Menu

Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies
Hit songs that were originally written for movies

See Also

The many faces of Rod Stewart

The many faces of Rod Stewart
The stories behind some of the world's most iconic songs

The stories behind some of the world's most iconic songs
Bands whose members left right before success

Bands whose members left right before success
Nashville, a music city of note

Nashville, a music city of note

See Again

© BrunoPress

1 / 50

'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' - 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' by B.J. Thomas.

© BrunoPress

2 / 50

'Saturday Night Fever' - 'Stayin' Alive' by The Bee Gees.

© BrunoPress

3 / 50

'Toy Story' - 'You've Got a Friend in Me' by Randy Newman.

© BrunoPress

4 / 50

'8 Mile' - 'Lose Yourself' by Eminem.

© BrunoPress

5 / 50

'Rocky III' - 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor.

© BrunoPress

6 / 50

'Dirty Dancing' -

'I've Had the Time of My Life' by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes.

© BrunoPress

7 / 50

'Flashdance' - 'Flashdance...What a Feeling' by Irene Cara.

© BrunoPress

8 / 50

'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' -

'We Don’t Need Another Hero' by Tina Turner.

© BrunoPress

9 / 50

'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' -

'(Everything I Do) I Do It for You' by Bryan Adams.

© BrunoPress

10 / 50

'Slumdog Millionaire' - 'Jai Ho' by A.R. Rahman.

© BrunoPress

11 / 50

'Moana' - 'How Far I'll Go' by Alessia Cara.

© BrunoPress

12 / 50

'Top Gun' - 'Danger Zone' by Kenny Loggins.

© BrunoPress

13 / 50

'The Graduate' - 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel.

© BrunoPress

14 / 50

'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' - 'Moon River' by Audrey Hepburn.

© BrunoPress

15 / 50

'Titanic' - 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion.

© BrunoPress

16 / 50

'Despicable Me 2' -

'Happy' by Pharrell Williams.

© BrunoPress

17 / 50

'Ghostbusters' -

'Ghostbusters' by Ray Parker Jr.

© BrunoPress

18 / 50

'The Lego Movie' -

'Everything Is Awesome' by Tegan and Sara featuring The Lonely Island.

© BrunoPress

19 / 50

'Tarzan' - 'You'll Be In My Heart' by Phil Collins.

© BrunoPress

20 / 50

'Good Will Hunting' - 'Miss Misery' by Elliott Smith.

© Getty Images

21 / 50

'Goldfinger' - 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey.

© BrunoPress

22 / 50

'Super Fly' - 'Pusherman' by Curtis Mayfield.

© BrunoPress

23 / 50

'Harold and Maude' - 'If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out' by Cat Stevens.

© BrunoPress

24 / 50

'The Princess and the Frog' -

'Never Knew I Needed' by Ne-Yo.

© BrunoPress

25 / 50

'Trainspotting' - 'Born Slippy .NUXX' by Underworld.

© BrunoPress

26 / 50

'The Breakfast Club' - 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds.

© Getty Images

27 / 50

'Philadelphia' -

'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen.

© Getty Images

28 / 50

'Dangerous Minds' -

'Gangsta’s Paradise' by Coolio.

© Getty Images

29 / 50

'The Bodyguard' - 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston.

© Getty Images

30 / 50

'Once' - 'Falling Slowly' by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.

© Getty Images

31 / 50

'Back to the Future' - 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis and the News.

© Getty Images

32 / 50

'Shaft' -

'Theme from Shaft' by Isaac Hayes.

© Getty Images

33 / 50

'Footloose' - 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins.

© Getty Images

34 / 50

'Purple Rain' - 'When Doves Cry' by Prince.

© Getty Images

35 / 50

'Do The Right Thing' -

'Fight the Power' by Public Enemy.

© Getty Images

36 / 50

'Space Jam' -

'I Believe I Can Fly' by R. Kelly.

© Getty Images

37 / 50

'Hustle & Flow' -

'It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp' by Three 6 Mafia.

© Getty Images

38 / 50

'Magnolia' - 'Save Me' by Aimee Mann.

© Getty Images

39 / 50

'Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World' - 'We Are Sex Bob-Omb' by Beck.

© Getty Images

40 / 50

'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid' - 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' by Bob Dylan.

© Getty Images

41 / 50

'Blue Hawaii' -

'Can't Help Falling in Love' by Elvis Presley.

©

BrunoPress

42 / 50

'Men in Black' - 'Men in Black' by Will Smith.

© BrunoPress

43 / 50

'Working Girl' - 'Let The River Run' by Carly Simon.

© Getty Images

44 / 50

'Selma' - 'Glory' by Common and John Legend.

© Getty Images

45 / 50

'Cat People' -

'Cat People (Putting Out Fire)' by David Bowie.

©

Getty Images

46 / 50

'9 to 5' - '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton.

© Getty Images

47 / 50

'Set It Off' - 'Don't Let Go' by En Vogue.

© Getty Images

48 / 50

'The Harder They Come' - 'The Harder They Come' by Jimmy Cliff.

© Getty Images

49 / 50

'Above The Rim' -

'Regulate' by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg.

 

See also: Musician's songs about exes

© Getty Images

50 / 50

Hit songs that were originally written for movies

Some of your favorite songs were originally created for films

Hit songs that were originally written for movies

© BrunoPress

Stars Insider

31/08/20 | StarsInsider

MUSIC Movies

Click through this gallery to see which songs people have been listening to long after the credits roll. How many of these tunes did you already know were written for the silver screen?

COMMENTS

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

The many faces of Rod Stewart
MUSIC Singer 08/01/21

The many faces of Rod Stewart

The stories behind some of the world's most iconic songs
MUSIC Tunes 06/01/21

The stories behind some of the world's most iconic songs

Bands whose members left right before success
MUSIC Rock and roll 04/01/21

Bands whose members left right before success

Nashville, a music city of note
MUSIC Country 21/12/20

Nashville, a music city of note

Musicians who tanked their careers on stage
MUSIC Future 18/12/20

Musicians who tanked their careers on stage

Hits you didn't know were written by Ed Sheeran
MUSIC Pop music 16/12/20

Hits you didn't know were written by Ed Sheeran

Artists who have released two albums in the same year
MUSIC Albums 14/12/20

Artists who have released two albums in the same year

Tiffany Haddish and other stars who have criticized the Grammys
MUSIC Grammy awards 11/12/20

Tiffany Haddish and other stars who have criticized the Grammys

Famous songs inspired by books
MUSIC Literature 07/12/20

Famous songs inspired by books

Who hosted the Grammys the year you were born?
MUSIC Grammy awards 26/11/20

Who hosted the Grammys the year you were born?

MOST READ

  • Last Hour
  • Last Day
  • Last Week

© 2021 Stars Insider. All rights reserved..

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Campo obrigatório

Don’t miss out...

on the latest TV shows, movies, music, and exclusive content from the entertainment industry!

I accept terms & conditions and privacy policy.
I want to receive Exclusive Offers from partners (advertising)
You can easily unsubscribe at any time
Thank you for subscribing