The Iconic '70s & '80s Songs Stranger Things Secured For Epic Series Finale -- Including Two That Had Never Been Allowed In A TV Series Before!

The Duffer Brothers weren’t messing around when it came to securing the Stranger Things series finale’s playlist!

During season five’s monumental final episode, Stranger Things fans were given a treat in the form of some of the biggest throwback bangers ever. Some fans are even wondering how the crew pulled off getting the rights to some of these hits, as they’ve never been used in television before.

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• 1 Sh-Boom
• 2 When Doves Cry
• 3 Purple Rain
• 4 Landslide
• 5 Here Comes Your Man
• 6 The Trooper
• 7 Sweet Jane
• 8 Heroes

Sh-Boom

Starting off with an oldie, the 1950s hit Sh-Boom by The Chords. It’s not a ’70s or ’80s hit, but it definitely sets the tone for the episode with its catchy tune.

When Doves Cry

Prince‘s 1984 song When Doves Cry plays during a super pivotal moment during the finale. We can confidently say it sets a huge vibe during an intense montage featuring the whole group. We honestly can’t believe they got the rights to use this song!

Purple Rain

Another Prince song from the same year, his iconic Purple Rain plays in the episode as well. What makes both of these Prince songs SUCH a big deal is that they’ve never been used in TV before. Ever! The only time they’ve even been on a screen is for the rocker’s own movie by the same name. So how did they do it? Matt Duffer credited Kate Bush with helping them “acquire the rights” after her own 1985 song Running Up That Hill had such a big resurgence following its use in the show!

Landslide

The Fleetwood Mac ballad from 1975 also made an appearance in the finale, setting a super emotional tone for the second half of the episode. We’re sure viewers had to wipe a few tears while Landslide played.

Here Comes Your Man

Would it truly be an ’80s playlist if The Pixies weren’t included? Their iconic Here Comes Your Man was a feature track!

The Trooper

On a heavier metal note, The Trooper by Iron Maiden was practically made for a show like this! The Duffer Brothers knew what they were doing with this one.

Sweet Jane

The Cowboy Junkies made an appearance in the Upside Down with their groovy song Sweet Jane. Vibey!

Heroes

David Bowie, of COURSE! His 1977 song Heroes was used to tie the complete series together, playing at the very end during the cinematic credits.

What do YOU think about this collection, Perezcious readers? Any sneaks that should’ve been removed? Anything you would’ve added? Sound OFF (below).

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