Music of The Running Grave

Here is a list of the music featured in The Running Grave, the seventh novel in the Strike series.

Heroes” by David Bowie

This song is frequently used by the Universal Humanitarian Church at events and speeches. Robin hears the song on her first visit to the UHC Temple on Rupert Court. Strike later hears it whilst at a SUPERSERVICE talk with Papa J at Olympia.

Heaven” by Live

This is another song frequently played by the UHC at events.

It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” by REM

Yet another song frequently played by the UHC at events.

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits

Strike listens to this album on his way to Norfolk to interview the Heatons (Chapter 62). Tom Waits is Strike’s favourite musical artist.

Hymns and Arias” by Max Boyce

This song, sung by a group of Welshmen, can be heard on the tape recording of Farah talking to Kevin Pirbright (Chapter 79).

Make Luv” by Room 5

This is Carrie Curtis Woods’ ringtone when her husband calls her during Strike and Robin’s interview with her in Chapter 97.