THE 200 ESSENTIAL MOVIE SONGS. This update: #10-6. 

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.

#6

GONNA FLY NOW (Theme from 'Rocky')

Bill Conti

(‘The Greatest’- 1976)

 The 'Rocky' franchise began in 1976. The sports drama triumphed at the Academy Awards. The song "Gonna Fly Now" was nominated and, despite being 1 of the most recognizable music tracks from the world of cinema, did not win! Nevertheless, the single did climb to the top of the US charts. The song complements 1 of the key scenes in the film.

#7

GOLDFINGER

Shirley Bassey

(‘Goldfinger’- 1964)

 

 The third movie in the Bond franchise was 'Goldfinger'. The song, executed with a sassy and uber-cool vocal from Shirley Bassey, set the blueprint for future 007 title songs. It marked a turning point in the presentation of the opening song, as well as a new approach to the selection of the performing act. From here on, all other Bond songs would be compared with "Goldfinger".

#8

WHEN DOVES CRY

Prince & The Revolution

(‘Purple Rain’- 1984)

 

 When Prince released "When Doves Cry" as the lead single from his forthcoming 'Purple Rain' film project, anticipation grew. The song was a blast of creativity and whet our appetites for more once the soundtrack was unleashed. The single reached the top in America, Australia and Canada. 

#9

MY HEART WILL GO ON

Celine Dion

(‘Titanic’- 1997)

 'Titanic' still stands as 1 of the highest grossing box office films. The movie dealt with the tragic sinking of the luxury ship in 1912. Leonardo DiCaprio starred opposite Kate Winslet in the James Cameron directed epic. The film collected 11 Oscars. Celine Dion sang the ballad and the film's success extended to her song. "My Heart Will Go On" was lauded at both the Academy and Grammy Awards. On the charts, the song reached #1 in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada and Australia

#10

LOSE YOURSELF

Eminem

(‘8 Mile’- 2002)

 Eminem starred in the film '8 Mile'. His song "Lose Yourself" was awarded the Oscar for Best Original Song. The single topped the charts in America, Britain, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

This countdown concludes later this week.