Greatest Songs From Movies?

Question

What do you reckon are some of the greatest songs from movies. Name the Song, the artist, the movie, and what happens when the songs is playing.

For me it would be in 'Goodfellas' when the song 'Atlantis by Donovan comes on in the scene when the marfia guys are beating some guys to pulp. The song made it send shivers down my spine.

Answer 1

Love the soundtrack to Days of Thunder. The theme song by David Coverdale is very good. But my fav on the soundtrack is a remake of Gimme Some Lovin' by Terry Reid. In the movie the arrogant and cocky newcomer to Nascar, Cole Trickle, is taking his first whoopings in the big leagues. A car cuts in front cauding him to wreck and Cole says, "C'mon guys did you see that?" But even better is when he spins out in pit row and as he nails the wall he says, "uh oh, this one is gonna hurt".

Answer 2

The End by The Doors in the movie The Doors and Recently I saw 28 Weeks Later in the begining of the movie when they play In a Heartbeat by John Murphy, while the infected are chasing one of the main characters through the open field,the whole image and sound just blew me away.

Answer 3

Picnic
The mixture of "The Theme from 'Picnic'" and "Moonglow" at the Neewollah dance is a dreamy moment as Kim Novak and William Holden start to dance toward each other, ending up in each other's arms. The two songs blend so beautifully, yet each is memorable and moving all by itself. Both are instrumentals.

Terminator 2
"You Could Be Mine" by Guns N' Roses is exactly the pounding song to fit the chase of the Terminators. Arnold Schwarzenegger certainly made a wise choise when he contacted Axl Rose, saying, "I want to use your song." It's a powerhouse combination. The subject matter might not fit what's going on, but who's thinking about lyrics during this chase?!

Singin' in the Rain
When Gene Kelly is dancing and singing in the rain to the title song, it's one of those magical movie moments that can be lifted out of the film and enjoyed all on its own. It's so joyously sung and danced. It's hard to believe that he was very ill that day, running an extremely high fever. Now, THAT is an actor!

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
The Beatles' "Twist & Shout" lip synced by Matthew Broderick (Ferris) has to be another of those greatest feel-good moments in film history. It's one of those times when you feel as if you should stand up and applaud (which I saw an audience do just once~in response to Ralph Macchio's kick in "The Karate Kid"). But, the audience certainly seemed to be euphoric, swaying to the music, some raising their arms in dancelike moves, everyone just having fun.

Donnie Darko
"Mad World" by Tears for Fears seems to be made for this film; the two meld in this dark cinematic experience. As it plays out over the end credits, it's as bleak as this odd film, a mix of science fiction with almost gothic horror in places, what with the nightmare vision of the demonic rabbit. I can remember reluctantly watching this film after reading the cable guide listing, wondering what sort of crazy movie had a prophetic, demonic rabbit! Welcome to the world of this cult film, with a song that may be forever connected to it in people's minds. I know that, should I hear it anywhere else, I'll think of Jake Gyllenhaal's tragic youth: "And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had." I wouldn't have selected that as a song to remember, but it's embedded in my memory thanks to all of the times I've viewed this film.

Answer 4

The greatest, which is still played every year, is from the 1942 film "Holiday Inn". Bing Crosby singing "White Christmas".

Answer 5

all the high school musical songs from hsm and hsm2. when i hear it, it makes me light and my mind starts to fly...

Answer 6

hungry eyes - dirty dancing