Moving Film Score “Glory & The 54th” Civil War History Harlem Boys Choir brings haunting power to this story of black Civil War soldiers.		Love Story Music “Of Bridges & Lovers” 1992-1995 Clint Eastwood uses jazz/ blues classics to help set tone for this love story.
Soundtrack Music “The Saddest Song” 1942-1945 Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” used powerfully in several films.		Stirring Film Music “The Ecstasy of Gold” 1966-2010 Famous “gold fever” song from Good, Bad & Ugly film w/ Clint Eastwood.
Saxophone Music “Harlem Nocturne” 1939-1980s Story includes use of “Harlem Nocturne” as title track for TV’s Mike Hammer.		Film Brings New Sound “Reggae Breaks Out” 1972-74 The Harder They Come soundtrack sends reggae music soaring.
Film Music & Marketing “Big Chill Marketing” 1980s & 1990s The Big Chill soundtrack helped bring original rock music to TV ads.		Righteous Brothers Music “Lost That Lovin` Feelin`” 1964 & 1965 Includes Bobby Hatfield’s “Unchained Melody” used in Ghost with Demi Moore.
Beach Boys Music “Love & Mercy” 2015 Brian Wilson bio pic captures his genius & demons and his beautiful music.		Film Score Gems “Philadelphia Morning” 1976-1977 Underrated & poignant songs by Bill Conti helped make Rocky “best picture.”
Mystery Film Song “Sea of Love” 1959 Phil Phillips hit song plays mystery role in Al Pacino film.		Death Center Scene “Soylent Green” 1973 Classical music medley & old-world scenery help give Sol a euthanized send off.
Entertainment Assets “The Sound of Money” 2009 Story covers business legacy of Rogers and Hammerstein music.		…30 Years Later “Love is Strange” 1956-2007 Mickey & Sylvia’s 1950s hit has 1980s chart run after Dirty Dancing scene.
Film Soundtrack Hit “Louis Armstrong” What A Wonderful World This 1968 Armstrong song became a 1988 hit after use in Good Morning, Vietnam.		Piano Love Theme  “The Love Story Saga” 1970 Francis Lai’s Oscar-winning score includes theme song that became Top 40 hit.
James Bond Music “You Only Live Twice” 1967 Nancy Sinatra theme song & Japanese music make Bond film a winner.		James Bond Music “Goldfinger” 1964-1965 Shirely Bassey’s “Goldfinger” theme song became a Billboard No. 8 hit.
1950s Rock in Film “Fats Domino” 1950s-2000s His music has more than 100 film & TV credits, 1950s-2010s.		1950s Rock in Film “Rock Around The Clock” Bill Haley: 1951-1981 Blackboard Jungle‘s use of “Rock Around the Clock” sent Haley’s music soaring.
Good Song Choice “The Bourne Profitability” 1980-2016 “Extreme Ways” song by Moby fits the Bourne mold; used in film series.		Link Wray Music “Rumble” Riles Censors 1958-59 Link Wray’s power guitar upset some, but his songs are used in several films.
Rousing Film Music “Let The River Run” 1988-1989 Carly Simon’s rousing song for Working Girl left filmgoers inspired.		Poignant Film Music “Streets of Philadelphia” 1993-1994 Springsteen & Neil Young songs in Philadelphia helped convey AIDs tragedy.
Vietnam War Music “Paint It Black” 1966-2000s This Rolling Stones song used in Full Metal Jacket and TV’s Tour of Duty.		Movie Theme Song “The Green Berets” 1965-1968 “Ballad of the Green Berets” was No. 1 hit in 1966 & theme song for 1968 John Wayne film.
1950s Rock Films “Moondog Alan Freed” 1951-1956 He coined term “Rock ‘n Roll” & made series of rock music films.		Dirty Dancing Music “Do You Love Me?” 1959-1988 Old Contours’ song has new life after featured role in 1988 film.

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Date Posted: 11 January 2021
Last Update: 14 July 2023
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Article Citation:
Jack Doyle, “Music in Film: Songs & Soundtracks,”
A Topics Page, PopHistoryDig.com, January 11, 2021.

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