Rivals: All the songs on the nostalgic soundtrack
The series is set in the eighties
There's not long to wait until the next instalment of Disney's saucy saga Rivals lands on our telly screens — and with hype for the series high, it's no surprise talk has turned to its nostalgic soundtrack.
Set in the late 80s, the show is complemented by a killer mixtape of songs that are guaranteed to cast your mind back... or give you a brand new appreciation if you weren't there.
Take a look at ALL the songs in the Rivals soundtrack so far...
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD
Series one: Episode one
'Addicted to Love' by Robert Palmer - Plays in the opening Mile High scene.
'Gimme All Your Lovin' by ZZ Top - Plays as the residents of Rutshire arrive at their different homes.
'You Can Call Me Al' by Paul Simon - Plays as Declan O'Hara drives to meet Tony Baddingham at Corrinium.
'Missionary Man' by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart - Plays as Basil Baddingham walks through the pub with a bottle of wine.
String version of 'Karma Chameleon'. Originally by Culture Club.
'Just Can't Get Enough by Depeche Mode - Plays at the couples get intimate at the end of the episode — some with someone other than their partner.
And of course, no eighties party would be complete without a rendition of 'The Birdie Song', which plays during one of the elite's garden parties.
Series one: Episode two
'Dog Eat Dog' by Adam and the Ants - Plays during a hunt scene at the beginning.
'Slave To Love' by Bryan Ferry - Plays while Rupert Campbell Black and Maud O'Hara dance.
'Rabbit' by Chas and Dave - Plays alongside clips from Declan's talk show.
'Situation' by Yazoo - Plays as Taggie O'Hara drives through the Rutshire countryside.
Series one: Episode three
'The Man With The Bag' by Kay Starr - Plays while Rupert is dressed as Santa (with very little underneath).
'Love Action (I Believe In Love)' by The Human League - Plays while the guests are arriving at the O'Hara's New Year's Eve party.
'The Look of Love' by ABC - Plays during the party.
'Lady In Red' by Chris de Burgh - Plays while Taggie and Rupert slow dance at the party.
'We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off' by Jermaine Stewart - Plays at the residents of Rutshire party on the dancefloor.
'Avalon' by Roxy Music - Plays while an upset Taggie cleans up after the party, and Rupert comes to comfort her.
Series one: Episode four
'Surfing' Bird' by The Trashmen - As everyone gets together to go shooting in the countryside.
'Love Plus One' by Haircut 100 - This plays as Rutshire wakes up to Valentine's Day gifts, particularly Lizzie Vereker, who receives a big bundle… For her husband James!
'Bat Out Of Hell' by Meatloaf - Sung by Freddie Jones in character at a karaoke night, before the original plays as Tony Baddingham loses his temper — smashing up the studio — after Declan failed to deliver a damaging interview with Rupert.
Series one: Episode five
'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' by Tears For Fears - Plays as Declan drives to work while listening to the radio question whether he's "the most powerful man in television".
'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now' by Starship - Plays as James Vereker celebrates landing an interview with the Prime Minister.
'White Riot' by The Clash - Plays as Corinium welcomes Margaret Thatcher to the television station.
'Don't Leave Me This Way' by The Communards - The soundtrack to Daysee Butler's drive to collect pageant judge, Reverend Fergus Penney.
'Conga' by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine - The backing track to one of the pageant entries as she shows off her hula hooping skills.
Series one: Episode six
'Y Viva España' by Sylvia Vrethammar - as broadcaster Cameron Cook arrives in Spain for a television awards ceremony.
'La Bamba' by Los Lobos featuring Lalo Guerrero - Plays as Rupert drives up to an event in Malaga with Cameron.
'Mirando A Las Muchachas' by Los Castro - As dinner is served in Spain.
'Un Giorno Tu Un Giorno Io' by Julio Iglesias - As Rupert and Cameron enjoy a romantic day in Spain.
'Call Me' by Blondie - Plays as Cameron gets ready to leave for the awards ceremony — and Rupert raids her hotel room for private company documents.
'I Wanna Know What Love Is' by Foreigner - The soundtrack to Taggie's dream about kissing Rupert.
Series one: Episode seven
'Club Tropicana' by Wham! - Plays during Tony Baddingham's pool party.
'Manic Monday' by The Bangles - As Taggie goes around town advertising new TV company Venturer.
'Maneater' by Daryl Hall & John Oates - Plays as Sarah Stratton enters James Vereker's dressing room in a bid to get him into bed and advance her career.
Series one: Episode eight
'Jump (For My Love)' by The Pointer Sisters - As Rupert embarks on his political campaign.
'An English Country Garden' by Nana Mouskouri - Plays as Rupert and Lizzie arrive at the Jones' garden party.
'Love Is a Battlefield' by Pat Benatar - As Tony and Cameron slow dance.
'Two Tribes' by Frankie Goes to Hollywood - As Venturer and Corinium battle for a TV franchise.
'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler - As Lizzie finally decides she can't live without Freddie and walks into an event to take his hand and lead him in the woods to be alone.
Series two: Episode one
'Alive and Kicking' by Simple Minds - Plays when we see the results of Tony Baddingham's fight with Cameron.
'Only You' by Yazoo - Plays as the O'Hara family drive up to Bella Vista.
'It's So Nice to Have a Man Around the House' by Della Reese - Plays as a group of lads skinny dip in the Jones' pool.
'Bamboléo' by Gipsy Kings - Plays during the pool party.
'Your Love Is King' by Sade - While Maud and Declan O'Hara reconnect in a bar.
'Let's Dance' by David Bowie - Plays as we see clips from the Rutshire Cup (polo tournament).
'Crazy Horses' cover by Demented Are Go - While the residents of Rutshire play polo.
Series two: Episode two
'Pop Goes Bach' (Ski Sunday Theme) by The Cavendish Orchestra - Plays over Rupert's election campaign speech.
'We Got The Beat' by The Go-Gos - As Taggie drives to the Stratton's to cater a summer dinner party.
'Venus' by Bananarama - Plays as everybody gets ready for the party.
Series two: Episode three
'Making Your Mind Up' by Bucks Fizz - As everybody heads to the polls on Election Day.
'The Chicken Song' by Spitting Image - Played while Rupert celebrates victory at the election.
'Love Will Tear Us Apart' by Joy Division - Plays as Tony celebrates Rupert stepping down from his role as MP.
Series two: Episode four
'In The Jungle' by Tight Fit - As Maud O'Hara arrives at Corrinium to an organised group of paparazzi.
'Live It Up' by Mental as Anything - Plays as Freddie Jones reads Lizzie Vereker's erotic novel.
'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)' by Aretha Franklin & George Michael - As Lizzie and Freddie skinny dip in the pool.
'Walk Like an Egyptian' by The Bangles - Plays as Taggie and Shelley party in a bar.
'99 Red Balloons' by Nena - As Taggie dances, a little worse for wear, and Bas comes to the rescue to take her home.
Series two: Episode five
'So Macho' by Sinitta - Plays during Rupert's squash match with TV exec Jeremy.
'Super Freak' by Rick James - As the Yeats documentary crew celebrate wrapping filming.
'Word Up' by Cameo - Another song on the wrap party soundtrack.
'Ging Gang Goolie' - Sung by the scouts as they march through the Rutshire countryside.
'Gold' by Spandau Ballet - Plays as filming for new TV show The Golden Gauntlet gets underway.
'Stand & Deliver' by Adam & The Ants - During the team competition with Rupert and Declan.
'I Think We're Alone Now' by Tiffany - Plays as Tony Baddingham destroys the tapes he stole from his rival TV company.
Series two: Episode six
The finale for series two, part one, was set during a big storm — and the creators choose to use mostly atmospheric music to complement this episode. But there is one emotional hit that plays over the end credits...
'Lavender' by Marillion - Plays in the wake of the storm, including when Lizzie and Freddie finally give in to their love for each other.
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Author: Amy Shephard
Amy Shephard is an SEO Writer for Rayo brands, including Hits Radio, KISS, Magic Radio and Greatest Hits Radio. Starting her media career in 2011, she joined Bauer Media in 2023 as a reporter before moving over to entertainment news. She specialises in movies and TV dramas, and enjoys a range of music across all decades and genres.