The Noel Diary, Netflix’s latest holiday film outing, is a romantic comedy based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Richard Paul Evans. The film follows the life of a best-selling author who returns home on Christmas to sell his estranged mother’s property.
There he finds a diary that has a connection to his own past and also to an intriguing young woman named Rachel. The film hits right in the feels, and some amazing music pieces add depth to the story. It features a number of songs that have the potential to become a part of your playlist. Read on to know all the details of The Noel Diary soundtrack.
The Noel Diary Soundtrack
The Noel Diary soundtrack features a total of 12 songs. Barrett Doss, who stars as Rachel in the film, is also a singer and has lent her voice to two of the songs in the soundtrack. Here is the list of all the songs featured in the film:
- Noel Blanc by Sacha Distel
- Sweet Christmas Memories by Ty Herndon and Minnie Murphy
- Diane by Art Pepper Quartet
- I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Steve Tyrell
- For Lois by David Morgan
- Christmas in Connecticut with You by Steve Tyrell
- Baby Won’t You Please Come Home by Barrett Doss
- Merry Christmas, Darling (and a Happy New Year Too) by The Uniques
- Sha La Da La La (Christmas Time) by The Sha La Das
- Silent Night by The Temptations
- Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin’ All the Time) by Barrett Doss
- Christmas in Your Heart by AJ Wells
Who has Composed the Music for The Noel Diary?
The film’s soundtrack, along with the score, has been composed by Hollywood Music In Media Awards-winning artist Dara Taylor. The score has been released along with the soundtrack and is available on all major music streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.
Dara Taylor is an LA-based musician who has been working in the film and television industry for almost a decade and has over 50 music credits under her name. Apart from The Noel Diary, she has also composed music for Wildflower, The Tender, The Boys Presents: Diabolical, Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar, and The Invitation.
Taylor has also worked as the composer for additional music for a number of projects, including The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent, Lost In Space, The Boys, the 2021 live-action/animated Tom & Jerry, and Supernatural.
The Noel Diary is Now Streaming on Netflix
The official synopsis reads, “When popular author Jake Turner comes back home at Christmas to settle his estranged mother’s estate, he discovers a diary that may hold information related to his past and that of Rachel – an interesting young woman on a journey of her own.”
“Together, they embark on a journey to challenge their pasts and discover a future that’s totally unforeseen,” it reads further. Apart from Barrett Doss, The Noel Diary stars Justin Hartley, Barrett Doss, Bonnie Bedelia, Treat Williams, James Remar, Essence Atkins, Vivian Full, Aaron Costa Ganis, and Andrea Sooch.
How did you like The Noel Diary soundtrack? Tell us in the comments section.
I can’t find the song in the movie playing on the radio at the end of the movie with the words. Ribbons and bows are scattered on the floor comes and it goes so fast the joy of the season ….what song is this?
The song “Baby Won’t You Please Come Home” by Barrett Doss is not included on the soundtrack and I cannot find it anywhere for purchase. Looks like they left out the best song. If anyone finds it for sale or download, please post info.