Top 10 most famous movie and TV soundtracks

There is no good series or movie without excellent musical accompaniment. In every memorable film, we make sure to highlight the music that sounds in it.

The music in the film is, of course, not the main thing, everything matters: the plot, the cast, but without a soundtrack there is no masterpiece. The music is like a cherry that decorates a cake.

In this compilation, you can learn about the cool soundtracks that have become the hallmark of the film.

10 I Will Always Love You (Bodyguard, 1992)

Many believe that the song was written specifically for the film, but this is not true. I Will Always Love You is a single by American country singer Dolly Parton. It was released in 1974 by RCA Records.

Dolly with her composition received several awards, but after being heard in the movie “The Bodyguard”, the track gained great popularity. It is interesting that before that, for 10 years, the song was an accompaniment to another motion picture. Whitney Houston sings the song in The Bodyguard.

9. Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters, 1984)

A fantastic film about ghosts is liked by many. Even after a while, remembering this film, I just want to shout: “Ghostbusters!” And for this wonderful soundtrack, we can say thanks to the composer Elmer Bernstein.

A very upbeat and uplifting song that suits the movie perfectly and immediately brings to mind the events that take place in the movie. It was recorded in 1984 by Ray-Parker Jr. specifically for the film about ghosts.

After the release of fantasy on the screens “Ghostbusters”, the song became a huge success. She instantly took first place in the charts in different countries. And today almost everyone knows it and sings it.

8. You never can tell (Pulp Fiction, 1994)

Probably everyone at least once watched “Pulp Fiction” – a film about two bandits who get into trouble. To set the right mood, every great film must start with the right composition.

You never can tell (translated as “never predict”) was written in 1960 by an American rock musician who was in prison while serving his sentence.

In 1964, a single was released and brought the musician popularity. But after the film “Pulp Fiction” was released, where Thurman and Travolta dance a twist to the song, the masterpiece became even more popular.

7. The X-Files (The X-Files, 1993-2018)

Probably, this composition is always associated in people with UFOs, the Illuminati and the supernatural. The music was written by Mark Snow (American composer, author of soundtracks).

In addition to this popular track, he applied his work to other series, for example, Smallville, Ghost Whisperer, The Twilight Zone, Secrets from the Other World, Millennium.

But his most famous work is the music of the science fiction series The X-Files. In each episode, the soundtrack was at least 38 minutes long.

6. My Heart Will Go On (Titanic, 1997)

The soundtrack of the world bestseller, which conquered millions, is translated as “My heart will not stop beating.” Music by James Horner and lyrics by Will Jenningson.

The song was performed by Canadian singer Celine Dion. The song was released on Dion’s 1997 album and topped the charts around the world.

The song became one of the most popular in the history of music, and in 1998 it became the best-selling song in the world. From the voice of Celine Dion, performing this song, goosebumps do not cease to appear to this day.

5. Speak Softly Love (The Godfather, 1972)

The authors of the composition Speak Softly Love are Larry Kuzik and Nino Rota. Larry Cusick wrote the lyrics and Nino Rota wrote the music. The composition was first performed in the movie “The Godfather”, it was performed in an instrumental style, but the music reached its greatest popularity after it was performed by Andy Williams.

Those who hear this soundtrack cannot remain indifferent… the song touches the heart, soul, and a huge number of people listen to it to this day.

It is very difficult to create a special composition that the listeners will remember… To do this, it is not enough to have the composer’s genius, it requires a gift. What is interesting: in the film, the song was performed by Al Martino, who played the musician Johnny Fontaine.

4. Streets Of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, 1993)

An interesting movie that everyone who hasn’t seen it should watch. He tells the story of two heroes who differ in orientation, skin color and social status, but they have one thing in common – the desire for justice.

The song “Streets Of Philadelphia” was written by American rock musician Bruce Springsteen for the film “Philadelphia”, which became one of the first mainstream films about AIDS.

It was released as a single in 1994 and became a real hit in many countries. The song won numerous awards, including an Oscar for Best and Original Song for a Film.

3. Time of my Life (Dirty Dancing, 1987)

The song was performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes as the final accompaniment to the film Dirty Dancing. As the film became popular, the soundtrack topped the charts in the US within a week.

“Billboard Hot 100”, and 4 weeks was in first place in “Adult contemporary music”. The composition won an Oscar for best song for the film, a Grammy for best vocal performance, and a Golden Globe for best song.

2. Unchained Melody (Ghost, 1990)

A film about a couple in love, Sam and Molly, who are attacked by a robber in the evening. Sam tries to protect himself and his girlfriend, and, dying, becomes a ghost.

The composition Unchained Melody was originally written for another film “Lost Chains” by American composers – Hai Zaret and Alex North. The song was performed by different singers: Roy Hamilton, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, etc.

When the song was featured in the film Ghost, it topped the UK charts in 1990.

1. Lux Aeterna (Requiem for a Dream, 2000)

Requiem for a Dream is a dramatic and sad film in which not a single character in the film can fulfill his dream, because the methods used to achieve it are very ambiguous.

Lux Aeterna was written by Clint Mansell and performed by the Kronos Quartet. The composition is the main theme of the film, the track gained popularity and became actively used in pop culture outside of the film. However, in the trailer for “Requiem for a Dream” a different theme was used – a song called Everloving by musician Moby.