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But if you ask me, the real soul of Love Actually isn’t just in the interwoven stories of the characters—it’s in the music.
In 2023, the band Keane released a previously unreleased track titled "Love Actually," which they had written specifically for the film 20 years earlier but was ultimately unused. Key Soundtrack Highlights Scene Context "Christmas Is All Around" Billy Mack (Bill Nighy) The "terrible" holiday comeback hit. "Jump (For My Love)" The Pointer Sisters Hugh Grant's famous Prime Minister dance scene. "Both Sides Now" Joni Mitchell Karen's realization of Harry's affair. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Olivia Olson The grand finale school performance. love actually music
Why the Love Actually Soundtrack Is the Real Star of the Movie But if you ask me, the real soul
After discovering the necklace she thought was for her was actually for another woman, Thompson’s character excuses herself to the bedroom to cry, only to compose herself and rejoin the family party. The choice of Both Sides Now —a song about looking at life and love from both the winning and losing sides—is perfection. It transforms a standard rom-com breakup into something deeply profound and adult. "Jump (For My Love)" The Pointer Sisters Hugh
The Love Actually soundtrack does something rare: it survives the test of time. While some early 2000s soundtracks feel dated, this one feels like a warm winter coat.
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