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Top songs used in movies. 50. “Orinoco Flow (Sail Away),” Enya, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) In David Fincher's latest antiseptic thriller, the murderer has all the usual instruments ...
- Matthew Singer
- 15 “Under Pressure” — Queen and David Bowie
- 14 “U Can’T Touch This” — Mc Hammer
- 13 “Sweet Home Alabama” — Lynyrd Skynyrd
- 12 “What A Wonderful World” — Louis Armstrong
- 11 "Chariots of Fire" — Vangelis
- 10 “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” — Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
- 9 “London Calling” — The Clash
- 8 "Mr. Blue Sky" — Electric Light Orchestra
- 7 “Fortunate Son” — Creedence Clearwater Revival
- 6 "Bust A Move" — Young Mc
British rock band Queen and singer David Bowie are two artists whose music has continuously been playing on every radio station in the world for five decades. Therefore, it is no surprise that their collaboration song, "Under Pressure," appears on this list. The lyrics deal with the pressures of conformity that are put on individuals by society, so...
Considered his signature song, "U Can’t Touch This"is a single produced and performed by American rapper MC Hammer. The song has become a constant inclusion not just in film, but in TV and commercials as well. The hit has been used in movies such as the action-comedy Tropic Thunder with Ben Stiller, the drama-adventure Into The Wild, and the K-Mart...
Lynyrd Skynyrd's song "Sweet Home Alabama" was released back in 1974, and has been used by cover bands, movies, and TV series left and right ever since. Perhaps the most iconic use is when Forrest dances with his beloved Jenny in Forrest Gump. Other films like Joe Dirt— a movie about a man looking for his long-lost parents — have also seen the song...
Originally recorded by Louis Armstrong, "What A Wonderful World"is such a good song that it's included in the Grammy Hall of Fame. The list of movies that feature this song is probably endless, but here are some of the best. It's been used in the radio scene in Good Morning, Vietnam, when Alex is left all alone in Madagascar, in 12 Monkeys when Jam...
Easily one of the most iconic, recognizable and reused songs in movie history, "Chariots of Fire" has popped up in a smattering of movies ever since the 1981 British Historical Sports Drama of the same name was released. The Chariots of Fire score is most prominently used in the comedy movie genre, mostly as a spoof of an iconic moment from the Cha...
'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'was originally written for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Thanks to its popularity, it became one of Judy Garland's signature songs. The song is about finding a place where no one will get into any trouble, almost like a zone of safety to escape to. This iconic song and its remakes have also been used in the romantic co...
English rock band The Clash released the song "London Calling" on their third studio album. This high-tempo song deals with themes of social displacement, racial conflict, and drug use. The lyrics serve as the perfect song for establishing London as a new location in just about any movie, such as in James Bond's flight to London in Die Another Day....
"Mr. Blue Sky" from the Electric Light Orchestra has been used countless times throughout cinema history. Recently, however, it is mostly recognizable from the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2intro where the ever-adorable Baby Groot dances along to the tune. The song is usually used to emphasize a happy and gleeful moment in a movie, and is more often...
"Fortunate Son"is a song by the rock band American Creedence Clearwater Revival. Since its inception, the song quickly became a symbol for the anti-war movement, hence why it's used in so many movies about the Vietnam War or Americans' involvement overseas. The best examples of its use include Forrest and Bubba arriving in the Vietnam combat zone i...
This upbeat hip-hop song was most famously used to accompany the cheerleaders' routine that Mike (played by Zac Efron) casually joins in the teen classic 17 Again. A rare occurrence, Young MC himself is seen performing the song in the 2009 movie Up in the Air. Additionally, this song appears in the soundtracks of Uncle Buck, The Blind Side, The Per...
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- Push It. Salt-N-Pepa. heard in. 19 movies. Fatherhood. 2021. The King of Staten Island. 2020. What Men Want. 2019. Booksmart. Second Act. 2018. Boo 2 A Madea Halloween.
- Spirit In The Sky. Norman Greenbaum. heard in. 18 movies. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. 2023. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. On a Wing and a Prayer.
- Let's Get It On. Marvin Gaye. heard in. 17 movies. Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign. 2023. Scoob! 2020. Onward. Dolemite is My Name. 2019. Bridget Jones's Baby.
- U Can't Touch This. MC Hammer. heard in. 17 movies. Space Jam: A New Legacy. 2021. Flora & Ulysses. Tag. 2018. Sandy Wexler. 2017. Transformers: The Last Knight. Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.
- Colin Mccormick
- EYE OF THE TIGER by Survivor. Heard in 47 films and TV shows, "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor highlights the mission of the characters in the narrative to fight for what they want to achieve.
- PUSH IT by Salt-N-Pepper. "Push It" by Salt-N-Pepper is a "hip-hop meets dance" track that has been in an impressive total of 43 TV shows and movies. It is seen in TV shows like Scandal, Derry Girls, and Brooklyn 99, and movies like What Men Want, 40-Year-Old Virgin, and The King Of Staten Island.
- U CAN’T TOUCH THIS by MC Hammer. Based on 'Super Freak" by Rick James, "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer has appeared in 39 movies and TV shows. This song exudes confidence and is arguably one of the most popular rap songs of its time.
- SPIRIT IN THE SKY by Norman Greenbaum. "Spirit in the Sky" is by American singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum, that has been in 35 television shows and films.
The Clash. Iron Man. Black Sabbath. Show all 35 songs. Smile 2. Grieved You (performed by Naomi Scott) Skye Riley. New Brain (performed by Naomi Scott) Skye Riley.
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