You can't listen to these songs without thinking about the movies. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best movie songs that send shivers down our spines every time we hear them.
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00:00Hold your breath and count to ten.
00:05Welcome to Ms Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the best movie songs that
00:10send shivers down our spines every time we hear them.
00:13We'll stay forever this way.
00:23Number 10. Don't you forget about me. The Breakfast Club.
00:27See you next Saturday.
00:34Doesn't this one just make you want to go back to high school?
00:41Don't you forget about me acts as a backdrop for both the beginning and end of The Breakfast
00:47Club. These moments involve the voiceover discussing the various cliques and stereotypes
00:51the Breakfast Club members supposedly fall under, and it's the ideal song to bookend the story.
00:58Don't you forget about me.
01:03The characters don't want to be forgotten by one another as they spend the day
01:06unpacking who they really are.
01:08In the simplest terms, the most convenient definitions.
01:12But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain and an athlete.
01:18And a basket case.
01:20A princess.
01:22And a criminal.
01:23The lyrics perfectly encompass those feelings, giving us goosebumps every time we hear them,
01:28especially when we see Judd Nelson's bender throw his fist in the air.
01:32Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club.
01:37Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't you forget about me.
01:45Number 9. When Doves Cry, Purple Rain.
01:49While the titular song in Purple Rain is incredibly touching,
01:53it's When Doves Cry that really gets us.
02:03It was composed by Prince, and he also plays every instrument that we hear,
02:07so it truly shows off his impressive musical prowess.
02:19Not only that, its placement in the rock musical is perfect.
02:22Indeed, it plays while the kid reflects on his tumultuous life,
02:26with Doves crying serving as a metaphor for his struggles.
02:37Of course, it's not the first or last example of a Prince tune captivating audiences,
02:41but considering its unique sound and meaningful, heartfelt lyrics,
02:45we almost want to cry alongside the Doves every time it plays.
02:57Number 8. See You Again, Furious 7.
03:02It's never goodbye.
03:04After the shocking death of Paul Walker,
03:06fans of the Fast and Furious franchise were heartbroken,
03:09and the future of the films was uncertain.
03:13Furious 7 is the first movie in the series to be released after Walker's passing.
03:17Naturally, its tribute to him is incredibly emotional.
03:21Hey, I thought you could leave without saying goodbye.
03:26Due in large part to this song.
03:32At the end, when Dom says,
03:35Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's track talks about brotherhood and family,
03:39the backbone of these films.
03:44And the accompanying montage wonderfully honors Paul Walker.
03:51Number 7. See You Again, See You Later, See You Again, See You Later, See You Later, See You Later.
04:00And the accompanying montage wonderfully honors Paul Walker.
04:13Number 7. St. Elmo's Fire, Man in Motion, St. Elmo's Fire.
04:21Much like the term St. Elmo's in the movie, this song contains multitudes.
04:30Co-written by David Foster and singer John Parr,
04:34it was inspired by Paralympian Rick Hansen's Man in Motion tour.
04:39I believe there's nothing that man can't do if he sets his mind to do it.
04:43In the context of the film, St. Elmo's Fire is about finding your way in the world,
04:47figuring out who you are, and pursuing great things.
04:50No matter how you interpret it though, the number gets us in the feels every time.
05:04The Brat Pack characters can certainly relate to these sentiments,
05:07and it's a theme that leaves us feeling more empowered with every listen.
05:11I can feel St. Elmo's fire burning in me, burning.
05:18Number 6. Moon River, Breakfast at Tiffany's.
05:33Audrey Hepburn's most famous role sees her as the stunning Holly Golightly,
05:37who naively wanders through her life while she falls in love and finds herself.
05:42Oh, I love New York.
05:43Her light, carefree demeanor shines through in her performance of Moon River
05:48on her fire escape, when she sings as she daydreams about love.
05:59It's a simple and beautiful moment that's become iconic in its own right.
06:04So we're not surprised that it not only earned the Oscar for Best Original Song,
06:08but also the Grammys for Record and Song of the Year.
06:20It's clearly cemented itself in cinematics and musical history,
06:24and it brings a tear to our eye every time it plays.
06:30Hi.
06:32Hi.
06:34What you doing?
06:35Writing.
06:36Good.
06:38Number 5. Glory, Selma.
06:40As long as there's light ahead for them, it's worth it to me.
06:47Ava DuVernay's historical film tells the story of the marches from Selma to Montgomery
06:52in 1965 as protesters fought for equal voting rights.
07:04A story this powerful needed a song to match.
07:08Common and John Legend's anthem about both the hope and the injustices
07:12surrounding the civil rights movement is likely to give any listener goosebumps.
07:22It's an empowering piece that the vocals are perfect for,
07:25and it has even been used at actual political events since its release.
07:34It deservedly won many major awards,
07:36and it's a hard one to listen to without feeling inspired.
07:45Number 4. Skyfall, Skyfall.
07:53Is there any musician who gives us chills like Adele?
07:56Skyfall is where we start.
08:02James Bond themes have always been iconic.
08:05From Paul McCartney and Wings,
08:07Live and Let Die,
08:08to Tina Turner's Goldeneye.
08:10Goldeneye, I found his weakness.
08:14So clearly, she had some big shoes to fill.
08:17Obviously, she was up to the task, as 2012's Skyfall is spine-chilling.
08:22Let the sky fall, when it crumbles.
08:28With just the right amount of intensity for the legendary character and film franchise.
08:33It's complete with a 77-piece orchestra and took about 18 months to perfect,
08:38so Adele deserves all the awards she received for it.
08:41It's even been said that James Bond, aka Daniel Craig himself,
08:46got emotional the first time he heard the impactful song.
08:49Skyfall is where we start.
08:55We can't say we blame him.
09:02Number 3. I Will Always Love You, The Bodyguard.
09:06If I should stay.
09:13Though it was originally sung by Dolly Parton's soft, simple voice,
09:16it's Whitney Houston's rendition of this epic tune that truly captivates us.
09:23While The Bodyguard wasn't exactly critically acclaimed,
09:26it will forever be remembered for its soundtrack,
09:29and I Will Always Love You in particular.
09:32And I will always love you.
09:43The ballad works as a love letter and wonderfully embodies the romance between
09:47Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston's characters in the romantic drama.
09:51Of course, the acclaimed song will always be associated with Houston's
09:55impeccable stirring vocals, which take it to the next level.
09:59I wish you joy and happiness.
10:05It's no surprise that it and she are considered among the greatest of all time.
10:11And I will always love you.
10:21Number 2. Over the Rainbow, The Wizard of Oz.
10:25Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high.
10:36There are dozens of fun songs we can't help but sing along to in this classic picture.
10:45But this is the one that never fails to touch our hearts.
10:48Capturing the essence of the film, Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale
10:52sets the stage for the magical land of Oz with this moving ballad.
11:06In the beginning of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy struggles in her sepia-toned world,
11:10and Over the Rainbow expresses her dream of a place full of color, hope and freedom.
11:16Someday I'll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far behind.
11:24That's a sentiment generations of audience members have been relating to for almost a century.
11:30Thus, Over the Rainbow always brings back fond memories of both Judy Garland
11:34and this nostalgic film, giving us chills.
11:46Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
11:51Stayin' Alive, Saturday Night Fever.
11:53This Bee Gees tune acts as the ideal backdrop for Tony Manero's story.
12:05Mrs. Robinson, The Graduate.
12:07A perfect song for Benjamin, Mrs. Robinson and Elaine's story.
12:15Eye of the Tiger, Rocky III.
12:21An anthem worthy of our favorite underdog fighter.
12:32Lose Yourself, 8 Mile.
12:34We always lose ourselves in this epic tune.
12:37Flashdance, What a Feeling.
12:40Flashdance.
12:41Hearing this song during Alex's audition gives us all the feelings.
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13:27This entire movie pulls at our heart strings and My Heart Will Go On greatly amplifies
13:32those emotions.
13:33It's one of the best-selling singles of all time.
13:45So it's wild to think James Cameron was hesitant to have a pop theme song for Titanic.
13:50What's less surprising is the fact that he changed his mind,
13:52considering Celine Dion flawlessly nailed her delivery in just one take.
14:02My Heart Will Go On fits the stunning aesthetic of Titanic,
14:08and its lyrics bring Jack and Rose's romance to musical life.
14:13Every time it's played, we think of the heart of the ocean, the doomed ship,
14:17the lovers, and a young Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
14:21It doesn't get much better than that.
14:23Which movie song is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
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