FriendsBlog Music Questions — Updated Aug 10, 2004
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1.01 Pilot – What song was playing while Ross and Rachel were each looking out of their windows, during the rainstorm?
1.07 TOW The Blackout – What song where Phoebe, Joey, and Monica singing while Ross was fighting the cat?
1.09 TOW Underdog Gets Away – What songs are featured in this episode?
1.10 TOW The Monkey – What songs were play at the New Year’s party?
1.11 TOW Mrs. Bing – What song was while Monica and Phoebe took care of Coma Guy?
1.12 TOW the Dozen Lasagnes – What TV themes are they humming?
1.15 TOW the Stoned Guy – When Ross has Celia (the dirty talker) over, what music is playing?
1.17 TOW Two Parts, part 2 – What song was playing at the beginning of Phoebe’s party (before she arrived)?
1.17 TOW Two Parts, part 2 – What song (that went “In a New York Minute…”) was playing when Ross and Marcel were in the hospital?
1.18 TOW All The Poker – What did they whistle in the opening scene?
1.18 TOW All The Poker – What song did Marcel play?
1.19 TOW The Monkey Gets Away – What music was playing when Louisa tried to shoot Marcel with a tranquilizer dart?
1.21 TOW the Fake Monica – What song was playing as Marcel was taken away?
1.24 TOW Rachel Finds Out – What song was playing while Rachel was waiting for Ross at the airport?
2.01 TOW Ross’s New Girlfriend – What music played when Ross and Rachel were talking on the balcony?
2.04 TOW Phoebe’s Husband – What music is playing when Ross dances in the street, the morning after sleeping with Julie?
2.05 TOW Five Steaks and an Eggplant – What Hootie song opened the concert?
2.06 TOW The Baby on the Bus – What song did Stephanie (Chrissie Hynde) sing?
2.07 TOW Ross Finds Out – What music is playing while Monica and Chandler work out?
2.07 TOW Ross Finds Out – What music is playing when Ross and Rachel kiss in the coffee house?
2.07 TOW Ross Finds Out – What music is playing when Chandler dances away from Monica at the end?
2.08 TOW The List – What song did Ross request on the radio? And what song followed it?
2.11 TOW The Lesbian Wedding – What songs were used at the wedding & reception?
2.12 The One After the Superbowl, part 1 – What song did they sing to get Marcel’s attention?
2.13 The One After the Superbowl, part 2 – What song was when Chandler left the restaurant, shielded by the bathroom-stall door?
2.13 The One After the Superbowl, part 2 – What song was playing while Ross spent his last day with Marcel? And then when he said goodbye?
2.14 TOW The Prom Video – What song did Ross play on his keyboard in the prom video?
2.15 TOW Ross & Rachel… You Know – What song was playing in the museum when they… you know?
2.16 TOW Joey Moves Out – What song was playing when Chandler and Joey hugged at the end?
2.17 TOW Eddie Moves In – What song was playing when Chandler and Joey were looking through their windows, missing each other?
2.21 TOW The Bullies – What song did Monica and her co-workers at the diner dance to?
2.22 TOW Two Parties – What songs were featured in this episode?
2.23 TOW The Chicken Pox – What song played Ross came into Central Perk wearing the Navy uniform?
2.24 TOW Barry & Mindy’s Wedding – What songs were featured at Barry & Mindy’s wedding?
3.06 TOW The Flashback – What song started playing when Rachel hit the jukebox in her fantasy about Chandler?
3.07 TOW The Race Car Bed – What music is Joey humming / singing in his head during the opening scene?
3.08 TOW The Giant Poking Device – What song were Chandler and Phoebe singing at the end?
3.09 The One With All the Football – What songs were used during the football game?
3.11 TOW Chandler Can’t Remember Which Sister – What songs were used in this episode?
3.12 TOW All the Jealousy – What song did Joey sing as his audition?
3.12 TOW All the Jealousy – What are the lyrics to the “Buttmunch” song, which Monica sent to Julio?
3.15 TOW Ross and Rachel Take a Break – What song was played while Ross danced with & kissed the copy girl?
3.18 TOW The Hypnosis Tape – What song played while Monica and Pete were in Italy at the Pizza shop?
3.25 TOA The Beach – What song was played while Ross decided whose door to enter – Rachel’s or Bonnie’s?
4.04 TOW The Ballroom Dancing – To what music did Joey and Treeger dance, on the roof?
4.05a TOW Joey’s New Girlfriend – What music was playing when Joey, Chandler, and Kathy were in the club?
4.05b TOW Joey’s New Girlfriend – What music was playing while Chandler chased Kathy down the street?
4.14 TOW Joey’s Dirty Day – What song played at the beginning of the strip club scene?
4.16 TOW the Fake Party – What songs did they play at the party?
4.19 TOW all the Haste – What song does The Singing Man sing each morning?
4.22 TOW the Worst Best Man Ever – What song was playing while Joey remembers all the good times he had with the Duck?
4.22 TOW the Worst Best Man Ever – What song played during the closing credits, while the duck was in the bucket?
4.23 TOW Ross’s Wedding, part 1 – What song played played while Joey and Chandler first started touring London?
4.24 TOW Ross’s Wedding, part 2 – Where can I get a the music used at Ross and Emily’s wedding?
4.24b TOW Ross’s Wedding, part 2 – What music was playing when homesick Joey started watching “Cheers?”
5.04 TOW Phoebe Hates PBS – What music played at the end when Monica and Chandler exited the closet?
5.07 TOW Ross Moves In – What song was played at Danny’s party?
5.14 TOW Everyone Finds Out – What song does Chandler put on, which Phoebe dances to seductively?
5.15 TOW The Girl Who Hits Joey – What songs where used at the parties?
5.18 TOW Rachel Smokes – What songs played at Rachel’s birthday party?
5.19 TOW Ross Can’t Flirt – What song did Chandler sing on Joey’s video tape?
5.20 TOW the Ride Along – What music playing as Joey shielded Ross from the “gunshot”?
5.22 TOW Joey’s Big Break – What song was playing as Joey drove up to the Nevada movie location?
5.23/5.24 The One In Vegas – What song played when Phoebe, Chandler, and Monica first arrived in Vegas?
5.23/5.24 The One In Vegas – To what song did Rachel dance naked?
5.23/5.24 The One In Vegas – What big “Vegas songs” and performers did they use?
6.01 The One After Vegas – What songs did Joey sing in the cab on the way back to New York?
6.06 The One On The Last Night – What song was playing went Chandler tried (but failed) to let Joey win at Foosball?
6.06 The One On The Last Night – What song played at the end, when Rachel left, leaving Monica and Chandler alone together in their apartment?
6.10 TOW The Routine – What songs were used in this episode?
6.15 TOW It Might Have Been, part 1 – What music was used while fat Monica danced, during the end credits?
6.16 TOW It Might Have Been, part 2 – What music was playing during dinner for Monica and Dr. Roger?
6.16 TOW It Might Have Been, part 2 – What music was playing when Rachel was as Joey’s apartment (getting drunk)?
6.17 The One With Unagi – What was the first song on Chandler’s mixed tape (Valentine gift to Monica)?
6.19 The One With Joey’s Fridge – What song played while Ross danced with Elizabeth on MTV?
6.20 The One With Mac & C.H.E.E.S.E. – What song played during the Joey / Chandler hug sequence?
6.25 The One With The Proposal, part 2 – What music was playing at the end when Chandler and Monica were dancing?
7.10 TOW The Holiday Armadillo – What music was playing at the end while they lit the candles?
7.11 TOW All The Cheesecakes – What music was used at the Geller’s cousin’s wedding?
7.14 The One Where They All Turn Thirty – What music was playing at Monica’s surprise party?
7.14 The One Where They All Turn Thirty – What music was playing at the end when Ross and Joey finally got Ross’s car out of it’s parking spot?
7.19 The One With Ross and Monica’s Cousin – What song played everytime Cassie (Denise Richards) swung her hair around?
7.22 The One With Chandler’s Dad – What music was used in this episode?
7.24 The One With Monica and Chandler’s Wedding, Part 2 – What music was used at the wedding?
8.00 In NBC’s commercials, advertising the episodes of season 8, what song was playing?
8.05 The One With Rachel’s Date – What song played as Rachel entered the coffee shop and saw Ross with Mona?
8.08 The One With The Stripper – What music played while Monica stripped?
8.13 The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath – What music played when Chandler was relaxing in the tub?
8.15 The One With The Birthing Video – What music played as Chandler entered the apartment, just before finding the video?
8.24 The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, part 2 – What music played after Rachel finally gave birth?
8.24 The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, part 2 – What music played when Joey found the ring at the end?
9.00 In NBC’s promos for season 9, what song was playing?
9.01 The One Where No One Proposes – What music was used in the opening?
9.06 The One With The Male Nanny – What did the nanny play on his recorder (woodwind instrument)?
9.07 The One With The Inappropriate Song – What was the inappropriate song?
9.10 The One With Christmas in Tulsa – What music played while Phoebe recited “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
9.12 The One With Phoebe’s Rats – What songs where used?
9.13 The One Where Monica Sings – What songs where sung at the piano bar?
9.20 The One With The Soap Opera Party – What song played at the end of Joey’s party, when Rachel found him kissing Charlie?
9.24 The One In Barbados, part 2 – What music played at the end, when Joey kissed Rachel?
10.00 In NBC’s announcement of season 10 and montage of past seasons, what music was used?
10.00a In NBC’s promos for the second half of season 10, what music was used?
10.00b In NBC’s promos for Phoebe’s wedding, what music was used?
10.09 The One With The Birth Mother – What music played while Joey’s date took his fries?
10.11 The One Where The Stripper Cries – What music was used?
10.12 The One With Phoebe’s Wedding – What music was played on steel drums at the wedding?
10.00c In the theatre promo for the Finale, what was the final song that said, “Goodbye”?
10.00d In the promos for the final 3 episode, what song is used?
Clip Show – The One Before The Last One – Tell me all the music that was used!
10.17/10.18 – The Last One – What music was used?
Tonight Show – During the video of the set being taken down, what music was used?
Misc -Other miscellaneous items
The Theme Song and the Soundtrack Albums
The theme song is called “I’ll Be There For You.” It is sung by the Rembrandts. The music is by Michael Skloff and the lyrics by Allee Willis.
The Soundtrack album has the TV version and the extended version of the song.
The extended version can also be found on the Rembrandts 1995 album, “L.P.”
And a new version can be found on the 2nd FriendsBlog Soundtrack Album, FriendsBlog Again.
And to answer the most-asked questions about the theme song: There are only four claps; and D.O.A. stands for “dead on arrival.”
Lyrics:
So no one told you life was gonna be this way [four claps]
Your job’s a joke, you’re broke, your love life’s D.O.A.
It’s like you’re always stuck in second gear
When it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your year
CHORUS:
but I’ll be there for you
(When the rain starts to pour)
I’ll be there for you
(Like I’ve been there before)
I’ll be there for you
(‘Cause you’re there for me too)
Then, the extended version continues with:
You’re still in bed at ten and work began at eight
You’ve burned your breakfast; so far, things are going great
Your mother warned you there’d be days like these
But she didn’t tell when the world has brought you down to your knees
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
No one could ever know me, no one could ever see me
Seems you’re the only one who knows what it’s like to be me
Someone to face the day with, make it through all the rest with
Someone I’ll always laugh with
Even at my worst, I’m best with you
Yeah!
It’s like you’re always stuck in second gear
When it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your year, but
CHORUS
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1.01 Pilot – What song was playing while Ross and Rachel were each looking out of their windows, during the rainstorm?
The song is Sky Blue and Black by Jackson Browne, from the album I’m Alive.
Here are the lyrics:
In the calling out to one another
Of the lovers up and down the strand
In the sound of the waves and the cries
Of the seagulls circling the sand
In the fragments of the songs
Carried down the wind from some radio
In the murmuring of the city in the distance
Ominous and low
I hear the sound of the world where we played
And the far too simple beauty
Of the promises we made
If you ever need holding
Call my name, and I’ll be there
If you ever need holding
And no holding back, and I’ll see you through
Sky Blue And Black
Where the touch of the lover ends
And the soul of the friend begins
There’s a need to be separate and a need to be one
And a struggle neither wins
Where you gave me the world I was in
And a place I could make a stand
I could never see how you doubted me
When I’d let go of you hand
Yeah, and I was much younger then
And I must have thought that I would know
If things were going to end
And the heavens were rolling
Like a wheel on a track
And our sky was unfolding
And it’ll never fold back
Sky Blue And Black
And I’d have fought the world for you
If I thought that you wanted me to
Or put aside what was true or untrue
If I’d known that’s what you needed
What you needed me to do
But the moment has passed by me now
To have put away my pride
And just come through for you somehow
If you ever need holding
Call my name, and I’ll be there
If you ever need holding
And no holding back, I’ll see you through
You’re the color of the sky
Reflected in each store-front window pane
You’re the whispering and the sighing
Of my tires in the rain
You’re the hidden cost and the thing that’s lost
In everything I do
Yeah and I’ll never stop looking for you
In the sunlight and the shadows
And the faces on the avenue
That’s the way love is
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1.07 TOW The Blackout – What song where Phoebe, Joey, and Monica singing while Ross was fighting the cat?
Top of the World by The Carpenters.
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1.09 TOW Underdog Gets Away – What songs are featured in this episode?
In the montage showing Joey’s V.D. poster all over the city, Don’t Stand So Close To Me by The Police was playing.
When Ross was singing to his unborn child, he was singing his own version of Hey, Hey, We’re the Monkeys, by The Monkeys.
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1.10 The One With The Monkey – What songs were played at the New Year’s party?
The song at the beginning of the party is Shiny Happy People, by R.E.M., from the album Out of Time.
The song which played while Chandler had photos with Janice and while Phoebe said goodbye to Scientist Guy was Into Your Arms by Lemonheads.
I haven’t been able to identify the other song at the party. I you can identify one I’ve missed, let me know.
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1.11 TOW Mrs. Bing – What song was while Monica and Phoebe took care of Coma Guy?
My Guy by Mary Wells.
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1.12 The One With the Dozen Lasagnes – What TV themes are they humming?
At the beginning of [1.12] they were singing “The Odd Couple” and the beginning of “I Dream of Jeannie.”
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1.15 TOW the Stoned Guy – When Ross has Celia (the dirty talker) over, what music is playing?
Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon by Neil Diamond.
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1.17 TOW Two Parts, part 2 – What song was playing at the beginning of Phoebe’s party (before she arrived)?
What’s the Frequency, Kenneth, by R.E.M.
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1.17 The One With Two Parts, part 2 – What song (that went “In a New York Minute…”) was playing when Ross and Marcel were in the hospital?
Um, yeah. Okay. That’s called New York Minute. It’s by Don Henley, on his album The End of the Innocence.
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1.18 The One With All the Poker – What did they whistle in the opening scene?
The theme music from the movie “Bridge on the River Kwai.”
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1.18 & 2.12 The One With All the Poker, and The One After the Superbowl, part 1 – What song did Marcel play in 118, which they also sang to get his attention at the movie set in 212?
The song is “The lion sleeps tonight”, also known as Mbube, originally composed by Zulu singer Soloman Linda.
For more information: http://www.3rdearmusic.com/forum/mbube2.html.
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1.19 The One Where The Monkey Gets Away – What music was playing when Louisa tried to shoot Marcel with a tranquilizer dart?
The theme from the original TV show, “Shaft.”
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1.21 TOW the Fake Monica – What song was playing as Marcel was taken away?
The song is You’re a Big Boy Now, by John Sebastian.
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1.24 The One Where Rachel Finds Out – What song was playing while Rachel was waiting for Ross at the airport?
Take a Bow, by Madonna, on her album, Bedtime Stories.
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2.01 TOW Ross’s New Girlfriend – What music played when Ross and Rachel were talking on the balcony?
Doy! (You don’t get a lot of “doy” these days, do you?). That was an instrumental variation on the FriendsBlog Theme song, “I’ll be there for you.”
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2.04 TOW Phoebe’s Husband – What music is playing when Ross dances in the street, the morning after sleeping with Julie?
Singing in the Rain, from the movie of the same name, performed by Gene Kelly.
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2.05 TOW Five Steaks and an Eggplant – What Hootie song opened the concert?
I Go Blind. It happens to be featured on the FriendsBlog Soundtrack.
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2.06 TOW The Baby on the Bus – What song did Stephanie (Chrissie Hynde) sing?
“Angel of the Morning,” by The Pretenders. Chrissie Hynde is one of The Pretenders.
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2.07 TOW Ross Finds Out – What music is playing while Monica and Chandler work out?
Macho Man, by The Village People.
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2.07 TOW Ross Finds Out – What music is playing when Ross and Rachel kiss in the coffee house?
This music may have been created to sound like certain popular music, but it is not from an actual pop song. I’m told that The special features (commentary?) on the Season 2 DVD release says that the producers wanted to use U2’s “With or Without You,” but didn’t have time to arrange for the rights, so they found a studio music clip that sounded “U2-ish”. Later, they found chances to use the actual U2 song in other Ross /Rachel moments, including in the very next episode (2.08).
A source at Warner Bros. explained it this way:
Sorry, but that is a library piece, so it is not available. It was found by my music editor. It is common practice on many TV shows to use licensed music from library CDs. A “library” is usually a large number of CDs featuring music and/or sound effects. Libraries often consist of 10 to 50 CDs that are sold on a per use basis and incorporated into a TV show as needed so that a show producer can find a piece of music that evokes a mood or feeling to help the story. This is easier than getting a composer or band together to record original sounds, and costs less than doing that or licensing a popular song. And clearly, it works. 
Someone else pointed out that the same clip was used in other FriendsBlog episodes, played as one scene changes to another. For example, it is used during the opening of episode 316, The One The Morning After, during the “Previously, on FriendsBlog” recap of the prior episode.
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2.07 TOW Ross Finds Out – What music is playing when Chandler dances away from Monica at the end?
There is more than one answer to this question. In the original November 1995 broadcast of this episode, the music used was Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, from The Nutcracker, by Tchaikovsky. But somewhere along the line, different music was put in this scene. The DVD release of the episode features Dance of the Hours by Amilcare Ponchielli.
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2.08 TOW The List – What song did Ross request on the radio? And what song followed it?
Ross requested With or Without You, by U2, from the album The Joshua Tree.
It was followed by Grant Lee Buffalo’s re-make of In My Room (available on the FriendsBlog Soundtrack album).
Here are the lyrics to With or Without You:
See the stone set in your eyes
Feel the thorn twist in your side
I wait for you
Sleight of hand and twist of fate
On a bed of nails she makes me wait
And I wait….without you
With or without you
With or without you
Through the storm we reach the shore
You give it all but I want more
And I’m waiting for you
With or without you
With or without you
I can’t live
With or without you
And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give
And you give
And you give yourself away
My hands are tied
My body bruised, she’s got me with
Nothing left to win
And nothing else to lose
With or without you
With or without you
I can’t live
With or without you
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2.11 TOW The Lesbian Wedding – What songs were used at the wedding & reception?
For the wedding processional, it was a string quartet version of Trumpet Voluntary, by Jeremiah Clarke.
Just before and while Ross danced with Susan, it was Strangers in the Night, performed by Frank Sinatra.
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2.13 The One After the Superbowl, part 2 – What song was when Chandler left the restaurant, shielded by the bathroom-stall door?
L’amour est un oiseau rebelle, (Love is like a wild bird), from the opera “Carmen.”
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2.13 The One After the Superbowl, part 2 – What song was playing while Ross spent his last day with Marcel? And then when he said goodbye?
During the day’s activities, it was Looks Like We Made It, performed by Barry Manilow. Music by Richard Kerr, lyrics by Will Jennings.
During the goodbye scene at the limo, it was a slow, thoughtful version of the chorus of “I’ll be there for you,” (Yes, the FriendsBlog theme song).
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2.14 TOW The Prom Video – What song did Ross play on his keyboard in the prom video?
Axel F, by Harold Faltermeye, most common associated with the “Beverly Hill Cop” soundtrack.
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2.15 The One Where Ross & Rachel… You Know – What song was playing in the museum when they… you know?
Wicked Game, by Chris Isaak, off the album Heart Shaped World.
Here are the lyrics:
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
It’s strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I’d meet somebody like you
I never dreamed that I’d love somebody like you
Chorus:
I don’t wanna fall in love
No I don’t wanna fall in love
with you
What a wicked game you played to make me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do to let me dream of you
What a wicked thing to say you never felt this way
What a wicked thing to do to make me dream of you
Chorus:
And I don’t wanna fall in love
No I don’t wanna fall in love
with you
I never dreamed that I’d love somebody like you
I never dreamed that I’d lose somebody like you
Chorus:
No I don’t wanna fall in love
No I don’t wanna fall in love
Nobody else loves no one
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2.16 TOW Joey Moves Out – What song was playing when Chandler and Joey hugged at the end?
Gee, it sounded so familiar, where have I heard that song before? Okay, the reason it sounded familiar is that it’s part of the show’s theme song, I’ll be there for you. It was played more slowly and thoughtfully, but that’s what it was.
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2.17 TOW Eddie Moves In – What song was playing when Chandler and Joey were looking through their windows, missing each other?
All By Myself, by Eric Carmen.
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2.21 TOW The Bullies – What song did Monica and her co-workers at the diner dance to?
YMCA, by The Village People.
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2.22 The One With Two Parties – What songs were featured in this episode?
Lots, and most are found on the “FriendsBlog” soundtrack. Here’s a list:
Shoe Box, by Barenaked Ladies
Sexuality, by K.D. Lang
Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell
It’s a Free World Baby, R.E.M.
Good Intentions, Toad the Wet Sprocket
Stain Yer Blood, Paul Westerberg
Also: When Chandler hugged Rachel in the hallway, there was a slow instrumental version of the chorus of the FriendsBlog theme, “I’ll be there for you” playing. It sounded like it was done on electric piano.
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2.23 The One With The Chicken Pox – What song played Ross came into Central Perk wearing the Navy uniform?
That was the Main Title Theme from the movie, “An Officer and A Gentleman,” starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger. It’s an excellent soundtrack.
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2.24 TOW Barry & Mindy’s Wedding – What songs were featured at Barry & Mindy’s wedding?
When the bride’s maids were called in (and Rachel’s dress was stuck in her underwear), the background music was “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” by Mozart.
Early in the reception, “The Girl from Ipanema” was played. Later, Rachel sang, “Copa Cabana.” Afterwards, Someone To Watch Over Me was performed. You can find it on Frank Sinatra’s album, “Classic Sinatra: His Great Performances 1953-1960.”
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3.06 The One With The Flashback – What song started playing when Rachel hit the jukebox in her fantasy about Chandler?
Time of The Season, written by Rod Argent, performed by The Zombies (1969).
Here are the lyrics (Thanks go to Mark):
It’s the time of the season when love runs high
In this time, give it to me easy
And let me try with pleasured hands
To take you in the sun to promised lands
To show you every one
It’s the time of the season for loving
What’s your name?
Who’s your daddy?
Is he rich like me?
Has he taken any time
To show you what you need to live?
Tell it to me slowly
Tell you what I really want to know
It’s the time of the season for loving
(repeat last stanza)
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3.07 TOW The Race Car Bed – What music is Joey humming / singing in his head during the opening scene?
“Baby Elephant Walk”
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3.08 TOW The Giant Poking Device – What song were Chandler and Phoebe singing at the end?
Endless Love, which is normally a duet with Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.
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3.09 The One With All the Football – What songs were used during the football game?
When they first decided to start playing “tough,” the music playing was Get Ready For This by “2 Unlimited.” This particular version of the song is led into by Michael Buffer’s famous line, “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble.” This particular combination of the song and the Michael Buffer line can be found on the album, “Jock Jams”.
After they traded players, so it was girls against guys, and Phoebe was asking how they’re going to beat the boys, the music was Misirlou, by Dick Dale and His Deltones.
During the slow-motion final play, the music used was The Natural, by Randy Newman, from the movie of the same name.
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3.11 TOW Chandler Can’t Remember Which Sister – What songs were used in this episode?
When the gang listened to Phoebe upstairs, returning from her date with the noisy guy who lives above them, “Girl From Ipanema” was playing in the background.
The music as Joey’s party was “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked) by Carl Carlton.
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3.12 TOW All the Jealousy – What song did Joey sing as his audition?
The song was “You’ve got to pick a pocket or two,” from the broadway musical “Oliver.”
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3.12 TOW All the Jealousy – What are the lyrics to the “Buttmunch” song, which Monica sent to Julio?
Mister Pretensous,
you think there’s no one finer,
but your poems are unpublished,
and you work in a diner.
You’re no God’s gift to women,
that’s all in your head.
You are just a buttmunch.
No one likes a buttmunch.
And you’re also bad in bed.
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3.15 TOW Ross and Rachel Take a Break – What song was played while Ross danced with & kissed the copy girl?
With or Without You, by U2.
For the lyrics, see item 2.08.
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3.18 TOW The Hypnosis Tape – What song played while Monica and Pete were in Italy at the Pizza shop?
That’s Amore, performed by Dean Martin.
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3.25 TOA The Beach – What song was played while Ross decided whose door to enter – Rachel’s or Bonnie’s?
That was a slow piano version of the chorus of the FriendsBlog theme, “I’ll Be There For You.”
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4.04 TOW The Ballroom Dancing – To what music did Joey and Treeger dance, on the roof?
Night and Day, performed by Frank Sinatra.
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4.05a The One With Joey’s New Girlfriend – What music was playing when Joey, Chandler, and Kathy were in the club?
Sorry, I don’t know! But I could have sworn someone e-mailed me this information once. I guess I lost it. Anyone?
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4.05b The One With Joey’s New Girlfriend – What music was playing while Chandler chased Kathy down the street?
The theme from the original TV show, “The Mod Squad.”
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4.14 TOW Joey’s Dirty Day – What song played at the beginning of the strip club scene?
It’s No Good, on Depeche Mode’s album “Ultra”.
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4.16 TOW the Fake Party – What songs were playing at the party?
One of the songs (that began, “There’s dancing…” and kept repeating “45″) is Brimful of Asha, by T. Singh, of the group “Cornershop”, from their album When I was Born for the 7th Time.
After that song, the next was The Impression That I Get, by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. This started about the time that Phoebe was talking to Joey about how he was making his sandwich, and then Rachel game in, in her black dress.
After the commercial break, when Phoebe and Joey were sitting in armchairs talking about meat, and then Rachel came in wearing her cheerleader outfit, the music playing was 6th Avenue Heartache, by The Wallflowers.
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4.19 TOW all the Haste – What song does The Singing Man sing each morning?
The song is based on a Flugelhorn Instrumental piece by Chuck Mangione (Man-gee-o-nee) called “Feels So Good.” The neighborly “Singing Man” presumably made up the words himself (“Morning’s here, sunshine is near…”).
Trivia: The writers of the show have mentioned Chuck Mangione in another episode. In The One At The Beach, Phoebe finds a photo on her birth-mother’s fridge that she’s convinced it her father. However, it turns out to be a photo of Chuck, to whom her birth-mother recently sold a house.
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4.22 TOW the Worst Best Man Ever – What song was playing while Joey remembers all the good times he had with the Duck?
Weekend in New England, performed by Barry Manilow, written by Randy Edelman.
Lyrics:
Last night, I waved goodbye, now it seems years
I’m back in the city, where nothin’ is clear
But thoughts of me, holdin’ you, bringin’ us near
CHORUS
And tell me
When will our eyes meet?
When can I touch you?
When will this strong yearnin’ end?
And when will I hold you again?
Time in New England, took me away
Long rocky beaches and you by the bay
We started a story whose end must now wait
CHORUS
I feel the change comin’, I feel the wind blow
I feel brave and daring!, I feel my blood flow, oh
With you I could bring out all the love that I have
With you there’s a heaven, so earth ain’t so bad
CHORUS
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4.22 TOW the Worst Best Man Ever – What song played during the closing credits, while the duck was in the bucket?
The original airing of this episode did not have a closing credits scene, as a preview for the 4th season finale was used instead. But in syndication, this duck scene was used. The music is an old, traditional sailor’s tune called, “The Sailor’s Hornpipe.”
On the North American DVD release, a different scene was used: One where Monica tells Emily that her engagement ring spent 2 days in a duck’s colon.
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4.23 TOW Ross’s Wedding, part 1 – What song played played while Joey and Chandler first started touring London?
The first song used was London Calling, by The Clash.
Several people have asked me what song was used next, while Chandler and Joey toured on the double-decker bus. Unfortunately, that footage was not included in the original US broadcast of this episode, so I don’t have that scene. But others have confirmed that it is Roger Miller’s England Swings.
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4.24 TOW Ross’s Wedding, part 2 – Where can I get a the music used at Ross and Emily’s wedding?”
First, to avoid misunderstandings: I am not talking about the music that was played well before the wedding when Rachel showed up and saw Ross kissing Emily. I have not been able to identify that music.
As for the music used at the wedding itself: A band called The Hormones played live for this scene. One of the members of the band (Marc Carroll) has put out a solo album which contains this music. I listened to a clip at http://www.marccarroll.com/content/albums.htm (the 7th track) and it does sound just like the arrangment used at Ross & Emily’s wedding.
Buy it:
All Wrongs Reversed
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4.24b TOW Ross’s Wedding, part 2 – What music was playing when homesick Joey started watching “Cheers?”
Okay, are you people for real? Do you really have to ask this question? It was the theme from Cheers, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name.”
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5.04 TOW Phoebe Hates PBS – What music played at the end when Monica and Chandler exited the closet?
Pizzicati, from the ballet Sylvia, by Leo Delibes. (Thank you Jeremy!)
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5.07 TOW Ross Moves In – What song was played at Danny’s party?
Every Word Means No by Smash Mouth. This song is on the 2nd FriendsBlog soundtrack album, FriendsBlog Again.
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5.14 TOW Everyone Finds Out – What song does Chandler put on, to which Phoebe dances seductively?
Makin’ a Plan by the group “Semisonic.” It is not on any of their albums, but it is on one of the two CD-single releases of their song, Singing in my Sleep.
(Semisonic also has one of their other songs on the FriendsBlog Again Soundtrack album.)
Here are the lyrics to Making a Plan (words and music by Dan Wilson):
Out in the land where my dreams flew around
I bulldozed the trees and set my feet on the ground
Put a day in and a week would come out
I didn’t have time for doubt
Then when the whole thing went down the drain
I learned that the future don’t always obey
Now I’m afraid to get back in the pool
Somehow I’d feel like a fool
Making a Plan
Making a Plan
High in the morning with climbing to do
High in the turrets I’m thinking of you
Everybody says it’s all for the best
Somehow I wouldn’t have guessed
Little dominions turn into dust
Schemes blow away on a breeze of mistrust
I’m not feeling sorry for little ol’ me
But I’m not about to be
Making a Plan
Making a Plan
Stop, you work your way up til you drop
Down down until your ears go pop
What were we gonna do at the top?
I forgot
Now I can sit and watch the time fly
And I’ll feel better when time has gone by
And I’ll never again be blindsided by fate
The future will have to wait
I only have time for today
As long as I can delay
Making a Plan
A Plan
Making a Plan
A Plan
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5.15 TOW The Girl Who Hits Joey – What songs were used at the parties?
When Ross had his party that no one attended, the music was The Rockafeller Skank, by Fatboy Slim, from the album, You’ve come a long way, baby.
When Ross and Phoebe where at Howard’s party, the song (which kept repeating “You’re going to miss me, miss me, when I’m gone”) was Angel and the Jerk, by Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and Penelope Huston. This one can be found on the “FriendsBlog Again” soundtrack.
After Phoebe and Ross left the party and were back in Ross’s apartment, the music was “Casey Jones,” by the Grateful Dead.
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5.18 TOW Rachel Smokes – What songs played at Rachel’s birthday party?
The first was Never There, from the album Prolonging The Magic, by Cake.
The second was Jammin’ by Bob Marley.
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5.19 TOW Ross Can’t Flirt – What song did Chandler sing on Joey’s video tape?
Space Oddity by David Bowie.
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5.20 TOW the Ride Along – What music playing as Joey shielded Ross from the “gunshot”?
That’s the theme song from the 60’s cop show “Ironsides.”
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5.22 TOW Joey’s Big Break – What song was playing as Joey drove up to the Nevada movie location?
Horse With No Name, by the group “America,” on the album America.
Here are the lyrics:
On the first part of the journey
I was looking at all the life
There were plants and birds and rocks and things
There was sand and hills and rings
The first thing I met was a fly with a buzz
And the sky with no clouds
The heat was hot and the ground was dry
But the air was full of sound
I’ve been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain
In the desert you can remember your name
‘Cause there ain’t no one for to give you no pain
La, la …
After two days in the desert sun
My skin began to turn red
After three days in the desert fun
I was looking at a river bed
And the story it told of a river that flowed
Made me sad to think it was dead
You see I’ve been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain
In the desert you can remember your name
‘Cause there ain’t no one for to give you no pain
La, la …
After nine days I let the horse run free
‘Cause the desert had turned to sea
There were plants and birds and rocks and things
there was sand and hills and rings
The ocean is a desert with it’s life underground
And a perfect disguise above
Under the cities lies a heart made of ground
But the humans will give no love
You see I’ve been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain
In the desert you can remember your name
‘Cause there ain’t no one for to give you no pain
La, la …
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5.23/5.24 The One In Vegas – What song played when Phoebe, Chandler, and Monica first arrived in Vegas?
For The Love of Money, by The O’Jays.
5.23/5.24 The One In Vegas – To what song did Rachel dance naked?
Love to Love You Baby, by Donna Summer.
5.23/5.24 The One In Vegas – What big “Vegas songs” and performers did they use?
It’s Not Unusual, Tom Jones
Danke Schoen, Wayne Newton
Everybody Loves Somebody, Dean Martin
Viva, Las Vegas!, Elvis Presley
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6.01 The One After Vegas – What songs did Joey sing in the cab on the way back to New York?
When Phoebe first asked him to sing, and he was falling asleep, it was, “Rock & Roll All Nite,” by Kiss. Later, when he was trying to get her to talk to him again, it was “Space Oddity,” by David Bowie.
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6.06 The One On The Last Night – What song was playing went Chandler tried (but failed) to let Joey win at Foosball?
That was O Fortuna, from the cantata Carmina Burana, by Carl Orff.
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6.06 The One On The Last Night – What song played at the end, when Rachel left, leaving Monica and Chandler alone together in their apartment?
Hmm… you people need to listen better. That was a guitar variation on the FriendsBlog Theme Song, “I’ll be there for you.”
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6.10 TOW The Routine – What songs were used in this episode?
In the “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” scenes, there were 3 songs used:
First, when Monica and Ross were trying to get noticed by a camera man, the song was Every Word Means No by Smash Mouth.
Second, when Joey moved his energetic dance partner aside to go after Janine and “Tall Guy”, it was I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing, originally by the Pet Shop Boys, but in this case it was a cover by Robbie Williams.
Third, the song used during Ross and Monica’s “Routine” was Trouble With Boys, by Loreta. All three of these songs are on the 2nd FriendsBlog soundtrack album, FriendsBlog Again.
And the song played when Joey and Janine finally got to kiss was a song called “Next Year,” by Kevin Henry. The portion of “Next Year” that was used in the scene is borrowed from the traditional New Year’s song, “Auld Lang Syne.” You can hear the whole song and visit the artist’s web page at http://www.kevinhenry.com/.
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6.15 TOW It Might Have Been, part 1 – What music was used while fat Monica danced, during the end credits?
Some people may not recognize this scene, because it wasn’t present when the episode first aired. In the initial airing, both parts of the episode were presented as one hour-long episode (with credits only after part 2). In syndication (reruns), when the part 1 credits air, this scene appears. Unfortunately, I have not been able to identify that music.
This scene was also shown during the Friend bloopers and outtakes special that aired in the US in February, 2001. In that instance, a different song was used: Shake Your Groove Thing, by “Peaches and Herb.”
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6.16 TOW It Might Have Been, part 2 – What music was playing during dinner for Monica and Dr. Roger?
Nocturne in E flat, Opus 9, Number 2, by Frederick Chopin.
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6.16 TOW It Might Have Been, part 2 – What music was playing when Rachel was as Joey’s apartment (getting drunk)?
That was View From the Other Side, by Duncan Sheik. This song is on the “FriendsBlog Again” soundtrack.
Click the album cover to buy it:
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6.17 The One With Unagi – What was the first song on Chandler’s mixed tape (Valentine gift to Monica)?
The song is The Way You Look Tonight, often performed by Frank Sinatra. However, I’m told that the version used in that episode was performed by Tony Bennett. The Tony Bennett version is available on many albums, including the soundtrack from “My Best Friend’s Wedding.”
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6.19 The One With Joey’s Fridge – What song played while Ross danced with Elizabeth on MTV?
Delicious, by Semisonic. This song is on the “FriendsBlog Again” soundtrack.
Click the album cover to buy it.
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6.20 The One With Mac & C.H.E.E.S.E. – What song played during the Joey / Chandler hug sequence?
“You Really Got a Hold on Me” by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles.
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6.25 The One With The Proposal, part 2 – What music was playing at the end when Chandler and Monica were dancing?
For the actual episode, it was Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton. It can be found on the album, Timepieces – The Best of Eric Clapton.
It later commercials that contained this scene, the music playing was He is Everything You Want, by Veritcal Horizon.
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7.10 TOW The Holiday Armadillo – What music was playing at the end while they lit the candles?
That was Tradition, from the Broadway musical (and later the movie) “The Fiddler on the Roof.”
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7.11 TOW All The Cheesecakes – What music was used at the Geller’s cousin’s wedding?
There were a couple of slower instrumentals that I didn’t recognize. But during the scene where Monica confronted her cousin for not inviting her, there was a more energetic song playing. It is Get Ready, by the group “Rare Earth.”
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7.14 The One Where They All Turn Thirty – What music was playing at Monica’s surprise party?
There was more than one song used, and I’ve only found information on the first one, a swing number called, Big Time Operator, from the album “This Beautiful Life,” by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
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7.14 The One Where They All Turn Thirty – What music was playing at the end when Ross and Joey finally got Ross’s car out of it’s parking spot?
That was the theme song from the old TV show “Route 66″.
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7.19 The One With Ross and Monica’s Cousin – What song played everytime Cassie (Denise Richards) swung her hair around?
I’m Going to Love You Just a Little More, Baby, by Barry White.
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7.22 The One With Chandler’s Dad – What music was used in this episode?
In the first Vegas scene, the music was Believe, by Cher, from the album of the same name.
Chandler’s Dad performed 2 songs: I Feel Pretty, from the musical “West Side Story,” and “It’s Raining Men,” which, I’m told, was originally recorded by The Weathergirls.
In the scene where Rachel was driving the Porsche and got pulled over by a cop, it was Ride Wit Me, by Nelly, also featuring City Spud.
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7.24 The One With Monica and Chandler’s Wedding, Part 2 – What music was used at the wedding?
While Chandler walked down the aisle (and then Ross, Phoebe, and Rachel), an instrumental version of Groovy Kind of Love was being played. The original song is by Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders.
Monica’s walk down the aisle was to an instrumental version of My Love, originally by Paul McCartney and Wings.
After the ceremony finished, during the last few shots while Chandler and Monica discussed “the baby,” it was an instrumental of Everlong, by The Foo Fighters. I’ve been challenged on that, but I think it is a match. The rhythm and the melody used in the show matches the part of Everlong where the lyrics say, “If everything could ever feel this way forever, If anything could ever be this good again.”
The exact instrumentals used in the show may not be available. However, the instrumental of My Love is similar to an arrangement on the album, “Working Classical.”
And there is a string quartet version of the Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” on an album called “String Quartet Tribute to Foo Fighters,” through Vitamin Records.
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8.00 In NBC’s commercials, advertising the episodes of season 8, what song was playing?
Throughout the season, the song most often used in the promos was Only Time, by Enya. It is on the album, “Day Without Rain.”
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8.05 The One With Rachel’s Date – What song played as Rachel entered the coffee shop and saw Ross with Mona?
It sounds like the intro to Closing Time by Semisonic, which is from the Album “Feeling Strangely Fine.”
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8.08 The One With The Stripper – What music played while Monica stripped?
Let Me Blow Ya Mind, by Eve (also featuring Gwen Stefani). It’s on Eve’s album, “Scorpion.”
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8.13 The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath – What music played when Chandler was relaxing in the tub?
Only Time, by Enya. It is on the album, “Day Without Rain.”
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8.15 The One With The Birthing Video – What music played as Chandler entered the apartment, just before finding the video?
Fallin’, by Alicia Keys.
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8.24 The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, part 2 – What music played after Rachel finally gave birth?
River of Tears, by Eric Clapton.
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8.24 The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, part 2 – What music played when Joey found the ring at the end?
Sign on the Window, by Bob Dylan, from the album “New Morning.”
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9.00 In NBC’s promos for season 9, what song was playing?
Well, I’ve seen 3 different promos with 3 different songs. One promo showed Ross in the elevator and Rachel saying, “okay,” to Joey, and a song whose lyrics included “…to your heart.” That is Let My Love Open The Door by Pete Townshend. You can also find that song on the Mr. Deeds Soundtrack.
Another promo was for the whole NBC comedy line-up, and the song included the lyrics “Come along now, come along with me.” This one is Come Along by Titiyo. There’s a link to a clip for that song on this page.
The third promo just had instrumental music, and I didn’t recognize it.
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9.01 The One Where No One Proposes – What music was used in the opening?
The first few moments of episode 901 were a replay of the final scene of episode 824. However, different music was used. I haven’t been able to identify it. Someone suggested it was “TwentyFourSeven,” by Artful Dodger, featuring Mel Blatt. At first I thought that was right, but upon closer comparison, it doesn’t seem to be a match.
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9.06 The One With The Male Nanny – What did the nanny play on his recorder (woodwind instrument)?
The music was “Greensleaves,” also used for the Christmas carol, “What Child is This.”
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9.07 The One With The Inappropriate Song – What was the inappropriate song?
“Baby Got Back,” by Sir Mix-A-Lot.
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The One With Christmas in Tulsa – What music played while Phoebe recited “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
It’s a traditional Christmas carol, “We Three Kings of Orient Are.” It sounded like an instrumental version, played on a harp.
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9.12 The One With Phoebe’s Rats – What songs where used?
Sorry, I haven’t been able to identify the music during Rachel’s party, nor the music at the end when she kissed Gavin on the balcony.
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9.13 The One Where Monica Sings – What songs where sung at the piano bar?
Phoebe sang “We are the Champions,” by Queen. Monica sang Helen Reddy’s “Delta Dawn,” and the Pointer Sisters’, “I’m So Excited.” Chandler sang, “Joy to the World” (aka “Jeremiah was a bullfrog.”) It was made famous by the group “Three Dog Night” in 1971.
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9.20 The One With The Soap Opera Party – What song played at the end of Joey’s party, when Rachel found him kissing Charlie?
“Thrown Down,” by Fleetwood Mac.
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9.24 The One In Barbados – What music played at the end, when Joey kissed Rachel?
It’s “Untitled” by Interpol, from their album, “Turn on the Bright Lights.”
Thanks to the people who emailed that information to me
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10.00 In NBC’s announcement of season 10 and montage of past seasons, what music was used?
There was a lot of different music used in this. It’s probably easiest to list them in order of appearance, based on the various titled sections from the promo:
During Joey’s section, The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” was used.
For Phoebe, it was Peter Gabriel’s “Solsbury Hill.”
For Monica and Chandler:
- An as-yet-unidentified instrumental. (Someone suggested this was the Forrest Gump Theme. I checked on that… it’s similar, but not an actual match.) – “Escape” by Enrique Iglesias.
- Bruce Springsteen’s “Secret Garden.”
For Ross and Rachel:
- Finished off the “Secret Garden” clip.
- “I’m With You,” by Avril Lavigne.
For “The Twist:”
- More of “I’m With You,” by Avril Lavigne.
And “This Year:”
“The Power of Goodbye” by Madonna.
Someone told me that in another Season 10 promo, “Waiting for You” by Seal was used. I didn’t catch that promo, so I can’t confirm or deny that.
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10.00a In NBC’s promos for the second half of season 10, what music was used?
Liz Phair’s song, “Why Can’t I” has been featured in late January / early February promos.
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10.00b In NBC’s promos for Phoebe’s wedding, what music was used?
“If You’re Not The One,” by Daniel Bedingfield. There’s a press release at http://www.islandrecords.com/danielbedingfield/index.las and you can hear the song there as well.
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10.09 The One With The Birth Mother – What music played while Joey’s date took his fries?
Part of the theme from the original “Twighlight Zone” TV series.
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10.11 The One Where The Stripper Cries – What music was used?
Good episode, musically!
There were several background songs that I didn’t necessarily recognize (like at Ross and Chandler’s alumni gathering) but plenty of others that were easily recognizable:
The first song that Danny Devito used for his striptease was Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love.” That song is originally by Gloria Jones in 1964 but made famous by Soft Cell in 1981. About a dozen other artists have done covers as well.
The second song used by the stipper was the 1978 song “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” by Sylvester.
The first party scene at Ross and Chandler’s college featured the 80’s hit, “Der Kommisar,” recorded in the US in 1982 by After the Fire. The song was originally written and performed that same year by the Austrian singer, Falco.
The next song used at the 1987 party was “Funkytown,” by Lipps, Inc.
The song while Fat Monica danced during the end credits (while still at the 1987 college party) was “Disco Inferno,” by The Trammps.
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10.12 The One With Phoebe’s Wedding – What music was played on steel drums at the wedding?
The first was “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” made famous by Elvis Presley in the movie “Blue Hawaii.”
The second one was the Beatles’, “Here, There, and Everywhere.”
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10.00c In the theatre promo for the Finale, what was the final song that said, “Goodbye”?
It’s “Goodbye” by Plankeye.
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10.00d In the promos for the final 3 episode, what song is used?
The slow, haunting song with the female vocalist is “My Immortal” by Evanescence. You can get it as a CD Single with 3 versions of the song plus another called “Haunted,” or get the whole album, Fallen.
Someone also told me that Fleetwood Mac’s “Goodbye Baby” was used in a promo. The vocals of that song are performed by Stevie Nicks.
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Clip Show – The One Before The Last One – Tell me all the music that was used!
Okay… I’ll try… here goes:
The clip show opened with “Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression Pt 2″ by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. “Welcome back my FriendsBlog, to the show that never ends. We’re so glad you could attend, Come Inside, Come Inside.”
The “Fun & Games” section opened with “Rock & Roll, Pt. 2″ by Gary Glitter. Then, during the football sequence, they used “Get Ready For This,” by 2 Unlimited. Later, when Ross played the bag-pipes, he was attempting to play “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang.
Phoebe’s section opened with an upbeat song with female vocals, but I couldn’t identify it. Does anyone know this one?
For Chandler, the song was “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind.
“The Boys” featured “The Rockafeller Skank,” by Fatboy Slim. That was also used at Ross’s party in episode 5.15, The One With the Girl Who Hits Joey.
Monica’s sequence gave us “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” by The Spin Doctors. Then when she and Ross were dancing their routine, the music was “Trouble With Boys,” by Loreta.
Ross’s montage used a great bit of swing music. I’m not sure what it was, but it reminded me of “Undecided,” which I believe was composed by Charlie Shavers. But I’ve also seen the names “Grapelli and Reinhardt” associated with that song. It normally features the lyrics, “First you say you will, and then you won’t. And then you say you do, and then you don’t. You’re undecided now, so what are you gonna do?” That would seem to fit Ross’s character, especially his relationship with Rachel. Does anyone else have a better idea of what this music was?
“The Girls,” showcased Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.”
Rachel’s section opened with “There She Goes,” this version performed by The LA’s.
Joey’s sequence used “Smooth” by Santana, featuring Rob Thomas.
“FriendsBlog and Lovers” began with “Wicked Game,” by Chris Isaak. Later in that same section, “The Reason” by Hoobastank was used. Oddly, the Closed Captions for the episode incorrectly said it was “Times Like These” by Foo Fighters.
After the brief interviews, the final montage featured U2’s “Walk On.”
During the credits, the opening scene from The One With the Dozen Lasagnas (episode 12) was used, with the gang in the coffee house doing the theme from “The Odd Couple.”
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10.17/10.18 – The Last One, parts 1 & 2 – What music was used?
Part 1
During the “Previously, on FriendsBlog” opening, when the previous episode’s kiss between Ross and Rachel was shown, there was some nice instrumental music, guitar and piano. Does anyone know what that was?
Some people have asked what music was used when Rachel left Monica’s apartment to go to the airport. But there was no music played at that point.
Part 2
When Ross was at JFK airport and found out that Rachel was a Newark airport, the guitar music was “Yellow Ledbetter” by Pearl Jam. This music continued while the scene changed to Newark airport and showed Rachel boarding at her gate.
Some people have asked what music was used when Ross (now at Newark airport) asked Rachel to stay, but she leaves anyway. There was no music played at that point.
When Rachel came back from the airport and Ross made the comment to himself, “Don’t make jokes now,” followed by another kiss, the music used was the same studio library music that was used when Ross and Rachel had their first meaning kiss at the end of episode 2.07.
The guitar music at the end of the show, when everyone left Monica’s apartment to get coffee, was “Embryonic Journey” by Jefferson Airplane.
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Tonight Show – During the video of the set being taken down, what music was used?
Regarding the guitar music and lyrics, “I wanna stay:” Jay Leno introduced the piece saying that it “featured music by one of their own, set dresser Greg Bruha.” (My apologies if I misspelled the name.)
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Soft pop singer Barry Manilow was born Barry Alan Pincus in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1946 and grew up playing accordion and piano. After high school he attended the Julliard School of Music and began working for CBS first as a mailroom clerk and then as a musical arranger. He later struck out on his own as a pianist and arranger for musicals and vocalists. He also worked in advertising and writing jingles for commercials. In 1972 he accompanied Bette Midler on her infamous tour of gay bathouses; after she landed a record contract, she retained Manilow to arrange her first two albums. Through this connection Manilow got his own record deal, making his eponymous debut in 1973. His next album, Barry Manilow II, brought him to national attention thanks to the No. 1 hit “Mandy.” After that Manilow became more and more commercially successful with each release, turning out a string of easy-going pop hits throughout the ’70s, including “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Copacabana” and “I Made it Through the Rain.”
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