55 Best Movie Songs That Increase The Quality Of The Movies

Working 9 to 5 is a monotonic process that can become more interesting with Dolly Parton. “9 To 5” is the theme song of the movie 9 To 5, where Dolly Parton had a leading role. She came up with the rhythm of the song by tapping her nails on a table.

Originally written and sung by Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston took the lyrics to another level with her own vocal skills. “I Will Always Love You” skyrocketed to become one of the greatest songs in Whitney Houston’s career.

Rocky Balboa and the group Survivor seem to fit each other like two puzzle pieces. “Eye Of The Tiger” came to reality when Queen, the music group, refused permission to use “Another One Bites the Dust” for Rocky III.

The Breakfast Club looks at the life of flawed youths, so the song by Simple Minds titled “Don’t you Forget About Me” seems to fit the movie perfectly. The song is about remembering the friends we encountered and the memories that came from the relationships.

Beauty And The Beast is a beautiful movie with some catchy songs. The song “Beauty And The Beast” was performed by Angela Lansbury, the voice behind the character of Mrs. Potts. Funnily enough, Lansbury didn’t understand the lyrics at first but was able to record them in a single take.

“Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. is a great song, no doubt about it, but the hit has some uncomfortable controversy dragging behind it. After it appeared in the movie, Huey Lewis sued Ray Parker Jr. for plagiarism. It was settled outside the courts for an unknown sum of money.

When dancing and rock music get banned in a small town, “Footloose” (the song) seems to do as the name says — make sure that the youth is dancing and partying to it. Oddly enough, Kevin Bacon tips DJs not to play this song at the parties he attends.

"Singin’ In The Rain" is a classic for a reason. Performed by Gene Kelly, it showcases the emotions of the character through catchy lyrics and rhythm. It is one of the most recognizable movie songs out there.

Coolio was a master lyricist, and "Gangsta’s Paradise" proves this. It starts with a line from Psalm 23:4, performed in a rapping rhythm, and soon moves to some freestyled lines from Coolio himself. It is a catchy song that is heard on the radio even today.

“Over The Rainbow” sets up the tone of the movie right from the start. Performed by Judy Garland, who plays the lead in The Wizard of Oz, it won an Oscar for best original song and became a part of Garland’s personality.

A great ending requires a great song. “Flashdance… What A Feeling” was composed by a veteran of the movie music world, Giorgio Moroder, and performed by the angel-voiced Irene Cara. The song is still a hit to this day.

Even if you have never seen Dirty Dancing (you should), you must have heard the classic song from the movie — “The Time Of My Life”. It won an Oscar, Golden Globe, and a Grammy after it appeared as the last song in the movie.

“Oh, Pretty Woman” might be much more popular than the movie it was in - Pretty Woman. It is a classic song inspired by the interaction between Roy Orbison, Bill Dees, and Orbison’s wife. When asked if she had enough money, Dees said — “A pretty woman never needs any money.”

While Tom Cruise might have captured our eyes, Berlin and their song “Take My Breath Away” stole our ears. This musical hit about love and its meaning was composed by Giorgio Moroder, one of the greatest composers in the entertainment world. 

Titanic might not have been the romantic movie we have come to love, if not for Céline Dion and her hit song “My Heart Will Go On”. It will go down in history as one of the best songs in movies. It captures the love between Rose and Jack, the titular leads of the movie.

John Travolta might have the moves in Saturday Night Fever, but The Bee Gees had the song for the movie. “Stayin’ Alive” is one of the greatest songs, as rated by Rolling Stone magazine.

You can “Lose Yourself” when listening to this classic Eminem song. The theme song of 8 Mile, this song earned Eminem his first Oscar nomination and award. Ironically enough, Eminem didn’t accept the award because he was at home, thinking he wouldn't win.

Who could have known that Better Midler had such a soothing voice? “Wind Beneath My Wings” is the perfect song for a movie set on a beach. The song was one of the greatest songs of 1990, recognized by Grammy’s.

As far as emotional rock music goes, Aerosmith is safely resting on the top with the song they performed for Armageddon — “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing”. The lyrics draw inspiration from an interview with James Brolin and Barbra Streisand.

Since Pretty Woman is a romantic movie, you had to have a romantic song in the soundtrack. Roxette delivered it with “It Must Have Been Love” — a lyrical masterpiece. Even standing alone, it was a hit with the audience and critics.