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'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (1969)
- 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' by B.J. Thomas.
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'Saturday Night Fever' (1977)
- 'Stayin' Alive' by The Bee Gees.
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'Toy Story' (1995)
- The song 'You've Got a Friend in Me' was composed by Randy Newman.
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'8 Mile' (2002)
- 'Lose Yourself' by Eminem.
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'Rocky III' (1982)
- 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor.
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'Dirty Dancing' (1987)
- 'I've Had the Time of My Life' by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes.
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'Flashdance' (1983)
- 'Flashdance...What a Feeling' by Irene Cara.
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'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' (1985)
- 'We Don't Require Another Hero,' performed by Tina Turner, who also starred in the film.
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'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991)
- '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You' by Bryan Adams.
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'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008)
- 'Jai Ho' by A.R. Rahman.
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'Moana' (2016)
- Alessia Cara performed 'How Far I'll Go.'
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'Top Gun' (1986)
- Kenny Loggins sang the iconic song 'Danger Zone' for 'Top Gun.'
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'The Graduate' (1967)
- 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel.
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'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' (1961)
- 'Moon River' by Audrey Hepburn.
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'Titanic' (1997)
- The song 'My Heart Will Go On,' by Celine Dion.
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15 / 50 Fotos
'Despicable Me 2' (2013)
- 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams.
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16 / 50 Fotos
'Ghostbusters' (1984)
- 'Ghostbusters' song by Ray Parker Jr.
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'The Lego Movie' (2014)
- 'Everything Is Awesome' performed by Tegan and Sara, featuring The Lonely Island.
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18 / 50 Fotos
'Tarzan' (1999)
- 'You'll Be In My Heart' by Phil Collins.
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'Good Will Hunting' (1997)
- 'Miss Misery' by Elliott Smith.
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'Goldfinger' (1964)
- 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey.
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'Super Fly' (1972)
- 'Pusherman' by Curtis Mayfield.
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'Harold and Maude' (1971)
- 'If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out' by Cat Stevens.
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'The Princess and the Frog' (2009)
- 'Never Knew I Needed' by Ne-Yo.
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'Trainspotting' (1996)
- 'Born Slippy .NUXX' by Underworld.
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25 / 50 Fotos
'The Breakfast Club' (1985)
- 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds.
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'Philadelphia' (1993)
- 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen.
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'Dangerous Minds' (1995)
- 'Gangsta’s Paradise' by Coolio.
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'The Bodyguard' (1992)
- 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston, who starred in the movie.
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'Once' (2007)
- 'Falling Slowly' is a song composed by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
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'Back to the Future' (1985)
- 'The Power of Love' performed by Huey Lewis and the News.
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'Shaft' (1971)
- 'Theme from Shaft' by Isaac Hayes.
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'Footloose' (1984)
- 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins.
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'Purple Rain' (1984)
- 'When Doves Cry' was written and performed by Prince for his film 'Purple Rain.'
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'Do The Right Thing' (1989)
- 'Fight the Power' by Public Enemy.
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'Space Jam' (1996)
- 'I Believe I Can Fly' by R. Kelly.
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'Hustle & Flow' (2005)
- 'It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp' by Three 6 Mafia.
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'Magnolia' (1999)
- 'Save Me' by Aimee Mann.
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'Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World' (2010)
- 'We Are Sex Bob-Omb' by Beck.
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'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid' (1973)
- 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' by Bob Dylan.
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'Blue Hawaii' (1961)
- 'Can't Help Falling in Love' is a song sung by Elvis Presley for his movie 'Blue Hawaii.'
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'Men in Black' (1997)
- 'Men in Black' by Will Smith, who starred in the film series as Agent J.
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'Working Girl' (1988)
- 'Let The River Run' by Carly Simon.
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'Selma' (2014)
- 'Glory' by Common and John Legend.
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'Cat People' (1982)
- 'Cat People (Putting Out Fire)' by David Bowie.
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'9 to 5' (1980)
- Dolly Parton created the song '9 to 5' for the movie, in which she starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
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'Set It Off' (1996)
- 'Don't Let Go' by En Vogue.
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'The Harder They Come' (1972)
- 'The Harder They Come' by Jimmy Cliff.
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'Above The Rim' (1994)
- 'Regulate' by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg. See also: Musician's songs about exes
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'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (1969)
- 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' by B.J. Thomas.
© NL Beeld
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'Saturday Night Fever' (1977)
- 'Stayin' Alive' by The Bee Gees.
© NL Beeld
2 / 50 Fotos
'Toy Story' (1995)
- The song 'You've Got a Friend in Me' was composed by Randy Newman.
© NL Beeld
3 / 50 Fotos
'8 Mile' (2002)
- 'Lose Yourself' by Eminem.
© NL Beeld
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'Rocky III' (1982)
- 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor.
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'Dirty Dancing' (1987)
- 'I've Had the Time of My Life' by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes.
© NL Beeld
6 / 50 Fotos
'Flashdance' (1983)
- 'Flashdance...What a Feeling' by Irene Cara.
© NL Beeld
7 / 50 Fotos
'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' (1985)
- 'We Don't Require Another Hero,' performed by Tina Turner, who also starred in the film.
© NL Beeld
8 / 50 Fotos
'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991)
- '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You' by Bryan Adams.
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'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008)
- 'Jai Ho' by A.R. Rahman.
© NL Beeld
10 / 50 Fotos
'Moana' (2016)
- Alessia Cara performed 'How Far I'll Go.'
© NL Beeld
11 / 50 Fotos
'Top Gun' (1986)
- Kenny Loggins sang the iconic song 'Danger Zone' for 'Top Gun.'
© NL Beeld
12 / 50 Fotos
'The Graduate' (1967)
- 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel.
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13 / 50 Fotos
'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' (1961)
- 'Moon River' by Audrey Hepburn.
© NL Beeld
14 / 50 Fotos
'Titanic' (1997)
- The song 'My Heart Will Go On,' by Celine Dion.
© NL Beeld
15 / 50 Fotos
'Despicable Me 2' (2013)
- 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams.
© NL Beeld
16 / 50 Fotos
'Ghostbusters' (1984)
- 'Ghostbusters' song by Ray Parker Jr.
© NL Beeld
17 / 50 Fotos
'The Lego Movie' (2014)
- 'Everything Is Awesome' performed by Tegan and Sara, featuring The Lonely Island.
© NL Beeld
18 / 50 Fotos
'Tarzan' (1999)
- 'You'll Be In My Heart' by Phil Collins.
© NL Beeld
19 / 50 Fotos
'Good Will Hunting' (1997)
- 'Miss Misery' by Elliott Smith.
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20 / 50 Fotos
'Goldfinger' (1964)
- 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey.
© NL Beeld
21 / 50 Fotos
'Super Fly' (1972)
- 'Pusherman' by Curtis Mayfield.
© NL Beeld
22 / 50 Fotos
'Harold and Maude' (1971)
- 'If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out' by Cat Stevens.
© NL Beeld
23 / 50 Fotos
'The Princess and the Frog' (2009)
- 'Never Knew I Needed' by Ne-Yo.
© NL Beeld
24 / 50 Fotos
'Trainspotting' (1996)
- 'Born Slippy .NUXX' by Underworld.
© NL Beeld
25 / 50 Fotos
'The Breakfast Club' (1985)
- 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds.
© Getty Images
26 / 50 Fotos
'Philadelphia' (1993)
- 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen.
© Getty Images
27 / 50 Fotos
'Dangerous Minds' (1995)
- 'Gangsta’s Paradise' by Coolio.
© Getty Images
28 / 50 Fotos
'The Bodyguard' (1992)
- 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston, who starred in the movie.
© Getty Images
29 / 50 Fotos
'Once' (2007)
- 'Falling Slowly' is a song composed by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
© Getty Images
30 / 50 Fotos
'Back to the Future' (1985)
- 'The Power of Love' performed by Huey Lewis and the News.
© Getty Images
31 / 50 Fotos
'Shaft' (1971)
- 'Theme from Shaft' by Isaac Hayes.
© Getty Images
32 / 50 Fotos
'Footloose' (1984)
- 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins.
© Getty Images
33 / 50 Fotos
'Purple Rain' (1984)
- 'When Doves Cry' was written and performed by Prince for his film 'Purple Rain.'
© Getty Images
34 / 50 Fotos
'Do The Right Thing' (1989)
- 'Fight the Power' by Public Enemy.
© Getty Images
35 / 50 Fotos
'Space Jam' (1996)
- 'I Believe I Can Fly' by R. Kelly.
© Getty Images
36 / 50 Fotos
'Hustle & Flow' (2005)
- 'It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp' by Three 6 Mafia.
© Getty Images
37 / 50 Fotos
'Magnolia' (1999)
- 'Save Me' by Aimee Mann.
© Getty Images
38 / 50 Fotos
'Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World' (2010)
- 'We Are Sex Bob-Omb' by Beck.
© Getty Images
39 / 50 Fotos
'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid' (1973)
- 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' by Bob Dylan.
© Getty Images
40 / 50 Fotos
'Blue Hawaii' (1961)
- 'Can't Help Falling in Love' is a song sung by Elvis Presley for his movie 'Blue Hawaii.'
© NL Beeld
41 / 50 Fotos
'Men in Black' (1997)
- 'Men in Black' by Will Smith, who starred in the film series as Agent J.
© NL Beeld
42 / 50 Fotos
'Working Girl' (1988)
- 'Let The River Run' by Carly Simon.
© Getty Images
43 / 50 Fotos
'Selma' (2014)
- 'Glory' by Common and John Legend.
© Getty Images
44 / 50 Fotos
'Cat People' (1982)
- 'Cat People (Putting Out Fire)' by David Bowie.
© Getty Images
45 / 50 Fotos
'9 to 5' (1980)
- Dolly Parton created the song '9 to 5' for the movie, in which she starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
© Getty Images
46 / 50 Fotos
'Set It Off' (1996)
- 'Don't Let Go' by En Vogue.
© Getty Images
47 / 50 Fotos
'The Harder They Come' (1972)
- 'The Harder They Come' by Jimmy Cliff.
© Getty Images
48 / 50 Fotos
'Above The Rim' (1994)
- 'Regulate' by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg. See also: Musician's songs about exes
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Famous songs that were written for movies
Many beloved tunes were initially made for films
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It's easy to forget that many of the hit songs that have remained popular for generations were first written for movies. Whether the musician in question starred in the movie or simply created a song for the soundtrack, their songs lived on in public memory long after the credits rolled.
How many of these tunes were you already aware were specifically created for the movies? Click on and test your knowledge!
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