I was supposed to start this on August 1st, but life had other ideas — so now we’re kicking things off with I was supposed to start this on August 1st, but life had other plans — so now we’re kicking things off with four in one night to catch up. This is my Top 31 Movie Soundtrack Countdown, and no, it’s not just about the movies — it’s about the music that made the movie. These soundtracks lived in my tape deck first, then my CD player, and now my playlists. Every one of them earned its spot.
And yes, I had help — shoutout to ChatGPT for helping me rebuild the list, re-rank it, and stress over every last sax solo, synth riff, and prom theme.
I’ll be linking to each soundtrack’s Wikipedia page if you want to dig deeper, rediscover the track listings, or argue with your own memory of what played during that prom scene.
And don’t worry — this won’t be the last time we visit movie soundtracks. 🎶
31. Back to the Future (1985):
The Trailer:
My soundtrack picks:
Huey Lewis & The News – The Power Of Love (Official Music Video):
Marty McFly Plays “Johnny B. Goode” and “Earth Angel”
30. Pretty Woman (1990):
The Trailer:
My soundtrack picks:
Go West – King Of Wishful Thinking (Official Music Video):
Roxette – It Must Have Been Love (Official Music Video):
Roy Orbison – Oh, Pretty Woman (from Black & White Night):
29. Cocktail (1988):
The Trailer:
My soundtrack picks:
Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry Be Happy (Official Music Video):
The Beach Boys – Kokomo (Official Video), Full HD (Digitally Remastered and Upscaled):
Hippy Hippy Shake:
28. St. Elmo’s Fire (1985):
The Trailer:
My soundtrack picks:
John Parr – St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion) (Official Music Video):
Love Theme from St. Elmo’s Fire (For Just a Moment):
This is an open thread
