Top 10 Best Uses of a Song in a Movie Soundtrack

Unlike the other list of "Best Use of a Song in a Movie", this list includes songs that were not a part of the plot. This means that the characters in the movie did not interact with the song in any way.

The Top Ten

  1. Eye of the Tiger - Rocky III

    I expected it to be first, and I think it deserves that position. The song is simply used too well in the movie.

  2. Will You Be There - Free Willy

  3. My Heart Will Go On - Titanic

    This song is no human creation, and James Horner and Celine Dion are definitely not human. It directly connects with one's soul and delivers the message to the heart. The most beautiful piece of art ever.

    This great song and the rest of the soundtrack made Titanic perfect in every way it can be.

  4. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Armageddon

    This is the best song suited to this flick. It makes me cry every time.

  5. Mad World - Donnie Darko

    This song is so good, and its message is incredible in music. One of the best songs in a movie, in my opinion. The ending is so touching, and it's definitely a tear-jerker.

    The ending of the movie itself makes me cry, but this song with it puts me over the edge.

    This is by far the best use of a song in a movie. I don't know why it's so far down the list.

  6. Supermassive Black Hole - Twilight

  7. Where Is My Mind? - Fight Club

    As one of the most beautiful movie scenes is unfolding, this amazing song makes it a true wonder. I was speechless and crying. Wow.

    Awesome song that perfectly complements the crescendo of an amazing cinematic sequence.

  8. Unchained Melody - Ghost

    It is this song that makes the scene as powerful and memorable as it is.

  9. Lose Yourself - 8 Mile

    This song is the greatest. How could you not love it?

  10. Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta - Office Space

    11. The Newcomers
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    Something in the Way - The Batman

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    Holding Out for a Hero - Shrek 2

    13. The Contenders

  13. Angel - City of Angels

  14. Take My Breath Away - Top Gun

  15. Fortunate Son - Forrest Gump

  16. What I've Done - Transformers

    Everything about this song just fits perfectly with the movie. The atmosphere of the song is very descriptive of the film, and I think this song should be higher on the list! Anyway, Transformers is a great movie with an awesome soundtrack.

  17. Over the Love - The Great Gatsby

    The best soundtrack ever after Titanic's My Heart Will Go On. "Over the Love" tells the story of Gatsby. All the symbols from that great book are in the song: the green light, the yellow dress, the piano, champagne, the bridge, the ocean, and the phrase "I've turned it over in my mind." All of these are Gatsby! The best song in the movie by far. Lana's song is very good, but Over the Love is a masterpiece. I hope that Florence and The Machine win the Oscar, but the Academy rarely does the right thing. Finally, the vocals are awesome. The high notes of Florence give me goosebumps, and they make me want to cry!

    A masterpiece by Florence and The Machine. That song is epic and perfect for the film. Florence's voice is breathless. The best song I've ever heard. Thank you, Florence, for making that awesome music.

  18. Wake Up - The Matrix

  19. Don't You (Forget About Me) - The Breakfast Club

  20. Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

  21. Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon - Pulp Fiction

  22. Sunshine of Your Love - Goodfellas

  23. What a Wonderful World - Madagascar

  24. Bitter Sweet Symphony - Cruel Intentions

  25. Only Time - Sweet November

  26. May It Be - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

  27. The Rain, the Park & Other Things - Dumb and Dumber

    Played in the background while Lloyd is daydreaming about being with Mary Swanson.

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