Why Ginny & Georgia’s Soundtrack Hits Different
Ever noticed how the right song can change the whole vibe of a TV scene? In Ginny & Georgia Season 1, the soundtrack isn’t just a background bonus—it’s practically another character. With more than 60 tracks, this Netflix hit blends punchy dance numbers, heartfelt ballads, and sprinkled-in retro hits that feel as if they were made for this small-town drama.
The song choices bounce across genres and decades. One minute, you’re jamming to indie pop; the next, you’re feeling a wave of nostalgia as a ’90s tune takes over. The Regrettes’ "Come Through" brings a spark of rebellion in the show’s first moments, hinting at the mother-daughter duo’s complicated life. Shaggy’s "It Wasn’t Me"? It frames a car sing-along that lets you glimpse the wild, unpredictable side of Georgia and Ginny’s relationship—yep, even the funny, offbeat bits have their own sound.
Music here isn’t just noise. Each pick plays off the characters’ feelings. As Ginny staggers through the first days at her new school, you hear everything from Tierra Whack’s "Pretty Ugly" (a track you might’ve never found on your own) to indie cues by Ralph and more. Georgia, on the other hand, finds herself haunted by Roy Orbison’s classic “Oh, Pretty Woman”—which hints at her mysterious past and the secrets she’s hiding from her daughter.
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Ginny’s journey of fitting in, falling for the wrong people, and trying to make sense of her family plays out to a lineup that any millennial or Gen Z music-lover would recognize. Remember that karaoke scene? Avril Lavigne’s "Sk8er Boi" turns up and suddenly everybody’s on their feet. When Ginny blows out candles at her birthday bash, it’s Selena Gomez’s slickest hit, "Love You Like a Love Song," echoing in the background—a full-circle pop culture moment right there.
The choices are intentional. The big names draw us in, but it’s the fresh voices—like Tierra Whack and Ralph—that surprise and make the moments hit harder. Even the romantic ballads aren’t random. Each track escalates the emotion or throws us a curveball that fits the storyline’s twists. For a series built on complicated backstories and big secrets, the music sets the mood—sometimes playful, sometimes bittersweet, and occasionally bursting with the kind of tension that only a perfectly-timed song can trigger.
Artists from across the music map find their place. Alongside indie beats and electronic elements, you’ll catch throwback anthems from the early 2000s. This creates a mash-up that feels current while also rooting Georgia’s character in memories she can’t shake off. Through music, we get a clearer window into both Ginny’s struggles with who she wants to be and Georgia’s fight to keep her past under wraps.
What makes Ginny & Georgia’s soundtrack stand out is how it mirrors the unpredictable, sometimes chaotic push and pull of family, friendship, love, and growing up. These songs aren’t just tunes—they’re the heartbeat behind every twist and confession.
