THE 50 MOST ESSENTIAL MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS. Today: #13. More: tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè presents:

THE MOST ESSENTIAL

MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS

For decades, songs and movies have been matched. The most successful are effective tools, cross-promoting both the music and the film in which they are featured; giving one or both longevity. Here are 50 Motion Picture Soundtrack Albums that evoke memories of the films they appeared in. The criteria was to include only movie soundtracks which consisted largely of new material, rather than a compilation of older songs or remakes.

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F AME

1980

This musical made a star of Irene Cara. She provides the LP with 3 of its standout numbers: “Out Here On My Own”, the Academy Award-winning title song and (with the ensemble) “I Sing The Body Electric”. Paul McCrane’s moving “Is It Okay If I Call You Mine?” is another highlight. ‘Fame’ was a major success at the box office. It spawned a TV series, stage musical and was remade in 2009.