How To Soundtrack A Villain: Killing Eve Switched on Pop

When BBC America reached out to do a piece about the music of Killing Eve, we jumped at the opportunity. The series antagonist, Villanelle, is an unpredictable assassin. On a dime she shifts from cold and calculating to child-like and jocular. Her personality swings are accompanied by a captivating psychedelic pop soundtrack. Whether you are familiar with the series or not, this no spoilers episode breaks down music from the 1960s that has earned its place on primetime. 
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Songs Discussed

Unloved - We Are Unloved 

Psychotic Beats - Killer Shangri-:ah

The Ronettes - Walking In The rain

The Beatles - Strawberry Fields

Brigitte Bardot - Contact

Betty Hutton - It’s Oh So Quiet

Björk - It’s Oh So Quiet

Jo Stafford - Some Enchanted Evening

Duke Ellington - Skin Deep

Roxette - Listen To Your Heart

Jacqueline Taieb - La Plus Belle Chanson

The Beatles - Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!


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