The Idea of You soundtrack: All artists and songs

Having a mix of both real-life hits and fictional melodies, Nicholas Galitzine has risen to fame as a worldwide pop sensation. However, fans may be wondering what songs are included in The Idea of You soundtrack.

The buzz surrounding a movie with a great soundtrack is hard to ignore (just take a look at the success of Challengers). Many of our top picks for 2024 have already blessed us with catchy tunes, and with highly-anticipated films like Joker 2 on the horizon, music enthusiasts can expect to continue being satisfied by the cinema.

A film that is pushing boundaries is The Idea of You, produced by Prime Video. It tells the story of 24-year-old celebrity Hayes Campbell (played by Nicholas Galitzine) who finds himself unexpectedly in love with 40-year-old single mother Solène (portrayed by Anne Hathaway) after they meet at Coachella.

Despite the original 2017 novel by Robinne Lee featuring an even larger age gap between the pair, fans are still divided over the current age gap. However, there is another aspect that has caught the attention of fans – the soundtrack. Here are the artists and songs that you need to know about.

The Idea of You soundtrack

The soundtrack for The Idea of You includes tracks by Maggie Rogers, Minnie Ripperton, and the boyband August Moon, led by Hayes Campbell.

The soundtrack consists of songs from familiar and beloved artists, and it appears as follows:

‘Light On’ – Maggie Rogers
‘If We Ever Broke Up’ – Mae Stephens
‘Paper Bag’ – Fiona Apple
‘Pay Your Way In Pain’ – St. Vincent
‘The Flowers’ – Minnie Riperton
‘Dance Hall Days’ – Wang Chung’
‘Light On’ – Maggie Rogers

Additionally, August Moon, the boyband led by Hayes, has a wide selection of songs available and even performed a headline set at Coachella.

This indicates that the tracks featured on The Idea of You soundtrack are the original songs.

‘Taste’ – August Moon
‘Dance Before We Walk’ – August Moon
‘The Idea of You’ – Nicholas Galitzine, Anne-Marie
‘Closer’ – August Moon
‘I Got You’ – August Moon
‘Guard Down’ – August Moon
‘Go Rogue’ – August Moon
‘The Idea of You (Acoustic Version)’ – Nicholas Galitzine, August Moon
‘Dance Before We Walk (Acoustic Version)’ – August Moon
‘Taste (R3HAB Remix)’ – August Moon, R3HAB
‘Score Suite’ – Siddhartha Khosla

For the sharp-eyed fans, it is worth noting that songwriters Carl Folk and Savan Kotecha, who previously worked on One Direction’s hit ‘What Makes You Beautiful’, are credited as both producers and composers for ‘Dance Before We Walk.’

August Moon

August Moon is not a legitimate musical group, though it draws loose inspiration from One Direction. In 2020, Robinne Lee, the author, verified that Hayes’ character was influenced by footage of Harry Styles.

Hayes Campbell in The Idea of You — Prime Video

After The Idea of You gained popularity in 2020, Lee explained to Vogue that Hayes was inspired by a combination of Prince Harry and Harry Styles. However, she also made it clear that the novel’s main focus is not on Hayes at all.

“As she approached 40, the woman embarked on a journey to reclaim her sexuality and rediscover herself. Despite society’s traditional belief that women become less desirable and viable at this age, she refused to be defined by these expectations.”

Lee later revealed that the inspiration for her book stemmed from watching One Direction videos on YouTube. She recalled saying (via The Guardian), “I stumbled upon this perfect guy and thought, ‘I’m going to drop everything and follow him and his band around the globe.’”Her companion laughed and responded, “You’re crazy, but that could make for an interesting story.”

Not only is fictional frontman Galitzine able to sing well, but he also publicly shared his thoughts on whether OD member Styles served as an inspiration for his character. In an interview with Buzzfeed, he explained that he “tried to create a character that was similar to Harry”in the sense that he is a younger man dating older women, but he also wanted to make sure that his character felt unique and not just a cheap imitation of the real person.

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