The 25 best ever songs made for movies, ranked
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A song commissioned for a movie can not just elevate the viewing experience — it can make the song synonymous with that movie forever.
In some cases, like Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” in “Armageddon” or Nickleback’s “Hero” for 2002’s “Spider-Man,” it's something we’d rather forget about those movies.
We’re still trying to get the Limp Bizkit version of the “Mission: Impossible” theme song out of our heads.
But over the decades, there are some songs and movies that will forever be linked because of not just their compatibility but also because both became hugely popular on their own. Think Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” for “Titanic” or Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters” theme song.
With the new “Ghostbusters” movie coming to theaters on July 15, here we’ve ranked the 25 best original songs made for movies.
Note: We did not consider Disney songs or James Bond theme songs, because, let’s face it, those can have their own dedicated lists.
25. “We Don’t Need Another Hero” by Tina Turner (“Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome”)
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Not only did Tina Turner sign on to play the villain in the third (and wackiest) film in the “Mad Max” franchise, but she also sang the film’s song, which would go on to be one of her biggest hit singles.
24. “Everything Is Awesome” by Tegan and Sara featuring The Lonely Island (“The Lego Movie”)
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The movie’s theme song landed on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 57 and landed on charts around the world. I mean, can you really get this catchy tune out of your head? I’m singing it right now as I type this.
23. “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” by Three 6 Mafia (“Hustle & Flow”)
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Some songs are created for movies to be played in the end credits, while others, like this one, become the glue. For the film, which portrayed the life of a Memphis pimp who wants to make it in the rap game, director Craig Brewer got this track from Memphis group Three 6 Mafia, and the rest is history.
Along with the song’s title becoming a pop-culture catchphrase, Three 6 Mafia became the first rap group ever to win an Oscar when they took home the best song prize in 2006.
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