Love Actually soundtrack: A comprehensive list of all the songs and music featured in the movie

Love Actually continues to catch the attention of viewers worldwide. Released in 2003, the rom-com remains one of the main titles in the Christmas watchlist for many.

With a striking ensemble cast, the movie weaves eight unique stories of love together while keeping the festive spirit going. From David and Natalie's special journey to Billy Mack's musical moments, the fans have been returning to the film every Christmas to watch their beloved characters once again. What also makes this film special is the soundtrack featured in it.

From Kelly Clarkson to Maroon 5, several prominent artists' songs add a special touch to the movie. The original score of Love Actually is composed by Craig Armstrong.

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From Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now to Olivia Olson's All I Want for Christmas Is You, here are all the songs played in Love Actually

Complete soundtrack of Love Actually (Image via YouTube/@UniversalPicturesAU)

The heart beats its own rhythms, and Love Actually captures all its different tunes and forms through the unique and interconnected stories. A classic watch for Christmas, global audiences return to the film for its emotional, funny, and wholesome moments.

The songs featured in the film are a special part of each character's journey, adding unique musical flavors to their challenges, wins, and losses. Love Actually also includes two separate soundtracks for the US and UK versions of the film.

Here's a complete list of songs featured in Love Actually US version:

• The Trouble with Love Is by Kelly Clarkson
• Here With Me by Dido
• Medley: Sweetest Goodbye/Sunday Morning by Maroon 5
• Turn Me On by Norah Jones
• Take Me as I Am by Wyclef Jean and Sharissa
• Songbird by Eva Cassidy
• Wherever You Will Go by The Calling
• Jump (For My Love) by The Pointer Sisters
• Both Sides Now (2000 version) by Joni Mitchell
• All You Need Is Love by Lynden David Hall
• God Only Knows by The Beach Boys
• I'll See It Through by Texas
• Too Lost in You (Love Actually version) by Sugababes
• White Christmas by Otis Redding
• Christmas Is All Around by Billy Mack (Bill Nighy)
• All I Want for Christmas Is You by Olivia Olson

The following are the songs featured in the UK version of the film:

• Jump by Girls Aloud
• Too Lost in You (Love Actually version) by Sugababes
• The Trouble With Love Is by Kelly Clarkson
• Here with Me by Dido
• Christmas Is All Around - Billy Mack (Bill Nighy)
• Turn Me On by Norah Jones
• Songbird by Eva Cassidy
• Sweetest Goodbye by Maroon 5
• Wherever You Will Go by The Calling
• I'll See It Through by Texas
• Both Sides Now (2000 version) by Joni Mitchell
• White Christmas by Otis Redding
• Take Me as I Am by Wyclef Jean and Sharissa
• All I Want for Christmas Is You by Olivia Olson
• God Only Knows by The Beach Boys
• All You Need Is Love by Lynden David Hall
• Sometimes by Gabrielle

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Who composed the original score of Love Actually?

Scottish composer Craig Armstrong is credited with working on the original score of Love Actually. His musical creations featured in the movie complement various scenes showcasing the ups and downs in each character's love story.

Armstrong has been honoured with several awards for his musical contributions to films, such as the Grammy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Golden Globe Awards, among others. Viewers must have heard his music in movies like Moulin Rouge! (2001), Ray (2004), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), The Incredible Hulk (2008), The Great Gatsby (2013), and more.

Here's the complete list of tracks Armstrong composed for the film:

• Opening Titles
• Christmas Is All Around (Montage)
• First Day
• Natalie with Tea Trolley
• In Love with Karl
• Sam’s Bedroom
• On the Bench
• I’m in Love
• Total Agony
• Saucy Minx/Aurelia Arrives
• Bad Policies
• Discovery of Kiss/Press Conference
• Croissants in France
• The Lake Scene
• Saddest Part of Day
• Glasgow Love Theme
• PM Redistributes Natalie
• Jamie Leaves Aurelia
• Sarah & Karl Go Wrong
• Karen in Bed
• Harry & Mia
• Wrapping the Necklace
• Natalie on the Stairs
• Natalie at the School
• Natalie Revealed/Karen Confronts Harry
• Joanna Drives Off
• Sam & Joanna
• Portuguese Love Theme
• Christmas Is All Around (Film Version)
• Greenshoots
• Restaurant Band
• PM’s Love Theme
• Christmas Is All Around (Soundtrack Version) by Billy Mack

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What is Love Actually all about?

A still from the movie (Image via YouTube/@UniversalPicturesAU)

Love Actually brings a mix of romance, drama, and comedy through a deeper look at several couples' love stories. While each of them stands at a different stage in their journey, their stories showcase unique forms of love and its implications. Love stories of David and Natalie, Daniel, Sam, and Joanna, Jamie and Aurélia, Harry, Karen, and Mia, Billy Mack and Joe, Mark, Juliet, and Peter, and more bring unique moments throughout the movie.

The official logline of the film on Netflix reads as follows:

"Love is all around - and so is heartbreak - as multiple couples navigate romance, family, weddings, and airports at Christmastime."

Directed by Richard Curtis, the cast members of the film include Hugh Grant as David, Martine McCutcheon as Natalie, Liam Neeson as Daniel, Emma Thompson as Karen, Billy Nighy as Billy Mack, Gregor Fisher as Joe, Alan Rickman as Harry, and Keira Knightley as Juliet, among others.

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Watch Love Actually on Netflix.

Edited by Eeshna Dashottar