The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin’

The perfect opener to establish Eleven is no longer in Hawkins as Mike reads letters from a place he’d like to be.

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Fever,” the Cramps

Fever,” the Cramps

Fever

Eddie Munson gets a proper intro through this Cramps cover of the Little Willie John standard.

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4 / 19

Play With Me,” Extreme

Play With Me,” Extreme

Play With Me

The Hellfire Club recruitment song before the Satanic Panic sets in.

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5 / 19

Detroit Rock City,” Kiss

Detroit Rock City,” Kiss

Detroit Rock City

Dueling game moments between Lucas and his team while the gang plays Dungeons & Dragons.

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6 / 19

Got Your Number,” The Lloyd Langton Group

Got Your Number,” The Lloyd Langton Group

Got Your Number (As Heard in Stranger Things S.4)

Eddie and Chrissy could have had it all with this soundtrack to their sweet and memorable moment together.

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7 / 19

You Spin Me Round (Like a Record),” Dead or Alive

You Spin Me Round (Like a Record),” Dead or Alive

Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Official Video)

They had to blast this solid roller-skating rink track when El, Mike, and Will hang out.

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8 / 19

Wipe Out,” the Surfaris

Wipe Out,” the Surfaris

1962 - The Surfaris - Wipe Out

Eleven meets a milkshake in the middle of the roller rink.

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9 / 19

Psycho Killer,” Talking Heads

Psycho Killer,” Talking Heads

Psycho Killer (2003 Remaster)

The moment that Hawkins jock Jason gets his team riled up to go after Eddie.

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10 / 19

Pass the Dutchie,” Musical Youth

Pass the Dutchie,” Musical Youth

Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie

An Argyle anthem.

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11 / 19

Travelin’ Man,” Ricky Nelson

Travelin’ Man,” Ricky Nelson

Ricky Nelson - Travelin’ Man (Official Video)

Murray and Joyce take a totally not sketchy flight to find Hopper.

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12 / 19

Up Around the Bend,” Creedence Clearwater Revival

Up Around the Bend,” Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Up Around The Bend

The perfect song for agetting the band back together” moment with the Hawkins heroes.

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13 / 19

Dream a Little Dream of Me,” Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

Dream a Little Dream of Me,” Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

Dream a Little Dream of Me

Vecna’s classy standard that’s a major throughline in season four.

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14 / 19

Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” Rick Derringer

Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” Rick Derringer

Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo

The Hawkins home team head to the War Zone.

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15 / 19

Fire and Rain,” James Taylor

Fire and Rain,” James Taylor

James Taylor - Fire and Rain (Official Audio)

Well, now we’re shipping Steve and Nancy again.

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16 / 19

Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” Journey

Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” Journey

Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (Steve Perry & Bryce Miller Extended Remix - Official Audio)

While it’s almost this season’s anthem, we know what song beats it out. Still, it gets us pumped for season five.

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17 / 19

Master of Puppets,” Metallica (Eddie’s Version)

Master of Puppets,” Metallica (Eddie’s Version)

Stranger Things 4 | Eddie Munson’s Upside Down Guitar Scene | Netflix

Eddie Munson lives up to his full bard powers in what’s now one of Stranger Things’ most iconic moments. Also the real-life musician who came in to make this moment properly metal AF was none other than Tye Trujillo, son of Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo.

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18 / 19

Running Up That Hill,” Kate Bush

Running Up That Hill,” Kate Bush

Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill - Official Music Video

We’ll be running up that hill until season five when this song wakes up Max. Cause it’s gotta!


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