Amanda Knox survived a living nightmare. Flight of the Conchords helped.

At 20 years old, Amanda Knox found herself alone in an Italian jail cell, falsely accused of a brutal murder, and facing 26 years in prison. She was called “Luciferina” in the courtroom – and far worse in the tabloids. But Amanda never stopped fighting to clear her name and tell her story – most recently, as Executive Producer of a new miniseries on Hulu.

In this episode, Amanda opens up about how music became a lifeline – via the three CDs she was allowed in her cell and a paper keyboard to practice piano. Music connected Amanda to her fellow prisoners, to the outside world, and to the silly, optimistic person she’d always been. Here are her songs.

1. Gipsy Kings - Hotel California
2. Dido - Thank You
3. Regina Spektor - Apres Moi
4. Cat Power - Maybe Not
5. Flight Of The Conchords - Hurt Feelings
6. Florence and The Machine - Shake It Out
7. Chris Ballew - Troubles Behind

Listen to ⁠Amanda Knox's playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at ⁠⁠lifeinsevensongs.com⁠⁠. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ⁠⁠lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com⁠⁠.