More and more people are recommending songs that they were listening to whilst writing and drew inspiration from or that they have heard and think are suitable for their story - soundtracks to novels. In fact, I have just read the first two books of The Weather Warden series and Rachel Vincent recommends songs for her readers to listen to.
Personally, I have had simialr experiences. Just recently, I finished my final edit of 'Drift', sent my first query to an agent whilst listening to 'Starry Eyed' by Ellie Goulding. I hope my story gets published so you can see how this song communicates Murray and Fern's relationship so perfectly - it's like it was written for the pool scene!