May 25th, 2009 1:40 pm

‘Packed to the Rafters’ Songs: Season 1

Find out which songs were featured in this weeks episode of ‘Packed to the Rafters’.

We’re still getting quite a few queries for the songs used in Seven’s new family drama Packed to the Rafters. So I thought we’d try and collate all the songs we recognise from the series. We’ll try to update the list weekly. If you recognise any other songs, or your simply want to query other readers of the blog, just leave a comment after this post.

For SEASON TWO songs, check here.

Promo Songs

“I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
Featured in Seven’s 2008 promos for the series

“Rock and Roll” by Eric Hutchinson
Featured in Seven’s 2009 promos for the series

“Good Times’ by Latch Key Kid
Featured in Seven’s 2009 season two promos

Episode 22 (Season Finale)

“This Old Love” by Lior
As featured in the closing montage of the Rafters, together

Episode 21

“Let Me Be There” written by J Rostill (performed by the Rafters)
As featured in the scene when the Rafters sing together at Nan’s grave

“Don’t You Think It’s Time by Bob Evans
As featured in the montage when Julie deals with the anniversary of her mothers death, Nathan and Sammy quietly celebrate their anniversary, and Ben tries to rekindle his relationship with Melissa

“Love Won’t Wait” by Machine Translations
As featured in the scene when Ben rescues Melissa’s bracelet

Episode 20

“Miss Magnolia” by Matt Costa
As featured in the opening and closing scenes where Julie loses and then regains her mojo

“No Longer There” by The Cat Empire
As featured is the scene where Carbo makes his decision about his future with Chrissy

Episode 19

“See You When We Get Here” by Lisa Mitchell
As featured in the scenes were the moon seems to work in mysterious ways

Episode 18

“Be Careful What You Pray For” by Vika & Linda
As featured in the opening when Ben is trying to summon the courage to confess to Melissa, and in the closing scene when the whole house of cards come crashing down and Carbo’s parents arrive home to a burgled house.

“Not What I’ll Be Missing” by Mark Sholtez
As featured at Julie and Dave’s date at the bar

“Falling” by Mark Sholtez
As featured at Julie and Dave’s date at the bar

“Croupier” by The Hampdens
As featured when Ben, Carbo and Melissa learn the truth about Kat

Episode 17

“Dumb Mistakes” by Faker
As featured when Ben gets drunk at the boatclub with Kat, and succumbs to her flirting

“In Our Nature” by Jose Gonzalez
As featured in the closing montage as Ben realises his actions of the previous night

Episode 16

“Neapolitan Dreams” by Lisa Mitchell
As featured in various scenes where Rachel is getting her groove back

“Just Say” by Kylie Auldist
As featured during the speed dating

“Beggar on the Street of Love” by Jenny Morris
As featured during the speed dating

“It’s Only Love” by Anny Dobson
As featured during the speed dating

“Sound Off” by The Basics
As featured during the speed dating

“Rock and Roll” by Eric Hutchinson
As featured in the cafe where Rachel and Rob have their first date

Episode 15

“So Long” by Cat Empire
As featured when Kat dupes Damian

“Down The Line” by Jose Gonzalez
As featured in the closing montage.

Episode 14

“Sunsetter” by Hermitude
As featured at Moniques party.

“I Don’t Wanna Lose You’re Love” by Love Tatoo
As featured at Moniques party.

“The Best Thing (2008)” by Hook n’ Sling
As featured at Moniques party.

“I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
As featured in the closing scene where Julie’s bath is continually interrupted by members of the family.

Episode 13

“Hello” by Cat Empire
As featured in the New Years Eve party at Carbo’s house.

“Too Late For Heroes” by Mark Sholtez
As featured in the scene where Ben is haunted by flashbacks of the break-in.

“Same Day” by Alex Lloyd
As featured in the scene where Ben remembers all the details of the break-in.

Episode 12

“This Boy’s In Love” by The Presets
As featured in the scene when Julie and Chrissy arrive at the club.

“Flaunt It” by TV Rock
As featured in the dance montage at the club.

“Have Yourself A Merry Little Chrismas” by Rick Price
As featured in the closing montage on Christmas day.

Episode 11

“Pick You Up” by Dash & Will
As featured in the scene where Sammy and Nathan chase each other through the house and end up smashing Julie’s favourite vase.

“Stronger Together” by Kahn Brothers
As featured in the closing scene where Julie and Dave discuss how things have turned out.

Episode 10

“Details In The Fabric” by Jason Mraz
As featured in the scene where Rachel makes her decision and goes to the women’s clinic.

Episode 9

“Suburban Boy” by Craig McLachlan
As featured throughout the episode, then ultimately performed at the RSL by Steve Wilson and the Front.

“Car Park”  by Craig McLachlan
As featured at the RSL before Steve Wilson and the Front begin their performance.

Episode 8

“Old Timer” by Rephrase
As featured during Carbo and Chrissy’s joyride.

“Good Feelin’” by Rephrase
As featured in the club that Ben and Melissa go to.

“Bass Pop” by Stafford Brothers
As featured in the club that Ben and Melissa go to.

“The Ultimate” by Funky Choad
As featured in the club that Ben and Melissa go to.

“I Know a Place” by Katalyst
As featured in the club that Ben and Melissa go to.

“Suburban Boy” by Craig McLachlan
As featured in the scene where Dave watches Steve Wilson perform on television.

“Smoke on the Water” by Erik Thompson
As played on guitar by Dave when he tries to impress Rachel with a song he “wrote…”.

Episode 7

“Burst Your Bubble” by Lior
As featured in the opening montage of Nathan’s struggle to fit in with his family, and in the closing scene where Nathan reconnects with Dave.

“One More Kiss” by Mark Sholtez
As featured at Tony Westaway’s 50th.

“Love Me For The Cool” by Mark Sholtez
As featured at Tony Westaway’s 50th.

“Feel The Love” by Cut/Copy
As featured when Dave and Julie dance at Tony Westaway’s 50th.

Episode 6

“Love (Part 1)” by Paraov Stelar
As featured in the scene when Rachel meets Daniel at the afterwork drinks.

“Fishies” by Cat Empire
As featured in the scene when Daniel announces he and Rachel are moving in together

“Drink To Get Drunk” by Different Gear Versus Sia
As featured in the montage of Rachel and Daniel’s relationship breaking down

“Hearts A Mess” by Gotye
As featured in the sequence when Rachel confronts Daniel

Episode 5

“La” by Old Man River
As featured in the montage where Dave distributes his flyers

“Everything Will Be Alright” by Missing Hours
As featured in the scene where Dave & Julie are tense after their argument, and reprised in the closing sequence.

Episode 4

“Love Me Like The World Is Ending” by Ben Lee
As featured in the scenes where Nathan and Sammy move in together, their wedding, and their final approach to Julie and Dave to confide.

“Say What You Feel” by Katalyst (feat. Stephanie McKay)
As featured at the bar where Nathan and Sammy first meet.

“Swamp Sauce” by Hermitude
As featured outside the bar where Nathan and Sammy kiss and decide to go to “his” place.

“Sweet About Me” by Gabriella Cilmi
As featured in the montage where Sammy attempts to fit in at the Rafters.

Episode 3

“LearnALilGivinAnLovin” by Gotye
As featured in the scenes where Ben gets his mojo on.

“Give Love” by Stafford Brothers
As featured in the scene where Ben, Melissa, and Rachel go bowling.

Episode 2

“Reckless” by James Reyne
As featured in the scene where Dave goes to confront Daniel.

“Slow” by Lisa Mitchell
As featured in the scene where Dave comforts a distressed Rachel.

“Memories & Dusk” by Josh Pyke
As featured in the scene of the family cricket match.

Episode 1

“I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
As featured in the scene where Julie & Dave enjoy their first moments alone together and in Seven’s promos for the series.

“Umba” by Stafford Brothers
As featured in the scene where Julie is woken up to the sounds of the party next door.

“Don’t Hold Back” by The Potbelleez
As featured in the scene where Ben and Carbo’s party rages on.

“Mu House” by Sister Madly
As featured in the sequence from Julie with Ted in the hospital, through to the closing montage.

Source: Packed to the Rafters Production