THE 50 MOST ESSENTIAL MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS. Today: #2. 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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G REASE

1978

“Grease” had been a stage musical before a screen adaptation emerged. The film version starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. On screen, the chemistry between the 2 stars was infectious. The film has endured as a family favourite. This is largely due to the soundtrack. Allan Carr’s adaptation cleverly features some of the songs from the musical, but a fresh batch of unforgettable songs written specifically for the film. Among the unforgettable highlights are “Summer Nights”, “Hopelessly Devoted To You”, "There Are Worse Things I Could Do", “Sandy”, “You’re The One That I Want” and the title song. The LP became one of the best-selling soundtracks of all-time, reaching #1 all over the planet.