The Most Iconic Movie Songs
(Good Housekeeping) So many factors go into making a memorable movie. The acting and plot are obviously hugely important, but the soundtrack also plays a pivotal role. What would “Saturday Night Fever” be without “Stayin’ Alive?” There are certain songs that will instantly remind us of the movies they were featured in and the scenes they helped to set. Here are a few of the most iconic musical movie songs:
1. “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” in The Breakfast Club
2. “Stayin’ Alive” in Saturday Night Fever
3. “Kiss Me” in She’s All That
4. “Eye of the Tiger” in Rocky
5. “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” in Dirty Dancing
6. “Maniac” in Flashdance
7. “In Your Eyes” in Say Anything
8. “Take My Breath Away” in Top Gun
9. “I Say a Little Prayer” in My Best Friend’s Wedding
10. “Unchained Melody” in Ghost
11. “My Heart Will Go On” in Titanic
12. “Footloose” in Footloose
13. “Tiny Dancer” in Almost Famous
14. “Moon River” in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
15. “As Time Goes By” in Casablanca
16. “I Will Always Love You” in The Bodyguard
17. “Shallow” in A Star is Born