One Netflix’s biggest hit series, the romantic dramaVirgin Riverhas been sweeping audiences off their feet since 2019, and a big reason for that is its stellar soundtrack. Taking place in the titular Northern California town,Virgin River’s original music by Jeff Garber sets the small-town vibes, alongside the soundtrack’s perfect blend of mellow acoustic tunes and radio hits.Virgin River’s music has been encapsulating the show’s feel-good mood for six seasons, and shows no sign of slowing down, asVirgin Riverwill be coming back for season 7.
Virgin Riverstars Alexandra Breckinridge as Mel, a nurse and midwife who moves from Los Angeles to the fictional town of Virgin River for a fresh start after the death of her husband and child. While navigating the small town life, Mel finds love with a bartender named Jack (Martin Henderson), and contends with a cantankerous doctor, affectionately known as Doc Mullins (Tim Matheson) to the town’s residents. The music inVirgin Riveraccompanies Mel’s journey as she finds new love and new life, and fans of the show have a few options for listening to the soundtrack.
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“In Through the Dark”
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“A Marble in a Wooden Maze”
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“Bird on a Wire”
“Nothing’s Alright”
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“She’s Waiting”
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The songs from season 1 ofVirgin Rivierplayed a big part in establishing the show’s characters and tone. Artists such as Blues Saraceno, Shelly Fraley, and George Byrne had songs in multiple episodes. Andrew Belle’s “Oh My Stars” played in two different episodes, enhancing the emotional impact ofMel’s memories of her late husband Markin the flashback scenes.
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“Your Head and Your Heart”
“Still on Top”
“I’m Here”
“Good as Hell”
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“Catch the Sun”
“Ode to LBC”
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Virgin Riverseason 2 featured even more recognizable songs and artists. Chance Peña’s cover of the Elton John classic “Your Song” kicks off the season in episode 1, followed by a melodious cover of Oasis’s hit “Wonderwall” performed by Eden XO.Fans will recognize “Where It Stays” by Charlotte OC as the song that plays the first timeJack and Melget intimate, as well as popular hits by Lizzo, Hozier, and Aretha Franklin.
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“Take Me to the Freeway”
Philip LaRue and the Wildwoods
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“Fighting Fire with Gasoline”
“You Are a Memory”
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Featuring songs from Keane, the Dahls, Lily Kershaw, and more, the soundtrack for season 3 ofVirgin Riverperfectly mirrors the season’s biggest highlights. The Rag’n’Bone Man hit “Human” is featured in episode 4, when Brady and Brie make their way to the dance floor in Jack’s bar, andthe heart-breaking split between Mel and Jack in episode 7 is emphasized by SYML’s “Running Low.”
“Looking for the Sound”
“Salt and the Sea”
“City of Blues”
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“Strangers in Our Town”
“Best Kind of Something”
“Notebook of My Mind”
“In The Kitchen of the King”
“Nothing to Lose”
“Heart on the Line”
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“Officer of Love”
“Home to You”
“Tunnels and Lines”
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“No Easy Way out
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“Have a Little Faith in Me”
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“Through the Dark”
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From pop star Harry Styles to mellow indie singer-songwriter George Byrne, season 4’s song list has something for everyone.Virgin Riverfans won’t forget the tear-jerking moment in episode 4 when Lee Ann and Ricky lost one of their babies while Margot Todd’s song “I’m Not Ready to Say Goodbye” plays in the background. Burns and Bizz Colletti’s gorgeous cover of “Ho Hey” by the Lumineers serves as the perfect accompaniment in the season finale when Mel says “yes” to Jack’s marriage proposal.
“On the Road”
“Ready or Not”
Dave Tough and Justin Busch
“Hot Cups of Coffee”
“Our Days are Numbered”
“In the Shadows”
My Brothers and I
Bobby and Chrissy Blazier
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“How to Save a Life”
“Hurt for Me”
“Catch Me If You Can”
“I Love the Rain the Most”
“Roses in the Rain”
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“Come Back to Me”
“What A Time to be Alive”
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The soundtrack for season 5 ofVirgin Riverstarts with a celebration of a few nostalgic classics. The Fleetwood Mac ballad “Songbird” features heavily in episode 2 (and is also the episode’s title), as Mel conjures up memories of her mother. Naturally, Earth, Wind, & Fire’s dance tune “September” has everyone getting down on the dance floor in episode 3. Thefinal two episodes ofVirgin Riverseason 5feature a festive playlist of holiday classics as the gang celebrates Christmas, including traditional hits by Norah Jones, Michael Bublé, and Stevie Wonder.
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“Blues at Twilight”
“Hanging on to You”
“Hard to Tell”
“Kindness of All Kinds”
“To Build a Home”
“Horses on the Range”
“This Heart of Mine”
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Mel and Jack finally tie the knot as this season ofVirgin Riverhas them make wedding preparations. Al Green’s hit love song “Let’s Stay Together” plays as the couple practice their wedding dance in episode 1, and the song “Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin is the perfect tune for Jack and Mel’s perfect day, with Doc walking Mel down the aisle in the season finale.The new husband and wife share their first dance as Mel’s bio dad Everett performs “This Heart of Mine” by Wesley Schultzwith The Promised, a band that featured heavily throughout the series.
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The Show’s Theme Song Is Composed By Jeff Garber
Though it may only be about a minute and half long, the theme song ofVirgin Riveris instantly recognizable by fans of the show.Written by composer Jeff Garber,” Virgin River Main Title" plays in each episode of the show, as the title appears over a gorgeous scenic view of a winding riverand thick forests of green trees. The track begins with the strumming of an acoustic guitar, and then is joined by a piano before a string orchestra chimes in.
Garber composes all the music forVirgin River.The composer’s past credits include shows like the ABC seriesThe Company You Keep,the CW’sNancy Drew,Netflix’sPretty Smart,and TV Land’sLopez,among others. He was also an assistant composer for the Hulu/Marvel seriesRunaways, and the showThe Kids Are Alright, among others
Where To Buy The Virgin River Soundtrack
It Is Available On Amazon & Apple
There are multiple compilations of theVirgin Riversoundtrack available for purchase. The first was released in 2021, titledVirgin River (Music from the Netflix Series).The album is made up of mainly instrumental tracks by composer Jeff Garber, with a few songs thrown in from seasons 1-3, including “Time After Time”by Philip LaRue & The Wildwoods and “Three Little Birds”by Dresage and Ag.
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The soundtrack is available for purchase in MP3 digital format on Amazon for $9.49. Also available are soundtracks forVirgin River Season 5andVirgin River Season 6,which both feature music by composer Jeff Garber, and either can be purchased digitally for $7.99 on Amazon.
For those with an Amazon Music subscription, all of theVirgin Riversoundtracks are available to listen to for free. Amazon Music is $11.99 a month, or $10.99 for Prime members. Apple Music listeners can also find theVirgin Riversoundtracks in the Apple library when they pay $10.99 per month for access.
