11 Most Memorable Songs From "Scandal"

"One of the only contemporary bands selected for 'Scandal,' The Light serves as the Fitz/Olivia love theme and this theme's musical accompaniment in each season thus far. Romantic and yet filled with longing."

"This incredible tune from 1968 written by Sly Stone and synched in the first season of 'Scandal.' Sly and The Family Stone’s message was clear – peace and equality."

"Written and recorded by Jamaican-born and UK-based Erroll Brown, this unforgettably joyous and suggestive hit appears in season 2’s 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.'"

"Texas born reggae artist Johnny Nash released this track in 1972 and it ultimately reached #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100."

"This Stevie Wonder classic from 'Inversions' is heard In the season 2 finale. Olivia Pope (dressed in white, natch) is about to go for a jog but is bombarded by the press."

"Shonda said it best, 'A song about a boy who loves a rat! And everybody in the show right now is someone who loves a rat.' Michael Jackson cut 'Ben' for the closing credits of the film 'Ben' in 1972."

'Everything comes to a head during the season 3 finale scored by the Grammy award-winning psychedelic soul hit."

"I love this use of 'Lovely Day' as Fitz and Jake torture each other in different ways."

"Chicago-based group, the Five Stairsteps recorded this soul classic in 1970 and scored one of my favorite 'Scandal' montages in 'Testimony of Diego Munoz.'"

"This 1977 release by RCA recording artist Evelyn 'Champagne' King became one of the first records to be inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. Love this track and how Shonda placed it in a 'Case Montage.'"

"Simply stunning, this version of the George Harrison penned Beatles classic was the title track to Nina Simone’s 1971 album comprised of pop and rock covers."