Movies would not be the same without soundtracks. The right song at the right moment in a film can truly make the scene. Music can make a scene more suspenseful or more emotional. Imagine the shower scene in Psycho without the music…not so scary. Here the list of most memorable movie songs, the songs that when you hear you think of the movie scene they were featured in and these movie scenes would have never been the same without them.
“Time of My Life” – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing. When you hear this song and the first thing you think of is Baby running down the auditorium aisle to Johnny and nailing the lift. The song would go on inspire wedding dances for many years to come.
“Gonna Fly Now” – Bill Conti from Rocky. Play this song and you are sure to imagine Rocky Balboa running up the stairs in his sweats as he trains for his big fight. If you are looking for the perfect song to give you a boost at the end of your workout, this is a great one and it captures the feeling of perseverance.
“My Heart Will Go On” – Celine Dion from Titanic. Listening to this you will probably hear Rose whisper “I’m Flying” to Jack as they stand at the edge of the boat. The song, much to the dismay of cruise ship workers everywhere, inspired people to try and recreate the scene.
“I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard. This song is sure to remind you of the unforgettable final scene , when Whitney Houston’s character Rachel Marron stops the plane to run and kiss Frank Farmer played by Kevin Costner. The song was one of Whitney Houston’s all-time greatest hits and was used by many to commemorate her life after she passed away.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” – Queen from Wayne’s World. Mike Myers may be best known as Austen Powers but when you hear “Bohemian Rhapsody” you are sure to remember him head banging to the song in Wayne’s World. They say that imitation is the best form of flattery, the creators of Wayne’s World should be very flattered. The scene continues to be spoofed and referenced in clips constantly.
About Nadine Segal
I am a writer and editor from New York with a passion for music. I write predominately about music, musical artists and the issues they face.