How To Soundtrack A Villain: Killing Eve

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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