"The Book of Love" Song from Scrubs Finale by Peter Gabriel and The Magnetic Fields

Listen Up: The Scrubs Finale Song "The Book of Love"

May 7, 2009

Scrubs has always been creative with its music, and on Wednesday's maybe season finale, maybe series finale, the show knocked it out of the park once more. As JD prepares to leave Sacred Heart one last time, he envisions a possible future for himself, filmed in old-school home movie style. Playing behind the montage is Peter Gabriel's take on "The Book of Love," originally recorded for the Shall We Dance soundtrack.

That song's always guaranteed to get me a little weepy, but I actually prefer the original version, from the Magnetic Fields album 69 Love Songs. You can check out both versions for yourself — and watch that final Scrubs blooper reel — if you read more.

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3 years

Guys and Girls, time to start a big debate I have just listened to both versions, and call me a softy but there is no competition, Peter Gabriel wins by a county mile. The problem is there is no where I can download it. Any suggestions would be gratefully received

3 years

This was such a good episode, cant believe JD has left, scrubs wont be the same without him! the song topped it all off....such a sad episode.

3 years

It's been a while since a sitcom had as much heart as this show. I'm glad this show was given the gift of ending on it's terms. Any good story teller and any good story always ends at the beginning. Reminding us why love to remember the memories of those who grew with us, those we love, and those that remember us. Thank you for reminding me. Allowing me to remember those precious memories, the fantasies of my humanity.

4 years

i cried its so sad... i wish it wuznt over

4 years

I am very interested in this

Aurora 87 4 years

This song made me cry. It was perfect and its beautiful.

4 years

I love it!! I cried soo hard!! I love the song, and I LOVE the show!! I have watched it from episode one! It was the perfect ending!

4 years

With 168 episodes archived, it was time for Scrubs to depart. With Zach and a few other key figures destined to leave, it's best for this landmark sitcom (better than Lucy, MASH, Newhart, MTM, All in the Family) to end on the highest note possible. The finale was not perfect, but it was memorable. It's too bad it could only garner an audience of 5 million. I was expecting more.

kscincotta 4 years

I love this song. It was the perfect way to wrap up this series. I hope ABC lets the series end here.

darlene 4 years

I like this song

darlene 4 years

I like this song

aistea311 4 years

I prefer the Peter Gabriel version

Nitachequita 4 years

The Magnetic Fields version is one of the most played songs on my iPod. PG's version isn't bad, but nowhere near as lovely as MF's version.

marathonmom 4 years

I think this episode wrapped up the series beautifully and that rarely happens with finale shows. I hope this is the end of the series because it was so well done.

sharshar 4 years

Aww JD speaks Spanish for Carla :D I'm really gonna miss him

Victory 4 years

I agree: it's too bad itunes forces you to buy the whole soundtrack. in the end, i followed your advice and bought the other version. very touching too. it was such a wonderful episode! it should almost end on that note...

4 years

I can't believe this song has been covered twice at least judging by the comments. You can't beat the original with Stephin Merritt. Guy's a genius. I don't know why, but I didn't get weepy on this one. I usually do. Maybe next time I see it. Word is scrubs might be back with the regulars just making occasional appearances. Won't be the same though.

bonbonagogo 4 years

Mike Doughty also does an amazing cover of this on his 'Golden Delicious' album. It's the last song and it's a hidden track. I definitely recommend it if you love the song!

SKC Sparkle 4 years

Awww - that was beautiful!

SKC Sparkle 4 years

Awww - that was beautiful!

cordata 4 years

the song fit the story montage perfectly I prefer the cover version

cordata 4 years

the song fit the story montage perfectly I prefer the cover version

Allyace 4 years

I loved the use of Peter Gabriel's version and I am very upset that iTunes will not let me download just that song :(. I do not need the soundtrack to a horrible JLo movie.

sandy82 4 years

I cried too. It was so sad.

sandy82 4 years

I cried too. It was so sad.

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