Soundtracks extend a film’s story beyond the screen and create a lasting
effect that the audience can feel even after the credits roll. Fans can’t
rewatch their favorite films all the time, but they can certainly put the
soundtrack on loop to easily take them back.
Tunes that make up some of the best soundtracks of all time!
Sometimes, the soundtrack themselves become immortalized; some even
outlive the films they were featured in. Here, we listen to some of the
most enduring songs from beloved films you can stream seamlessly with the
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“I Will Always Love You”
Artist: Whitney Houston (Original by Dolly Parton)
Movie: The Bodyguard (1992)
When this film and its soundtrack dropped, young women everywhere thought
it would be a great idea to have a professional bodyguard as a boyfriend,
especially if that bodyguard was as hot as Kevin Costner. The song itself
is integral to the storyline. It is the hit song of singer-actress Rachel
Marron (Whitney Houston), who, after receiving death threats from a
stalker, hired Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) to be her titular
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“Dreaming of You”
Artists: Selena, Jennifer Lopez
Movie: Selena (1997)
The film and its soundtrack are as tragic as they are beautiful, narrating
the true story of Mexican-American pop star Selena, who was shot and
killed by a fan after confronting said fan in a business deal. The song
itself became immortalized as the late Queen of Tejano Music’s most
iconic song. Every time fans hear the song, they remember the tragic end
to the life of a prolific and talented young artist.
“I Say a Little Prayer”
Artist: Diana King (Original by Dionne Warwick)
Movie: My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
Who would’ve thought a supposed harmless prank between two friends
would lead to one of the most iconic musical moments in a non-musical
film? When George Downes (Rupert Everett) told a fake story of his love
story with Julianne Potter (Julia Roberts), he ended with singing Diana
King’s version of I Say a Little Prayer. Unexpectedly, the
entire restaurant they were dining in joined in the singing gleefully.
“My Heart Will Go On”
Artist: Celine Dion
Movie: Titanic (1997)
The highest-grossing film of all time also has one of the most iconic
soundtracks ever. Fun fact: Titanic director James Cameron
initially didn’t want a soundtrack for the film, but changed his
mind when the composer James Horner gave him a sample of Celine
Dion’s recording. One of the rare instances when the notoriously
meticulous filmmaker changed his mind, and we’re glad he did!
“Let It Go”
Artist: Idina Menzel
Movie: Frozen (2013)
A song about breaking stereotypes perfectly matches director Chris Buck
and writer Jennifer Lee’s reimagining of the classic Danish
fairytale Snow Queen. In the original story, the titular Snow
Queen is a malevolent entity who kidnaps a boy and traps him in her snow
palace. In Frozen, she’s reimagined as a reclusive and
misunderstood princess with powers who’s had enough of playing good
girl, so she just…well, lets it go.
“This is Me”
Artist: The Greatest Showman Cast
Movie: The Greatest Showman (2017)
P.T. Barnum may be regarded as one of the greatest swindlers of all time,
but 20th Century Studios’ toned-down retelling of his
story, and the songs that came with it, endeared themselves to movie fans.
Regardless of what people might say, a song about “freaks”
stepping out into the light of day resonated with anyone battling their
own insecurities. Though acceptance for anyone who’s
“different” still has a long way to go, creative works like
these put us a step further in the right direction.
“All the Stars”
Artists: Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA
Movie: Black Panther (2018)
Destiny is written in the stars, at least according to this song.
Black Panther is the most racially literate entry in the Marvel
Cinematic Universe. As the late Chadwick Boseman (RIP +) brought justice
to his role as T’Challa, Kendrick Lamar and SZA brought justice to
the soundtrack with their enthralling tunes and lyrics.
“Sunflower”
Artists: Post Malone and Swae Lee
Movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Listen closely to the song, and you can easily glean it’s about a
person recovering from an abusive relationship. Like a sunflower, that
person will shine again, just like Miles Morales getting over the death of
his uncle and realizing the value of family. An alternate version of the
beloved Peter Parker, Morales’ Spider-Man’s kindness, heroism,
and wits endeared him to fans who look forward to him joining Marvel
Cinematic Universe’s Earth-616.
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