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- 'Dirty Dancing' (1987) While "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes is likely the most-played and best-known track from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack — how many times have you and *your* friends tried to re-create that epic lift scene?
- 'The Bodyguard' (1992) Dolly Parton wrote "I Will Always Love You," but Whitney Houston made it famous during the heart-breaking, final scene of The Bodyguard.
- 'Ghost' (1990) Who knew that pottery could be so sexy? "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers accompanied the scene where Molly (played by Demi Moore) sensually works with clay, while her late boyfriend Sam (Patrick Swayze) — who possesses Whoopi Goldberg's mortal body for the occasion, with her consent, of course — wheels her into passion, so to speak.
- 'Love & Basketball' (2000) Love & Basketball tells the story of two childhood friends, both of whom aspire to play professional basketball. It is, at different times, heart-warming and heart-breaking.
- I Will Always Love You – The Bodyguard
- Take My Breath Away – Top Gun
- Unchained Melody – Ghost
- In Your Eyes – Say Anything
- It Must Have Been Love – Pretty Woman
- Up Where We Belong – An Officer and A Gentleman
- My Heart Will Go on – Titanic
- Against All Odds (Take A Look at Me Now) – Against All Odds
- Hopelessly Devoted to You – Grease
- A Time For Us – Romeo and Juliet
Whitney Houston’s cover of the Dolly Parton song for the movie The Bodyguardis a poignant version that acts as a vehicle for her vocal skills and provides a musical summary of her relationship with her bodyguard in the movie. The song continues to resonate with listeners long after the movie’s original release in 1992. Next: The greatest power ball...
This song catapulted the group Berlin from an alternative European pop-synth band to a mainstream act. The sultry vocals of Terri Nunn convey the feeling of a woman who’s falling in love with someone she shouldn’t and is losing the battle. Next: Greatest songs about falling in love with someone
The haunting harmonies of the Righteous Brothersprovide a longing, soulful backdrop that highlights the attempts of Molly and Sam to reconnect with each other. You feel their pain and love for each other more strongly as the song carries you through the emotional scene. Next: Top musical duos of all time (our featured list)
In Your Eyes had been out for a few years before finding its way into the movie Say Anything with John Cusack and Ione Skye. The song punctuates the seminal scene of the film when Cusack’s character stands in front of his car and plays the song on his boomboxfor his love interest to hear from a distance.
This is one of those times when the love song and movie plot align with each other. The track refers to the part of the film where both characters come down from their romantic high and temporarily go their own ways.
This power ballad features Joe Cocker’s raspy vocals that wrap around Jennifer Warnes’ smooth soprano. Together, both singers made you feel as if they were the actors in the movie instead of Debra Winger and Richard Gere. Next: Greatest soprano singers of all time (our full list)
Céline Dion‘s pipes are in their full glory in this song about love and pathos set against the background of the sinking of the Titanic. The track covers Rose’s survival and the loss of Jack, and the decades that she has to face while wondering what could have been if he had survived. Next: Excellent list of top movie & film songs
Phil Collins’ songwriting talents shine through in this award-winning song that summarizes the tension between the romantic couple played by Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward. The track is as dark as the plot of the movie, and it demands them to ask each other why they should get back together.
Olivia Newton-John rode into the US from Australia in the movie Greaseand quickly became an American sweetheart in her role as Sandy. Her singing in this country-flavored song makes you feel like you’re a teenager hopelessly in love with the bad boy during high school. Next: The best love songs for her
Franco Zeffirelli’s telling of the Shakespearean novel of love and tragedy brought it into the 20th century with the use of the theme song A Time for Us. Andy Williams’ voice delivers a strong hope and vulnerability that the two star-crossed lovers will be able to find happiness with each other despite the odds. Next: The top songs about Romeo and ...
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- Harry Connick Jr - 'It Had To Be You' (When Harry Met Sally) Harry Connick Jr. - It Had to Be You. The soundtrack to this 1988 romcom staple featured many easy listening and jazz icons from Frank Sinatra to Ella Fitzgerald.
- Elvis Costello - 'She' (Notting Hill) Elvis Costello 'She' Elvis Costello recorded a cover of Charles Aznavour's classic ballad for the 1999 Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts romcom.
- Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová - 'Falling Slowly' (Once) Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova - Falling Slowly (Video) First appearing on The Swell Season’s self-titled album, it was later used by the duo in their musical movie Once in 2007.
- Celine Dion - 'My Heart Will Go On' (Titanic) Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On (HD) Taken from the soundtrack to Titanic, this is Celine's most successful of all time, largely thanks to its use in the humongous romantic drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
1 day ago · On the flip side, can you imagine “My Heart Will Go On” without Titanic? That’s not the case for a lot of songs that have become comically divorced from their launching pad. “One that comes to mind is “Scotty Doesn’t Know,” the Lustra song used for the movie Eurotrip,” Redditor David1258 told r/Movies. “Lustra’s song has an ...
Bobby Robinson. " Bleeding Heart " (sometimes listed as " (My) Bleeding Heart ") is a song written and recorded by American blues musician Elmore James in 1961. Considered "among the greatest of James' songs", [1] "Bleeding Heart" was later popularized by Jimi Hendrix, who recorded several versions of the song.
Feb 14, 2024 · A few years later, the song ascended to the realms of the pop-culturally iconic, and will forever be associated with the best love songs in films after being used in the 1990 movie Pretty Woman. The song was slightly re-worked, with a few minor musical and lyrical changes, to make sure it aligned with the content of the movie.
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Jul 18, 2022 · It'll be a classic love song for the ages. The best acting performances by musicians in movies. 4. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" by Elton John in The Lion King (1994) Elton John and Tim Rice achieved something extraordinary when they created the soundtrack Disney's The Lion King.
