"The Summer I Turned Pretty" [1] is a coming-of-age story about Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) as she spends one magical summer in Cousins Beach with her family, friends, and some boys she's got her eyes on. The series, which is streaming all seven episodes on Amazon Prime Video, also has an incredible soundtrack that perfectly matches the ups and downs of Belly's journey.
Fans knew they'd be in for a treat when the trailer for the series featured the premiere of "This Love (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift [2]. The show features multiple songs by the singer, including "That's What Way I Loved You (Taylor's Version)," "Lover," and Swiftie-favourite "Cruel Summer." The series also features songs by Olivia Rodrigo [3], Phoebe Bridgers [4], Saweetie [5], Chlöe [6], Frank Ocean [7], and Bleachers. You'll also recognise some tracks that became massive hits thanks to TikTok [8].
Actor Christopher Briney tells POPSUGAR he credits showrunner Jenny Han with landing such an amazing soundtrack. Han also wrote the books the series is based on [9]. "She got every song she wanted," he says.
Briney said one of his favourite musical moments in season one is when Rodrigo's "Brutal" plays at the bonfire. "That's just such a fun moment, and you feel it building up when Belly and Cam are talking. You just sort of feel it building up in the background, then you're in the chaos of a bonfire being broken up, which I love," he explains.
Read on for song features in the seven episodes of the first season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty."
"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra
Plays in: episode one, "Summer House"
"Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift
Plays in: episode one, "Summer House"
"Can't Do Better" by Kim Petras
Plays in: episode one, "Summer House"
"Lover" by Taylor Swift
Plays in: episode one, "Summer House"
"Rollercoaster" by Bleachers
Plays in: episode one, "Summer House"
"Pretty Pictures" by Indigo De Souza
Plays in: episode one, "Summer House"
"Up" by Cardi B
Plays in: episode one, "Summer House"
"Brutal" by Olivia Rodrigo
Plays in: episode one, "Summer House"
"1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back " by Olivia Rodrigo
Plays in: episode one, "Summer House"
"Dover Beach" by Baby Queen
Plays in: episode two, "Summer Dress"
"Ice Cream" by BlackPink With Selena Gomez
Plays in: episode two, "Summer Dress"
"Summer in July" by Yukon Blonde
Plays in: episode two, "Summer Dress"
"Pretty Great" by Fickle Friends
Plays in: episode two, "Summer Dress"
"Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus
Plays in: episode two, "Summer Dress"
"You Let Me Down" by Alessia Cara
Plays in: episode three, "Summer Nights"
"Can I Call You Tonight?" by Dayglow
Plays in: episode three, "Summer Nights"
"Best Friend" by Saweetie feat. Doja Cat
Plays in: episode three, "Summer Nights"
"Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish
Plays in: episode three, "Summer Nights"
"Have Mercy" by Chlöe
Plays in: episode three, "Summer Nights"
"Your Type" by Carly Rae Jepsen
Plays in: episode three, "Summer Nights"
"Beach Baby" by Bon Iver
Plays in: episode three, "Summer Nights"
"So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" by Caroline Polachek
Plays in: episode four, "Summer Heat"
"Swimming Pools" by Francis on My Mind
Plays in: episode four, "Summer Heat"
"Something Like Summer" by Caveboy
Plays in: episode four, "Summer Heat"
"This Life" by Vampire Weekend
Plays in: episode four, "Summer Heat"
"Found My Friends" by Hayley Kiyoko
Plays in: episode four, "Summer Heat"
"Where’d All the Time Go” by Dr. Dog
Plays in: episode four, "Summer Heat"
"False God" by Taylor Swift
Plays in: episode four, "Summer Heat"
"So Pretty" by Reyanna Maria feat. Tyga
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Better Days" by Neiked, Mae Muller, and Polo G
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Malibu" by Kim Petras
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Places We Won't Walk" by Bruno Major
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Nail Tech" by Jack Harlow
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Feeling This Bad Never Felt So Great" by Tai Verdes
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Be Sweet" by Japanese Breakfast
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Lost Cause" by Beck
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Down Below" by The Muggs
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Don't Cha" by The Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Closer" by Samuel J
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Moments" by Ellur
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Are We Still Friends" by Tyler, the Creator
Plays in: episode five, "Summer Catch"
"Losing You" by Solange
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"Now I'm in It" by Haim
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"Bad Girls" by M.I.A.
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"I'm in Love" by Mini Mansions
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"Is It True" by Tame Impala
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"Levitating" by Dua Lipa
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"WusYaName" by Tyler, the Creator
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"Super Rich Kids" by Frank Ocean
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"Fire For You" by Cannons
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"Swag" by Peyton
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"Outta Pocket" by 24kGoldn
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"When the Party's Over" by Billie Eilish
Plays in: episode six, "Summer Tides"
"This Is What Falling in Love Feels Like" by JVKE
Plays in: episode seven, "Summer Love"
"Go Higher" by Shana Falana
Plays in: episode seven, "Summer Love"
"Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande
Plays in: episode seven, "Summer Love"
"I Like That" by Bazzi
Plays in: episode seven, "Summer Love"
"The Way I Loved You (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift
Plays in: episode seven, "Summer Love"
"Funeral" by Phoebe Bridgers
Plays in: episode seven, "Summer Love"
"This Love (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift
Plays in: episode seven, "Summer Love"
