Episode discussion post: "START"

[jae]

Aired:
30 May 2018 in the U.S. and Canada

This is a discussion post for episode 610 of The Americans (the season and series finale), intended for viewers who are watching the show on the U.S./Canadian schedule. (Feel free to dive in to the discussion even if you're coming in late--and you should also feel free to start a new thread if it seems too daunting to read through what's already been posted first.)

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Re: The two pop songs in the finale

[jae]

Did they ever use American songs?

Huh! They must have, right? I mean, they used a LOT of songs. But you're right, all the ones that are occurring to me are not American. In fact, they're from everywhere OTHER than the US.

-J

Re: The two pop songs in the finale

[sistermagpie]

A couple come to mind: To Love Somebody by Roberta Flack and the Eddie Rabbitt song Philip line dances too. Drivin' My Life Away I think?

Re: The two pop songs in the finale

[jae]

Right! Of course.

-J

Re: The two pop songs in the finale

[sistermagpie]

Thinking back on the songs I listened to at that time they probably were more often not American, I think.

Re: The two pop songs in the finale

[treonb]

I was also thinking back, because I started wondering where American music disappeared to in the 80s. But, of course, there were a lot of very popular Americans too, like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Springsteen.

Where did they use "To Love Somebody"?

Re: The two pop songs in the finale

[jae]

First season, "Only You." Gregory's death.

-J

Re: The two pop songs in the finale

[treonb]

Thanks!

(and there goes my theory)