THE 50 MOST ESSENTIAL MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS. Today: #4. 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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D IRTY DANCING

1987

‘Dirty Dancing’ became an instant film favourite for audiences upon its release. Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray, the film is a romantic drama. The soundtrack album is packed with oldies such as “Be My Baby” (The Ronettes), but it’s for the new tracks that the LP has earned its place on this list. “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, is the box office hit’s most famous song. There’s also “She’s Like The Wind” (by Swayze and Wendy Fraser) and “Hungry Eyes” (performed by Eric Carmen). The soundtrack reached #1c in America, Europe and Australia.