ESSENTIAL MOVIE SONGS. This update: #40-31. More added later this week.

Caffe` Latte` presents…

THE 200

MOST ESSENTIAL

MOVIE SONGS

Here they are…

The definitive list of 200 songs from the movies, recorded by by rock & pop acts since the start of the Rock Era in 1955.

To be eligible, the songs need to have been first heard in association with a film from the last 60 years (although some exceptions do exist where the song gained a higher profile after its use in a motion picture)- so no songs from “West Side Story”, “Phantom of the Opera”, “Les Miserables” or “The Sound Of Music” and other films that first started out as stage musicals.

#31

NIGHT FEVER

The Bee Gees

(‘Saturday Night Fever’- 1977)

 

 The Bee Gees recorded the title song from the massive smash that was the disco film 'Saturday Night Fever'. The single reached the top in both the USA and United Kingdom.

#32

SKYFALL

Adele

(‘Skyfall’- 2012)

 

Adele added her powerhouse vocal to the list of breathtaking title songs from the James Bond canon. "Skyfall" collected an Academy Award, the 1st for a song from the 007 franchise. Daniel Craig portrayed Bond in this - the 23rd- film in the series. The song reached #1 in Europe and made the Top 10 in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

#33

LAST DANCE

Donna Summer

(‘Thank God It's Friday’- 1978)

 In the wake of the success of 'Saturday Night Fever' another disco-themed film sounded like a no-brainer; but there was little plot in 'Thank God It's Friday' and its soundtrack lacked the quality tracks The Bee Gees created for the former. The major redeeming feature was Donna Summer's classic disco song "Last Dance". Its title made it a frequently used closer for a night of dancing and partying. Its Academy Award win marked a turning point: finally, a contemporary upbeat (and disco) song had been selected as a winner, ahead of the customary ballad fare.That was definitely something no song from 'Saturday Night Fever' managed to accomplish.

#34

LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO

Ellie Goulding

(‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’- 2015)

 While the film failed to live up to expectations, its soundtrack was a cleverly compiled selection of songs. Ellie Goulding's track was a hit that reached #1 in Britain, Europe, Australia, Israel and New Zealand. In the USA, the single peaked at #3. 

#35

9 TO 5

Dolly Parton

(‘9 To 5’- 1980)

 

Dolly Parton wrote and sang the title song as well as starring alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the comedy film. The hit single topped the charts in America and Canada and collected Grammy Awards. It was also nominated for an Oscar.

#36

(EVERYTHING I DO) I DO IT FOR YOU

Bryan Adams

(‘Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves’- 1991)

 

The 1991 version of the Robin Hood legend boasted a smash hit power ballad from Bryan Adams. "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" reached #1 in several countries, including America, Britain, Europe, Canada and Australia. The Grammy-winner was also nominated for an Academy Award. Adams co-wrote the song with Michael Kamen and producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange.

#37

CAR WASH

Rose Royce

(‘Car Wash’- 1976)

 

 Set in a Californian car wash, this film featured The Pointer Sisters among the cast. Rose Royce recorded the title song and it soared to the top in America. It was a worldwide hit for the R&B/ disco group. The soundtrack won a Grammy Award. In 2004, a new version of "Car Wash" was recorded by Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliott for the DreamWorks animated film 'Shark Tale', introducing the song to a new generation.

#38

CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC

Village People

(‘Can't Stop The Music’- 1980)

 The title song from the musical 'Can't Stop The Music' was performed by The Village People. The group starred in the film.

#39

HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU

Olivia Newton-John

(‘Grease’- 1978)

 

 John Farrar wrote "Hopelessly Devoted To You" for Olivia Newton-John; 1 of the new songs created for the film adaptation of 'Grease'. The song earned an Oscar nomination and reached the Top 3 in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.

#40

MRS ROBINSON

Simon & Garfunkel

(‘The Graduate’- 1967)

 

Dustin Hoffman starred in the era-defining drama 'The Graduate'. Anne Bancroft played Mrs Robinson. Simon & Garfunkel re-recorded the track from the one included in the film and on its soundtrack. The new version reached #1 in the US.