Who doesn't love a great movie soundtrack? But what's even better is when a movie comes with an original song. It makes the title feel bigger and says that the marketing department probably really believes in the movie. It's also just one of those cool things where an artist can get inspired by the world on screen and vice versa. I love how these are all collaborations and how they deepen the art involved in making a movie. Today, I want to go over some of my favorite original songs written for movies. Let's dive in. "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz (1939)Performed by Judy Garland. A timeless classic that perfectly captures the film's sense of wonder and hope. It's such a banger, and it details the entire theme and wonder of the movie. "Moon River" from Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)A warm and interesting song with some deep soul. Performed by Audrey Hepburn. This gentle, evocative song won an Academy Award and became synonymous with the film's elegant charm."The Theme from Shaft" from Shaft (1971)Performed by Isaac Hayes, this is just a song that sticks with you forever and makes everyone amped when they hear it. A groundbreaking funk masterpiece that defined the blaxploitation genre and earned Hayes an Oscar."Stayin' Alive" from Saturday Night Fever (1977)One of the coolest movie openings of all time, it really sets the mood and the scene of the times. Performed by the Bee Gees. The anthem of the disco era, this song...
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