THE MUSIC OF FRIENDS

101 Pilot - What song was playing while Ross and Rachel were each looking out of their windows, during the rainstorm?
107 TOW The Blackout - What song where Phoebe, Joey, and Monica singing while Ross was fighting the cat?
109 TOW Underdog Gets Away - What songs are featured in this episode?
110 TOW The Monkey - What songs were play at the New Year's party?
111 TOW Mrs. Bing - What song was while Monica and Phoebe took care of Coma Guy?
112 TOW the Dozen Lasagnes - What TV themes are they humming?
115 TOW the Stoned Guy - When Ross has Celia (the dirty talker) over, what music is playing?
117 TOW Two Parts, part 2 - What song was playing at the beginning of Phoebe's party (before she arrived)?
117 TOW Two Parts, part 2 - What song (that went "In a New York Minute...") was playing when Ross and Marcel were in the hospital?
118 TOW All The Poker - What did they whistle in the opening scene?
118 TOW All The Poker - What song did Marcel play?
119 TOW The Monkey Gets Away - What music was playing when Louisa tried to shoot Marcel with a tranquilizer dart?
121 TOW the Fake Monica - What song was playing as Marcel was taken away?
124 TOW Rachel Finds Out - What song was playing while Rachel was waiting for Ross at the airport?

201 TOW Ross's New Girlfriend - What music played when Ross and Rachel were talking on the balcony?
204 TOW Phoebe's Husband - What music is playing when Ross dances in the street, the morning after sleeping with Julie?
205 TOW Five Steaks and an Eggplant - What Hootie song opened the concert?
206 TOW The Baby on the Bus - What song did Stephanie (Chrissie Hynde) sing?
207 TOW Ross Finds Out - What music is playing while Monica and Chandler work out?
207 TOW Ross Finds Out - What music is playing when Ross and Rachel kiss in the coffee house?
207 TOW Ross Finds Out - What music is playing when Chandler dances away from Monica at the end?
208 TOW The List - What song did Ross request on the radio? And what song followed it?
211 TOW The Lesbian Wedding - What songs were used at the wedding & reception?
212 The One After the Superbowl, part 1 - What song did they sing to get Marcel's attention?
213 The One After the Superbowl, part 2 - What song was when Chandler left the restaurant, shielded by the bathroom-stall door?
213 The One After the Superbowl, part 2 - What song was playing while Ross spent his last day with Marcel? And then when he said goodbye?
214 TOW The Prom Video - What song did Ross play on his keyboard in the prom video?
215 TOW Ross & Rachel... You Know - What song was playing in the museum when they... you know?
216 TOW Joey Moves Out - What song was playing when Chandler and Joey hugged at the end?
217 TOW Eddie Moves In - What song was playing when Chandler and Joey were looking through their windows, missing each other?
221 TOW The Bullies - What song did Monica and her co-workers at the diner dance to?
222 TOW Two Parties - What song were featured in this episode?
223 TOW The Chicken Pox - What song played Ross came into Central Perk wearing the Navy uniform?
224 TOW Barry & Mindy's Wedding - What songs were featured at Barry & Mindy's wedding?

306 TOW The Flashback - What song started playing when Rachel hit the jukebox in her fantasy about Chandler?
307 TOW The Race Car Bed - What music is Joey humming / singing in his head during the opening scene?
308 TOW The Giant Poking Device - What song were Chandler and Phoebe singing at the end?
309 The One With All the Football - What songs were used during the football game?
311 TOW Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister - What songs were used in this episode?
312 TOW All the Jealousy - What song did Joey sing as his audition?
312 TOW All the Jealousy - What are the lyrics to the "Buttmunch" song, which Monica sent to Julio?
315 TOW Ross and Rachel Take a Break - What song was played while Ross danced with & kissed the copy girl?
318 TOW The Hypnosis Tape - What song played while Monica and Pete were in Italy at the Pizza shop?
325 TOA The Beach - What song was played while Ross decided whose door to enter - Rachel's or Bonnie's?

404 TOW The Ballroom Dancing - To what music did Joey and Treeger dance, on the roof?
405a TOW Joey's New Girlfriend - What music was playing when Joey, Chandler, and Kathy were in the club?
405b TOW Joey's New Girlfriend - What music was playing while Chandler chased Kathy down the street?
414 TOW Joey's Dirty Day - What song played at the beginning of the strip club scene?
416 TOW the Fake Party - What songs did they play at the party?
419 TOW all the Haste - What song does The Singing Man sing each morning?
422 TOW the Worst Best Man Ever - What song was playing while Joey remembers all the good times he had with the Duck?
422 TOW the Worst Best Man Ever - What song played during the closing credits, while the duck was in the bucket?
423 TOW Ross's Wedding, part 1 - What song played played while Joey and Chandler first started touring London?
424 TOW Ross's Wedding, part 2 - Where can I get a the music used at Ross and Emily's wedding?
424b TOW Ross's Wedding, part 2 - What music was playing when homesick Joey started watching "Cheers?"

504 TOW Phoebe Hates PBS - What music played at the end when Monica and Chandler exited the closet?
507 TOW Ross Moves In - What song was played at Danny's party?
514 TOW Everyone Finds Out - What song does Chandler put on, which Phoebe dances to seductively?
515 TOW The Girl Who Hits Joey - What songs where used at the parties?
518 TOW Rachel Smokes - What songs played at Rachel's birthday party?
519 TOW Ross Can't Flirt - What song did Chandler sing on Joey's video tape?
520 TOW the Ride Along - What music playing as Joey shielded Ross from the "gunshot"?
522 TOW Joey's Big Break - What song was playing as Joey drove up to the Nevada movie location?
523/524 The One In Vegas - What song played when Phoebe, Chandler, and Monica first arrived in Vegas?
523/524 The One In Vegas - To what song did Rachel dance naked?
523/524 The One In Vegas - What big "Vegas songs" and performers did they use?

601 The One After Vegas - What songs did Joey sing in the cab on the way back to New York?
606 The One On The Last Night - What song was playing went Chandler tried (but failed) to let Joey win at Foosball?
606 The One On The Last Night - What song played at the end, when Rachel left, leaving Monica and Chandler alone together in their apartment?
610 TOW The Routine - What songs were used in this episode?
615 TOW It Might Have Been, part 1 - What music was used while fat Monica danced, during the end credits?
616 TOW It Might Have Been, part 2 - What music was playing during dinner for Monica and Dr. Roger?
616 TOW It Might Have Been, part 2 - What music was playing when Rachel was as Joey's apartment (getting drunk)?
617 The One With Unagi - What was the first song on Chandler's mixed tape (Valentine gift to Monica)?
619 The One With Joey's Fridge - What song played while Ross danced with Elizabeth on MTV?
620 The One With Mac & C.H.E.E.S.E. - What song played during the Joey / Chandler hug sequence?
625 The One With The Proposal, part 2 - What music was playing at the end when Chandler and Monica were dancing?

710 TOW The Holiday Armadillo - What music was playing at the end while they lit the candles?
711 TOW All The Cheesecakes - What music was used at the Geller's cousin's wedding?
714 The One Where They All Turn Thirty - What music was playing at Monica's surprise party?
714 The One Where They All Turn Thirty - What music was playing at the end when Ross and Joey finally got Ross's car out of it's parking spot?
719 The One With Ross and Monica's Cousin - What song played everytime Cassie (Denise Richards) swung her hair around?
722 The One With Chandler's Dad - What music was used in this episode?
724 The One With Monica and Chandler's Wedding, Part 2 - What music was used at the wedding?

800 In NBC's commercials, advertising the episodes of season 8, what song was playing?
805 The One With Rachel's Date - What song played as Rachel entered the coffee shop and saw Ross with Mona?
808 The One With The Stripper - What music played while Monica stripped?
813 The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath - What music played when Chandler was relaxing in the tub?
815 The One With The Birthing Video - What music played as Chandler entered the apartment, just before finding the video?
824 The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, part 2 - What music played after Rachel finally gave birth?
824 The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, part 2 - What music played when Joey found the ring at the end?

900 In NBC's promos for season 9, what song was playing?
901 The One Where No One Proposes - What music was used in the opening?
906 The One With The Male Nanny - What did the nanny play on his recorder (woodwind instrument)?
907 The One With The Inappropriate Song - What was the inappropriate song?
910 The One With Christmas in Tulsa - What music played while Phoebe recited "Twas the Night Before Christmas?"
912 The One With Phoebe's Rats - What songs where used?
913 The One Where Monica Sings - What songs where sung at the piano bar?
920 The One With The Soap Opera Party - What song played at the end of Joey's party, when Rachel found him kissing Charlie?
924 The One In Barbados, part 2 - What music played at the end, when Joey kissed Rachel?

1000 In NBC's announcement of season 10 and montage of past seasons, what music was used?
1000a In NBC's promos for the second half of season 10, what music was used?
1000b In NBC's promos for Phoebe's wedding, what music was used?
1009 The One With The Birth Mother - What music played while Joey's date took his fries?
1011 The One Where The Stripper Cries - What music was used?
1012 The One With Phoebe's Wedding - What music was played on steel drums at the wedding?
1000c In the theatre promo for the Finale, what was the final song that said, "Goodbye"?
1000d In the promos for the final 3 episode, what song is used?
Clip Show - The One Before The Last One - Tell me all the music that was used!
1017 - The Last One - What music was used?

101 Pilot - What song was playing while Ross and Rachel were each looking out of their windows, during the rainstorm?

The song is Sky Blue and Black by Jackson Browne, from the album I'm Alive.

Here are the lyrics:

In the calling out to one another
Of the lovers up and down the strand
In the sound of the waves and the cries
Of the seagulls circling the sand
In the fragments of the songs
Carried down the wind from some radio
In the murmuring of the city in the distance
Ominous and low

I hear the sound of the world where we played
And the far too simple beauty
Of the promises we made

If you ever need holding
Call my name, and I'll be there
If you ever need holding
And no holding back, and I'll see you through
Sky Blue And Black

Where the touch of the lover ends
And the soul of the friend begins
There's a need to be separate and a need to be one
And a struggle neither wins
Where you gave me the world I was in
And a place I could make a stand
I could never see how you doubted me
When I'd let go of you hand

Yeah, and I was much younger then
And I must have thought that I would know
If things were going to end

And the heavens were rolling
Like a wheel on a track
And our sky was unfolding
And it'll never fold back
Sky Blue And Black

And I'd have fought the world for you
If I thought that you wanted me to
Or put aside what was true or untrue
If I'd known that's what you needed
What you needed me to do

But the moment has passed by me now
To have put away my pride
And just come through for you somehow

If you ever need holding
Call my name, and I'll be there
If you ever need holding
And no holding back, I'll see you through

You're the color of the sky
Reflected in each store-front window pane
You're the whispering and the sighing
Of my tires in the rain
You're the hidden cost and the thing that's lost
In everything I do
Yeah and I'll never stop looking for you
In the sunlight and the shadows
And the faces on the avenue
That's the way love is
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107 TOW The Blackout - What song where Phoebe, Joey, and Monica singing while Ross was fighting the cat?

Top of the World by The Carpenters.

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109 TOW Underdog Gets Away - What songs are featured in this episode?

In the montage showing Joey's V.D. poster all over the city, Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police was playing.

When Ross was singing to his unborn child, he was singing his own version of Hey, Hey, We're the Monkeys, by The Monkeys.

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110 The One With The Monkey - What songs were played at the New Year's party?

The song at the beginning of the party is Shiny Happy People, by R.E.M., from the album Out of Time.

The song which played while Chandler had photos with Janice and while Phoebe said goodbye to Scientist Guy was Into Your Arms by Lemonheads.

I haven't been able to identify the other song at the party. I you can identify one I've missed, let me know.

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111 TOW Mrs. Bing - What song was while Monica and Phoebe took care of Coma Guy?

My Guy by Mary Wells.

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112 The One With the Dozen Lasagnes - What TV themes are they humming?

At the beginning of 112 they were singing "The Odd Couple" and the beginning of "I Dream of Jeannie."

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115 TOW the Stoned Guy - When Ross has Celia (the dirty talker) over, what music is playing?

Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon by Neil Diamond.

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117 TOW Two Parts, part 2 - What song was playing at the beginning of Phoebe's party (before she arrived)?

What's the Frequency, Kenneth, by R.E.M.

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117 The One With Two Parts, part 2 - What song (that went "In a New York Minute...") was playing when Ross and Marcel were in the hospital?

Um, yeah. Okay. That's called New York Minute. It's by Don Henley, on his album The End of the Innocence.

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118 The One With All the Poker - What did they whistle in the opening scene?

The theme music from the movie "Bridge on the River Kwai."

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118 & 212 The One With All the Poker, and The One After the Superbowl, part 1 - What song did Marcel play in 118, which they also sang to get his attention at the movie set in 212?

The song is "The lion sleeps tonight", also known as Mbube, originally composed by Zulu singer Soloman Linda.
For more information: http://www.3rdearmusic.com/forum/mbube2.html.

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119 The One Where The Monkey Gets Away - What music was playing when Louisa tried to shoot Marcel with a tranquilizer dart?

The theme from the original TV show, "Shaft."

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121 TOW the Fake Monica - What song was playing as Marcel was taken away?

The song is You're a Big Boy Now, by John Sebastian.

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124 The One Where Rachel Finds Out - What song was playing while Rachel was waiting for Ross at the airport?

Take a Bow, by Madonna, on her album, Bedtime Stories.

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201 TOW Ross's New Girlfriend - What music played when Ross and Rachel were talking on the balcony?

Doy! (You don't get a lot of "doy" these days, do you?). That was an instrumental variation on the Friends Theme song, "I'll be there for you."

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204 TOW Phoebe's Husband - What music is playing when Ross dances in the street, the morning after sleeping with Julie?

Singing in the Rain, from the movie of the same name, performed by Gene Kelly.

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205 TOW Five Steaks and an Eggplant - What Hootie song opened the concert?

I Go Blind. It happens to be featured on the Friends Soundtrack.

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206 TOW The Baby on the Bus - What song did Stephanie (Chrissie Hynde) sing?

"Angel of the Morning," by The Pretenders. Chrissie Hynde is one of The Pretenders.

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207 TOW Ross Finds Out - What music is playing while Monica and Chandler work out?

Macho Man, by The Village People.

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207 TOW Ross Finds Out - What music is playing when Ross and Rachel kiss in the coffee house?

This music may have been created to sound like certain popular music, but it is not from an actual pop song. I'm told that The special features (commentary?) on the Season 2 DVD release says that the producers wanted to use U2's "With or Without You," but didn't have time to arrange for the rights, so they found a studio music clip that sounded "U2-ish". Later, they found chances to use the actual U2 song in other Ross /Rachel moments, including in the very next episode (208).

A source at Warner Bros. explained it this way:
Sorry, but that is a library piece, so it is not available. It was found by my music editor. It is common practice on many TV shows to use licensed music from library CDs. A "library" is usually a large number of CDs featuring music and/or sound effects. Libraries often consist of 10 to 50 CDs that are sold on a per use basis and incorporated into a TV show as needed so that a show producer can find a piece of music that evokes a mood or feeling to help the story. This is easier than getting a composer or band together to record original sounds, and costs less than doing that or licensing a popular song. And clearly, it works. :-)

Someone else pointed out that the same clip was used in other Friends episodes, played as one scene changes to another. For example, it is used during the opening of episode 316, The One The Morning After, during the "Previously, on Friends" recap of the prior episode.

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207 TOW Ross Finds Out - What music is playing when Chandler dances away from Monica at the end?

There is more than one answer to this question. In the original November 1995 broadcast of this episode, the music used was Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, from The Nutcracker, by Tchaikovsky. But somewhere along the line, different music was put in this scene. The DVD release of the episode features Dance of the Hours by Amilcare Ponchielli.

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208 TOW The List - What song did Ross request on the radio? And what song followed it?

Ross requested With or Without You, by U2, from the album The Joshua Tree.
It was followed by Grant Lee Buffalo's re-make of In My Room (available on the Friends Soundtrack album).

Here are the lyrics to With or Without You:

See the stone set in your eyes
Feel the thorn twist in your side
I wait for you
Sleight of hand and twist of fate
On a bed of nails she makes me wait
And I wait....without you

With or without you
With or without you

Through the storm we reach the shore
You give it all but I want more
And I'm waiting for you

With or without you
With or without you
I can't live
With or without you

And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give
And you give
And you give yourself away

My hands are tied
My body bruised, she's got me with
Nothing left to win
And nothing else to lose

With or without you
With or without you
I can't live
With or without you

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211 TOW The Lesbian Wedding - What songs were used at the wedding & reception?

For the wedding processional, it was a string quartet version of Trumpet Voluntary, by Jeremiah Clarke.

Just before and while Ross danced with Susan, it was Strangers in the Night, performed by Frank Sinatra.

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213 The One After the Superbowl, part 2 - What song was when Chandler left the restaurant, shielded by the bathroom-stall door?

L'amour est un oiseau rebelle, (Love is like a wild bird), from the opera "Carmen."

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213 The One After the Superbowl, part 2 - What song was playing while Ross spent his last day with Marcel? And then when he said goodbye?

During the day's activities, it was Looks Like We Made It, performed by Barry Manilow. Music by Richard Kerr, lyrics by Will Jennings.

During the goodbye scene at the limo, it was a slow, thoughtful version of the chorus of "I'll be there for you," (Yes, the Friends theme song).

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214 TOW The Prom Video - What song did Ross play on his keyboard in the prom video?

Axel F, by Harold Faltermeye, most common associated with the "Beverly Hill Cop" soundtrack.

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215 The One Where Ross & Rachel... You Know - What song was playing in the museum when they... you know?

Wicked Game, by Chris Isaak, off the album Heart Shaped World.

Here are the lyrics:

The world was on fire and no one could save me but you 
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do 
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you 
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you

Chorus:
I don't wanna fall in love
No I don't wanna fall in love
with you

What a wicked game you played to make me feel this way 
What a wicked thing to do to let me dream of you 
What a wicked thing to say you never felt this way 
What a wicked thing to do to make me dream of you

Chorus: 
And I don't wanna fall in love
No I don't wanna fall in love
with you

I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you 
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you

Chorus: 
No I don't wanna fall in love 
No I don't wanna fall in love 

Nobody else loves no one

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216 TOW Joey Moves Out - What song was playing when Chandler and Joey hugged at the end?

Gee, it sounded so familiar, where have I heard that song before? Okay, the reason it sounded familiar is that it's part of the show's theme song, I'll be there for you. It was played more slowly and thoughtfully, but that's what it was.

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217 TOW Eddie Moves In - What song was playing when Chandler and Joey were looking through their windows, missing each other?

All By Myself, by Eric Carmen.

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221 TOW The Bullies - What song did Monica and her co-workers at the diner dance to?

YMCA, by The Village People.

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222 The One With Two Parties - What song were featured in this episode?

Lots, and most are found on the "Friends" soundtrack. Here's a list:

Shoe Box, by Barenaked Ladies
Sexuality, by K.D. Lang
Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell
It's a Free World Baby, R.E.M.
Good Intentions, Toad the Wet Sprocket
Stain Yer Blood, Paul Westerberg

Also: When Chandler hugged Rachel in the hallway, there was a slow instrumental version of the chorus of the Friends theme, "I'll be there for you" playing. It sounded like it was done on electric piano.

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223 The One With The Chicken Pox - What song played Ross came into Central Perk wearing the Navy uniform?

That was the Main Title Theme from the movie, "An Officer and A Gentleman," starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger. It's an excellent soundtrack.

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224 TOW Barry & Mindy's Wedding - What songs were featured at Barry & Mindy's wedding?

When the bride's maids were called in (and Rachel's dress was stuck in her underwear), the background music was "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," by Mozart.

Early in the reception, "The Girl from Ipanema" was played. Later, Rachel sang, "Copa Cabana." Afterwards, Someone To Watch Over Me was performed. You can find it on Frank Sinatra's album, "Classic Sinatra: His Great Performances 1953-1960."

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306 The One With The Flashback - What song started playing when Rachel hit the jukebox in her fantasy about Chandler?

Time of The Season, written by Rod Argent, performed by The Zombies (1969).

Here are the lyrics (Thanks go to Mark):

It's the time of the season when love runs high
In this time, give it to me easy
And let me try with pleasured hands
To take you in the sun to promised lands
To show you every one
It's the time of the season for loving

What's your name?
Who's your daddy?
Is he rich like me?
Has he taken any time
To show you what you need to live?
Tell it to me slowly
Tell you what I really want to know
It's the time of the season for loving

(repeat last stanza)

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307 TOW The Race Car Bed - What music is Joey humming / singing in his head during the opening scene?

"Baby Elephant Walk"

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308 TOW The Giant Poking Device - What song were Chandler and Phoebe singing at the end?

Endless Love, which is normally a duet with Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.

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309 The One With All the Football - What songs were used during the football game?

When they first decided to start playing "tough," the music playing was Get Ready For This by "2 Unlimited." This particular version of the song is led into by Michael Buffer's famous line, "Let's Get Ready to Rumble." This particular combination of the song and the Michael Buffer line can be found on the album, "Jock Jams".

After they traded players, so it was girls against guys, and Phoebe was asking how they're going to beat the boys, the music was Misirlou, by Dick Dale and His Deltones.

During the slow-motion final play, the music used was The Natural, by Randy Newman, from the movie of the same name.

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311 TOW Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister - What songs were used in this episode?

When the gang listened to Phoebe upstairs, returning from her date with the noisy guy who lives above them, "Girl From Ipanema" was playing in the background.

The music as Joey's party was "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked) by Carl Carlton.

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312 TOW All the Jealousy - What song did Joey sing as his audition?

The song was "You've got to pick a pocket or two," from the broadway musical "Oliver."

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312 TOW All the Jealousy - What are the lyrics to the "Buttmunch" song, which Monica sent to Julio?

Mister Pretensous,
you think there's no one finer,
but your poems are unpublished,
and you work in a diner.
You're no God's gift to women,
that's all in your head.
You are just a buttmunch.
No one likes a buttmunch.
And you're also bad in bed.

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315 TOW Ross and Rachel Take a Break - What song was played while Ross danced with & kissed the copy girl?

With or Without You, by U2.

For the lyrics, see item 208.

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318 TOW The Hypnosis Tape - What song played while Monica and Pete were in Italy at the Pizza shop?

That's Amore, performed by Dean Martin.

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325 TOA The Beach - What song was played while Ross decided whose door to enter - Rachel's or Bonnie's?

That was a slow piano version of the chorus of the Friends theme, "I'll Be There For You."

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404 TOW The Ballroom Dancing - To what music did Joey and Treeger dance, on the roof?

Night and Day, performed by Frank Sinatra.

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405a The One With Joey's New Girlfriend - What music was playing when Joey, Chandler, and Kathy were in the club?

Sorry, I don't know! But I could have sworn someone e-mailed me this information once. I guess I lost it. Anyone?

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405b The One With Joey's New Girlfriend - What music was playing while Chandler chased Kathy down the street?

The theme from the original TV show, "The Mod Squad."

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414 TOW Joey's Dirty Day - What song played at the beginning of the strip club scene?

It's No Good, on Depeche Mode's album "Ultra".

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416 TOW the Fake Party - What songs were playing at the party?

One of the songs (that began, "There's dancing..." and kept repeating "45") is Brimful of Asha, by T. Singh, of the group "Cornershop", from their album When I was Born for the 7th Time.

After that song, the next was The Impression That I Get, by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. This started about the time that Phoebe was talking to Joey about how he was making his sandwich, and then Rachel game in, in her black dress.

After the commercial break, when Phoebe and Joey were sitting in armchairs talking about meat, and then Rachel came in wearing her cheerleader outfit, the music playing was 6th Avenue Heartache, by The Wallflowers.

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419 TOW all the Haste - What song does The Singing Man sing each morning?

The song is based on a Flugelhorn Instrumental piece by Chuck Mangione (Man-gee-o-nee) called "Feels So Good." The neighborly "Singing Man" presumably made up the words himself ("Morning's here, sunshine is near...").

Trivia: The writers of the show have mentioned Chuck Mangione in another episode. In The One At The Beach, Phoebe finds a photo on her birth-mother's fridge that she's convinced it her father. However, it turns out to be a photo of Chuck, to whom her birth-mother recently sold a house.

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422 TOW the Worst Best Man Ever - What song was playing while Joey remembers all the good times he had with the Duck?

Weekend in New England, performed by Barry Manilow, written by Randy Edelman.

Lyrics:

Last night, I waved goodbye, now it seems years
I'm back in the city, where nothin' is clear
But thoughts of me, holdin' you, bringin' us near

CHORUS
And tell me
When will our eyes meet?
When can I touch you?
When will this strong yearnin' end?
And when will I hold you again?

Time in New England, took me away
Long rocky beaches and you by the bay
We started a story whose end must now wait

CHORUS

I feel the change comin', I feel the wind blow
I feel brave and daring!, I feel my blood flow, oh
With you I could bring out all the love that I have
With you there's a heaven, so earth ain't so bad

CHORUS

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422 TOW the Worst Best Man Ever - What song played during the closing credits, while the duck was in the bucket?

That's an old, traditional sailor's tune called, "The Sailor's Hornpipe."

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423 TOW Ross's Wedding, part 1 - What song played played while Joey and Chandler first started touring London?

The first song used was London Calling, by The Clash.

Several people have asked me what song was used next, while Chandler and Joey toured on the double-decker bus. Unfortunately, that footage was not included in the original US broadcast of this episode, so I don't have that scene. But others have confirmed that it is Roger Miller's England Swings.

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424 TOW Ross's Wedding, part 2 - Where can I get a the music used at Ross and Emily's wedding?"

First, to avoid misunderstandings: I am not talking about the music that was played well before the wedding when Rachel showed up and saw Ross kissing Emily. I have not been able to identify that music.

As for the music used at the wedding itself: A band called The Hormones played live for this scene. One of the members of the band (Marc Carroll) has put out a solo album which contains this music. I listened to a clip at http://www.marccarroll.com/content/albums.htm (the 7th track) and it does sound just like the arrangment used at Ross & Emily's wedding.

Buy it:
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424b TOW Ross's Wedding, part 2 - What music was playing when homesick Joey started watching "Cheers?"

Okay, are you people for real? Do you really have to ask this question? It was the theme from Cheers, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name."

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504 TOW Phoebe Hates PBS - What music played at the end when Monica and Chandler exited the closet?

Pizzicati, from the ballet Sylvia, by Leo Delibes. (Thank you Jeremy!)

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507 TOW Ross Moves In - What song was played at Danny's party?

Every Word Means No by Smash Mouth. This song is on the 2nd Friends soundtrack album, Friends Again.

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514 TOW Everyone Finds Out - What song does Chandler put on, to which Phoebe dances seductively?

Makin' a Plan by the group "Semisonic." It is not on any of their albums, but it is on one of the two CD-single releases of their song, Singing in my Sleep.

(Semisonic also has one of their other songs on the Friends Again Soundtrack album.)

Here are the lyrics to Making a Plan (words and music by Dan Wilson):

Out in the land where my dreams flew around
I bulldozed the trees and set my feet on the ground
Put a day in and a week would come out
I didn't have time for doubt

Then when the whole thing went down the drain
I learned that the future don't always obey
Now I'm afraid to get back in the pool
Somehow I'd feel like a fool

Making a Plan
Making a Plan

High in the morning with climbing to do
High in the turrets I'm thinking of you
Everybody says it's all for the best
Somehow I wouldn't have guessed

Little dominions turn into dust
Schemes blow away on a breeze of mistrust
I'm not feeling sorry for little ol' me
But I'm not about to be

Making a Plan
Making a Plan

Stop, you work your way up til you drop
Down down until your ears go pop
What were we gonna do at the top?
I forgot

Now I can sit and watch the time fly
And I'll feel better when time has gone by
And I'll never again be blindsided by fate
The future will have to wait
I only have time for today
As long as I can delay

Making a Plan
A Plan
Making a Plan
A Plan

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515 TOW The Girl Who Hits Joey - What songs were used at the parties?

When Ross had his party that no one attended, the music was The Rockafeller Skank, by Fatboy Slim, from the album, You've come a long way, baby.

When Ross and Phoebe where at Howard's party, the song (which kept repeating "You're going to miss me, miss me, when I'm gone") was Angel and the Jerk, by Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and Penelope Huston. This one can be found on the "Friends Again" soundtrack.

After Phoebe and Ross left the party and were back in Ross's apartment, the music was "Casey Jones," by the Grateful Dead.

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518 TOW Rachel Smokes - What songs played at Rachel's birthday party?

The first was Never There, from the album Prolonging The Magic, by Cake.

The second was Jammin' by Bob Marley.

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519 TOW Ross Can't Flirt - What song did Chandler sing on Joey's video tape?

Space Oddity by David Bowie.

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520 TOW the Ride Along - What music playing as Joey shielded Ross from the "gunshot"?

That's the theme song from the 60's cop show "Ironsides."

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522 TOW Joey's Big Break - What song was playing as Joey drove up to the Nevada movie location?

Horse With No Name, by the group "America," on the album America.

Here are the lyrics:

 On the first part of the journey 
 I was looking at all the life 
 There were plants and birds and rocks and things 
 There was sand and hills and rings 
 The first thing I met was a fly with a buzz 
 And the sky with no clouds 
 The heat was hot and the ground was dry 
 But the air was full of sound 

 I've been through the desert on a horse with no name 
 It felt good to be out of the rain 
 In the desert you can remember your name 
 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain 
 La, la ... 

 After two days in the desert sun 
 My skin began to turn red 
 After three days in the desert fun 
 I was looking at a river bed 
 And the story it told of a river that flowed 
 Made me sad to think it was dead 

 You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name 
 It felt good to be out of the rain 
 In the desert you can remember your name 
 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain 
 La, la ... 

 After nine days I let the horse run free 
 'Cause the desert had turned to sea 
 There were plants and birds and rocks and things 
 there was sand and hills and rings 
 The ocean is a desert with it's life underground 
 And a perfect disguise above 
 Under the cities lies a heart made of ground 
 But the humans will give no love 

 You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name 
 It felt good to be out of the rain 
 In the desert you can remember your name 
 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain 
 La, la ... 

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523/524 The One In Vegas - What song played when Phoebe, Chandler, and Monica first arrived in Vegas?

For The Love of Money, by The O'Jays.

523/524 The One In Vegas - To what song did Rachel dance naked?

Love to Love You Baby, by Donna Summer.

523/524 The One In Vegas - What big "Vegas songs" and performers did they use?

It's Not Unusual, Tom Jones
Danke Schoen, Wayne Newton
Everybody Loves Somebody, Dean Martin
Viva, Las Vegas!, Elvis Presley

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601 The One After Vegas - What songs did Joey sing in the cab on the way back to New York?

When Phoebe first asked him to sing, and he was falling asleep, it was, "Rock & Roll All Nite," by Kiss. Later, when he was trying to get her to talk to him again, it was "Space Oddity," by David Bowie.

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606 The One On The Last Night - What song was playing went Chandler tried (but failed) to let Joey win at Foosball?

That was O Fortuna, from the cantata Carmina Burana, by Carl Orff.

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606 The One On The Last Night - What song played at the end, when Rachel left, leaving Monica and Chandler alone together in their apartment?

Hmm... you people need to listen better. That was a guitar variation on the Friends Theme Song, "I'll be there for you."

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610 TOW The Routine - What songs were used in this episode?

In the "New Year's Rockin' Eve" scenes, there were 3 songs used:
First, when Monica and Ross were trying to get noticed by a camera man, the song was Every Word Means No by Smash Mouth.
Second, when Joey moved his energetic dance partner aside to go after Janine and "Tall Guy", it was I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind of Thing, originally by the Pet Shop Boys, but in this case it was a cover by Robbie Williams.
Third, the song used during Ross and Monica's "Routine" was Trouble With Boys, by Loreta. All three of these songs are on the 2nd Friends soundtrack album, Friends Again.

And the song played when Joey and Janine finally got to kiss was a song called "Next Year," by Kevin Henry. The portion of "Next Year" that was used in the scene is borrowed from the traditional New Year's song, "Auld Lang Syne." You can hear the whole song and visit the artist's web page at http://www.kevinhenry.com/.

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615 TOW It Might Have Been, part 1 - What music was used while fat Monica danced, during the end credits?

Some people may not recognize this scene, because it wasn't present when the episode first aired. In the initial airing, both parts of the episode were presented as one hour-long episode (with credits only after part 2). In syndication (reruns), when the part 1 credits air, this scene appears. Unfortunately, I have not been able to identify that music.

This scene was also shown during the Friend bloopers and outtakes special that aired in the US in February, 2001. In that instance, a different song was used: Shake Your Groove Thing, by "Peaches and Herb."

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616 TOW It Might Have Been, part 2 - What music was playing during dinner for Monica and Dr. Roger?

Nocturne in E flat, Opus 9, Number 2, by Frederick Chopin.

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616 TOW It Might Have Been, part 2 - What music was playing when Rachel was as Joey's apartment (getting drunk)?

That was View From the Other Side, by Duncan Sheik. This song is on the "Friends Again" soundtrack.

Click the album cover to buy it:

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617 The One With Unagi - What was the first song on Chandler's mixed tape (Valentine gift to Monica)?

The song is The Way You Look Tonight, often performed by Frank Sinatra. However, I'm told that the version used in that episode was performed by Tony Bennett. The Tony Bennett version is available on many albums, including the soundtrack from "My Best Friend's Wedding."

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619 The One With Joey's Fridge - What song played while Ross danced with Elizabeth on MTV?

Delicious, by Semisonic. This song is on the "Friends Again" soundtrack.

Click the album cover to buy it.

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620 The One With Mac & C.H.E.E.S.E. - What song played during the Joey / Chandler hug sequence?

"You Really Got a Hold on Me" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles.

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625 The One With The Proposal, part 2 - What music was playing at the end when Chandler and Monica were dancing?

For the actual episode, it was Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton. It can be found on the album, Timepieces - The Best of Eric Clapton.

It later commercials that contained this scene, the music playing was He is Everything You Want, by Veritcal Horizon.

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710 TOW The Holiday Armadillo - What music was playing at the end while they lit the candles?

That was Tradition, from the Broadway musical (and later the movie) "The Fiddler on the Roof."

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711 TOW All The Cheesecakes - What music was used at the Geller's cousin's wedding?

There were a couple of slower instrumentals that I didn't recognize. But during the scene where Monica confronted her cousin for not inviting her, there was a more energetic song playing. It is Get Ready, by the group "Rare Earth."

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714 The One Where They All Turn Thirty - What music was playing at Monica's surprise party?

There was more than one song used, and I've only found information on the first one, a swing number called, Big Time Operator, from the album "This Beautiful Life," by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

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714 The One Where They All Turn Thirty - What music was playing at the end when Ross and Joey finally got Ross's car out of it's parking spot?

That was the theme song from the old TV show "Route 66".

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719 The One With Ross and Monica's Cousin - What song played everytime Cassie (Denise Richards) swung her hair around?

I'm Going to Love You Just a Little More, Baby, by Barry White.

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722 The One With Chandler's Dad - What music was used in this episode?

In the first Vegas scene, the music was Believe, by Cher, from the album of the same name.

Chandler's Dad performed 2 songs: I Feel Pretty, from the musical "West Side Story," and "It's Raining Men," which, I'm told, was originally recorded by The Weathergirls.

In the scene where Rachel was driving the Porsche and got pulled over by a cop, it was Ride Wit Me, by Nelly, also featuring City Spud.

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724 The One With Monica and Chandler's Wedding, Part 2 - What music was used at the wedding?

While Chandler walked down the aisle (and then Ross, Phoebe, and Rachel), an instrumental version of Groovy Kind of Love was being played. The original song is by Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders.
Monica's walk down the aisle was to an instrumental version of My Love, originally by Paul McCartney and Wings.
After the ceremony finished, during the last few shots while Chandler and Monica discussed "the baby," it was an instrumental of Everlong, by The Foo Fighters. I've been challenged on that, but I think it is a match. The rhythm and the melody used in the show matches the part of Everlong where the lyrics say, "If everything could ever feel this way forever, If anything could ever be this good again."

The exact instrumentals used in the show may not be available. However, the instrumental of My Love is similar to an arrangement on the album, "Working Classical."
And there is a string quartet version of the Foo Fighters' "Everlong" on an album called "String Quartet Tribute to Foo Fighters," through Vitamin Records.

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800 In NBC's commercials, advertising the episodes of season 8, what song was playing?

Throughout the season, the song most often used in the promos was Only Time, by Enya. It is on the album, "Day Without Rain."

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805 The One With Rachel's Date - What song played as Rachel entered the coffee shop and saw Ross with Mona?

It sounds like the intro to Closing Time by Semisonic, which is from the Album "Feeling Strangely Fine."

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808 The One With The Stripper - What music played while Monica stripped?

Let Me Blow Ya Mind, by Eve (also featuring Gwen Stefani). It's on Eve's album, "Scorpion."

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813 The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath - What music played when Chandler was relaxing in the tub?

Only Time, by Enya. It is on the album, "Day Without Rain."

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815 The One With The Birthing Video - What music played as Chandler entered the apartment, just before finding the video?

Fallin', by Alicia Keys.

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824 The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, part 2 - What music played after Rachel finally gave birth?

River of Tears, by Eric Clapton.

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824 The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, part 2 - What music played when Joey found the ring at the end?

Sign on the Window, by Bob Dylan, from the album "New Morning."

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900 In NBC's promos for season 9, what song was playing?

Well, I've seen 3 different promos with 3 different songs. One promo showed Ross in the elevator and Rachel saying, "okay," to Joey, and a song whose lyrics included "...to your heart." That is Let My Love Open The Door by Pete Townshend. You can also find that song on the Mr. Deeds Soundtrack.

Another promo was for the whole NBC comedy line-up, and the song included the lyrics "Come along now, come along with me." This one is Come Along by Titiyo. There's a link to a clip for that song on this page.

The third promo just had instrumental music, and I didn't recognize it.

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901 The One Where No One Proposes - What music was used in the opening?

The first few moments of episode 901 were a replay of the final scene of episode 824. However, different music was used. I haven't been able to identify it. Someone suggested it was "TwentyFourSeven," by Artful Dodger, featuring Mel Blatt. At first I thought that was right, but upon closer comparison, it doesn't seem to be a match.

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906 The One With The Male Nanny - What did the nanny play on his recorder (woodwind instrument)?

The music was "Greensleaves," also used for the Christmas carol, "What Child is This."

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907 The One With The Inappropriate Song - What was the inappropriate song?

"Baby Got Back," by Sir Mix-A-Lot.

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The One With Christmas in Tulsa - What music played while Phoebe recited "Twas the Night Before Christmas?"

It's a traditional Christmas carol, "We Three Kings of Orient Are." It sounded like an instrumental version, played on a harp.

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912 The One With Phoebe's Rats - What songs where used?

Sorry, I haven't been able to identify the music during Rachel's party, nor the music at the end when she kissed Gavin on the balcony.

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913 The One Where Monica Sings - What songs where sung at the piano bar?

Phoebe sang "We are the Champions," by Queen. Monica sang Helen Reddy's "Delta Dawn," and the Pointer Sisters', "I'm So Excited." Chandler sang, "Joy to the World" (aka "Jeremiah was a bullfrog.") It was made famous by the group "Three Dog Night" in 1971.

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920 The One With The Soap Opera Party - What song played at the end of Joey's party, when Rachel found him kissing Charlie?

"Thrown Down," by Fleetwood Mac.

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924 The One In Barbados - What music played at the end, when Joey kissed Rachel?

It's "Untitled" by Interpol, from their album, "Turn on the Bright Lights."

Thanks to the people who emailed that information to me

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1000 In NBC's announcement of season 10 and montage of past seasons, what music was used?

There was a lot of different music used in this. It's probably easiest to list them in order of appearance, based on the various titled sections from the promo:

During Joey's section, The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again" was used.

For Phoebe, it was Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill."

For Monica and Chandler:
- An as-yet-unidentified instrumental. (Someone suggested this was the Forrest Gump Theme. I checked on that... it's similar, but not an actual match.) - "Escape" by Enrique Iglesias.
- Bruce Springsteen's "Secret Garden."

For Ross and Rachel:
- Finished off the "Secret Garden" clip.
- "I'm With You," by Avril Lavigne.

For "The Twist:"
- More of "I'm With You," by Avril Lavigne.

And "This Year:"
"The Power of Goodbye" by Madonna.

Someone told me that in another Season 10 promo, "Waiting for You" by Seal was used. I didn't catch that promo, so I can't confirm or deny that.

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1000a In NBC's promos for the second half of season 10, what music was used?

Liz Phair's song, "Why Can't I" has been featured in late January / early February promos.

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1000b In NBC's promos for Phoebe's wedding, what music was used?

"If You're Not The One," by Daniel Bedingfield. There's a press release at http://www.islandrecords.com/danielbedingfield/index.las and you can hear the song there as well.

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1009 The One With The Birth Mother - What music played while Joey's date took his fries?

Part of the theme from the original "Twighlight Zone" TV series.

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1011 The One Where The Stripper Cries - What music was used?

Good episode, musically!

There were several background songs that I didn't necessarily recognize (like at Ross and Chandler's alumni gathering) but plenty of others that were easily recognizable:

The first song that Danny Devito used for his striptease was Soft Cell's "Tainted Love." That song is originally by Gloria Jones in 1964 but made famous by Soft Cell in 1981. About a dozen other artists have done covers as well.

The second song used by the stipper was the 1978 song "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)," by Sylvester.

The first party scene at Ross and Chandler's college featured the 80's hit, "Der Kommisar," recorded in the US in 1982 by After the Fire. The song was originally written and performed that same year by the Austrian singer, Falco.

The next song used at the 1987 party was "Funkytown," by Lipps, Inc.

The song while Fat Monica danced during the end credits (while still at the 1987 college party) was "Disco Inferno," by The Trammps.

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1012 The One With Phoebe's Wedding - What music was played on steel drums at the wedding?

The first was "Can't Help Falling in Love," made famous by Elvis Presley in the movie "Blue Hawaii."

The second one was the Beatles', "Here, There, and Everywhere."

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1000c In the theatre promo for the Finale, what was the final song that said, "Goodbye"?

It's "Goodbye" by Plankeye.

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1000d In the promos for the final 3 episode, what song is used?

The slow, haunting song with the female vocalist is "My Immortal" by Evanescence.

You can get it as a CD Single with 3 versions of the song plus another called "Haunted," or get the whole album, Fallen.

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Clip Show - The One Before The Last One - Tell me all the music that was used!

Okay... I'll try... here goes:

The clip show opened with "Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression Pt 2" by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. "Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend, Come Inside, Come Inside."

The "Fun & Games" section opened with "Rock & Roll, Pt. 2" by Gary Glitter. Then, during the football sequence, they used "Get Ready For This," by 2 Unlimited. Later, when Ross played the bag-pipes, he was attempting to play "Celebration" by Kool and the Gang.

Phoebe's section opened with an upbeat song with female vocals, but I couldn't identify it. Does anyone know this one?

For Chandler, the song was "Semi-Charmed Life" by Third Eye Blind.

"The Boys" featured "The Rockafeller Skank," by Fatboy Slim. That was also used at Ross's party in episode 5.15, The One With the Girl Who Hits Joey.

Monica's sequence gave us "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong," by The Spin Doctors. Then when she and Ross were dancing their routine, the music was "Trouble With Boys," by Loreta.

Ross's montage used a great bit of swing music. I'm not sure what it was, but it reminded me of "Undecided," which I believe was composed by Charlie Shavers. But I've also seen the names "Grapelli and Reinhardt" associated with that song. It normally features the lyrics, "First you say you will, and then you won't. And then you say you do, and then you don't. You're undecided now, so what are you gonna do?" That would seem to fit Ross's character, especially his relationship with Rachel. Does anyone else have a better idea of what this music was?

"The Girls," showcased Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."

Rachel's section opened with "There She Goes," this version performed by The LA's.

Joey's sequence used "Smooth" by Santana, featuring Rob Thomas.

"Friends and Lovers" began with "Wicked Game," by Chris Isaak. Later in that same section, "The Reason" by Hoobastank was used. Oddly, the Closed Captions for the episode incorrectly said it was "Times Like These" by Foo Fighters.

After the brief interviews, the final montage featured U2's "Walk On."

During the credits, the opening scene from The One With the Dozen Lasagnas (episode 12) was used, with the gang in the coffee house doing the theme from "The Odd Couple."

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1017 - The Last One, parts 1 & 2 - What music was used?

Part 1

During the "Previously, on Friends" opening, when the previous episode's kiss between Ross and Rachel was shown, there was some nice instrumental music, guitar and piano. Does anyone know what that was?

Some people have asked what music was used when Rachel left Monica's apartment to go to the airport. But there was no music played at that point.

Part 2

When Ross was at JFK airport and found out that Rachel was a Newark airport, the guitar music was "Yellow Ledbetter" by Pearl Jam. This music continued while the scene changed to Newark airport and showed Rachel boarding at her gate.

Some people have asked what music was used when Ross (now at Newark airport) asked Rachel to stay, but she leaves anyway. There was no music played at that point.

When Rachel came back from the airport and Ross made the comment to himself, "Don't make jokes now," followed by another kiss, the music used was the same studio library music that was used when Ross and Rachel had their first meaning kiss at the end of episode 207.

The guitar music at the end of the show, when everyone left Monica's apartment to get coffee, was "Embryonic Journey" by Jefferson Airplane.

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