The romantic comedy One Night Only, directed by Will Gluck, has arrived in UK cinemas, bringing with it a soundtrack filled with a diverse range of musical talent. The film, which stars Monica Barbaro as jingle singer Allie and Callum Turner as pizza shop owner Owen, is set in an alternate United States where premarital intimacy is prohibited, except for a single 12-hour period each year. The narrative follows Allie and Owen as their paths repeatedly cross during this annual window of opportunity in New York City.
The Musical Score and Key Tracks
The original score for One Night Only was a collaborative effort between Este Haim and Christopher Stracey, who had previously worked together on Gluck’s film Anyone But You. The official soundtrack release features three prominent tracks:
- A cover of John Paul Young’s classic ‘Love Is In The Air’ performed by King Princess.
- A suite composed by Haim and Stracey, drawing from their original score for the film.
- ‘One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)’, a new original song by New Radicals, marking their first release in 28 years.
Monica Barbaro’s Performances
Beyond the official soundtrack releases, lead actress Monica Barbaro contributes several vocal performances within the film itself. Her character, Allie, sings repurposed versions of well-known songs, transformed into pharmaceutical advertising jingles. These include:
- ‘Brave’
- ‘A Thousand Miles’
Barbaro also performs Yazoo’s ‘Only You’ in her role as Allie.
Complete Tracklist for ‘One Night Only’
The film incorporates a wide array of music from various artists, creating a rich sonic landscape. The full list of songs featured in One Night Only includes:
- King Princess – ‘Love Is In The Air’
- Monica Barbaro – ‘Brave’
- Monica Barbaro – ‘A Thousand Miles’
- Jungle – ‘The Wave’
- FLO – ‘Leak It’
- Robyn – ‘Dopamine’
- Rocks And Pearls – ‘Arsenio Hall (TSP Remix)’
- Cautious Clay – ‘Fade Blue (11pm)’
- New Radicals – ‘One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)’
- Electric Mud – ‘Heart Beats On’
- Ben Macklin (ft. Emma Brammer) – ‘Stay With Me’
- Wet Leg – ‘mangetout (The Dare Remix)’
- Obie Floot – ‘All Night Glow (TSP Remix)’
- Good Neighbours – ‘Keep It Up’
- Malcolm Todd – ‘Hot In NY’
- Winona Fighter – ‘Blister In The Sun (Acoustic)’
- Twisted Sister – ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’
- Arlo Parks – ‘Weightless’
- Air Supply – ‘All Out Of Love’
- J Solomon – ‘LYING AROUND’
- Izzy Camina – ‘Up N Down’
- Claire Soukup – ‘Clouds’
- Joy Orbison – ‘flight fm’
- Ryan Gillespie and R.J. Wolfe – ‘Mine Now’
- Devault (ft. Izzy Camina) – ‘HEAVEN’S GATES’
- Monica Barbaro – ‘Only You’
- LE SSERAFIM – ‘Chasing Lightning’
- Monica Barbaro – ‘Allie’s Song (Not A Duet)’
- Butcher Brown (ft. Melanie Charles) – ‘Unwind’
- Moamoo – ‘Yay’
- Maroon 5 – ‘Payphone’
- The Marías – ‘Hush’
- King Princess – ‘For My Friends’
- Noah Floersch – ‘Green Flash Sunset’
- BETWEEN FRIENDS – ‘You & Me Time’
Supporting Cast and Film Context
In addition to Barbaro and Turner, the film features a notable supporting cast, including Maya Hawke, King Princess, Julia Fox, Molly Ringwald, LeVar Burton, Quintessa Swindell, and Ziwe. The film’s premise, set against the backdrop of a unique societal rule regarding intimacy, provides a distinctive setting for the romantic entanglements of its characters.
The inclusion of a wide range of artists, from established pop acts to emerging talents and even classic rock anthems, suggests an eclectic approach to the film’s soundtrack. This musical variety aims to complement the film’s high-concept romantic comedy narrative and its exploration of relationships within a restrictive social framework.
