shoe)” by Brian Eno (00:01): An exterior sequence begins. The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song continues as Donny narrates about attending the Edinburgh Festival. He talks about joining the “hustle and bustle” of street performers.
• “Catch the Wind” by Donovan (00:04): Donny bombs during a stand-up routine. The track sets in during a transition sequence. Donny narrates about “awful” shows.
• “Spread Your Love” by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (00:06): Donny receives a VIP card. The music continues during a transition scene. Donny visits a night club.
• “Teacher” by Jethro Tull (00:10): The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song scores a montage sequence. Donny narrates about his friendship with Darrien (Tom Goodman-Hill). The characters collaborate on a stand-up routine.
• “How to Fight Loneliness” by Wilco (00:25): Donny trips out with Darrien. The music continues during a montage sequence. Donny narrates about his drug addiction.
• “Taxi Maradi” by Kevin MacLeod (00:28): Darrien hangs out with Donny. He plays a track during an interior scene. Darrien dances to the music.
• “One” by Harry Nilsson (00:39): A bar sequence begins. Donny narrates about being “stuck.” He recalls not being interested in love; the track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Baby Reindeer Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 5

• “Never My Love” by The Association (00:07): Donny’s friends joke around with him during an interior scene. The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Donny narrates about spending more time at Teri’s place.
• “Love Me, Please Love Me” by Sandie Shaw (00:08): Donny talks to Teri. The characters discuss their relationship. The music amplifies at 00:10.
• “Angel of the Morning” by Evie Sands (00:20): Donny masturbates to a picture of Martha. He narrates about the “awful yet thrilling” experience. Donny recalls his confusion.

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Baby Reindeer Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 6

• “Rainy Day” by Susan Christie (00:12): Donny finishes a conversation with Teri. The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song continues as he narrates about their failed relationship. Donny talks about a “rock bottom” life experience.
• “Waiting” by Alice Boman (00:17): Donny bleeds and says, “I gave her a cup of tea.” Martha sends a message about Donny’s “ugly face and stupid intentions.” The music fades during a transition scene.
• “I Started a Joke” by Bee Gees (00:18): Donny says, “Fine.” The music continues during a transition sequence. Donny navigates a house party.
• “Moon in the Mind” by Ed Askew (00:31): Donny finishes an awkward yet revealing stand-up performance. He walks down an aisle. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Baby Reindeer Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 7

• “Tonight the Streets Are Ours” by Richard Hawley (00:00): The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Donny narrates about a viral video. He talks about being at the “center of a media storm.”
• “If Not for You” by George Harrison (00:07): Donny narrates about waking up to “a new dawn.” He takes a shower and talks about visiting Scotland. Donny recalls not feeling afraid to discuss his personal issues.
• “Farewell, Farewell” by Fairport Convention (00:28): Donny experiences an epiphany about his past. He cries during a bar scene. The Baby Reindeer soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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