Top Ten Movie Songs

Not sure about all of these. I would put In Your Eyes higher; maybe number 1, but that may belie my age and love of John Cusack. Bohemian Rhapsody in Wayne's World is indeed a classic of American cinema, but higher than The Time of My Life? As Time Goes By isn't even on the list?



10.Chad Kroeger (of Nickelback), 'Hero' ('Spider-Man' 2002)
The Nickelback frontman teamed with the lead singer of Saliva for this two-fisted salute to, like, fire-fighters, eagles, spiders and stuff. HUGE song. HUGE movie. HUGE moolah. -- JP Listen to 'Hero'

9.Jennifer Warnes & Bill Medley, 'The Time of My Life' ('Dirty Dancing' 1987)
Nobody puts Baby in the corner! This mom-rock classic provided the beat for Jennifer Gray and Patrick Swayze's climactic dirty dance, which proved that sometimes it is okay to hook up with the help. -- JP Watch '(I Had) The Time of My Life'

8.Celine Dion, 'My Heart Will Go On' ('Titanic' 1997)
... And on, and on. After a billion plays in 1990 alone, Celine's inescapable, Oscar-winning theme to the highest-grossing film in history is still getting airplay at weddings across the land. As "king of the world," Leo DiCaprio should issue a royal decree that this song never be heard again. -- JP

7.Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, 'Old Time Rock and Roll' ('Risky Business' 1991)
Bob Seger never imagined that his all-American salute to the days of old would forever conjure images of Tom Cruise's tighty whities. Good thing they didn't use 'Like a Rock' instead. -- JP Listen to 'Old Time Rock and Roll'

6.Peter Gabriel, 'In Your Eyes' ('Say Anything' 1989)
You have to respect a man who's willing to suffer for love -- and given how long he held that boombox over his head, John Cusack's arms must have been killing him. He might have gotten the girl quicker if he'd played 'Sledgehammer,' though. -- JP Listen to 'In Your Eyes'

5.The Righteous Brothers, 'Unchained Melody' ('Ghost' 1990)
Who knew pottery could be so hot? Demi and the Swayze got down and dirty to this 1965 Phil Spector-produced hit and cleaned up with a $214 million paycheck. We still blush a little when dad gives mom a clay vase for Christmas. -- JP Listen to 'Unchained Melody'

4.The Bee Gees, 'You Should Be Dancin'' ('Saturday Night Fever' 1977)
Only the kings of disco could have scored the moment when the original JT catches a fever on the dance floor. And you thought Justin got the inspiration for his 'Rock Your Body' video all by himself? Think again. -- MTC Listen to 'You Should Be Dancin''

3.Elton John, 'Tiny Dancer' ('Almost Famous' 2000)
Give it up to Cameron Crow for making 'Tiny Dancer' the new '100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.' 'Almost Famous' was an open love letter to rock 'n' roll, and this scene was the little heart over the "i." -- MTC Listen to 'Tiny Dancer'

2.Eminem, 'Lose Yourself' ('8 Mile' 2002)
If '8 Mile' is the hip-hop 'Rocky,' then 'Lose Yourself' is rap's answer to 'Eye of the Tiger.' Not only did Em's acting skills earn $300 million at the box office, he scored the biggest hit of his career and got to shout out co-star Mekhi Phifer as he spoils the film's entire plot in the song. -- JP Watch 'Lose Yourself'

1.Queen, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ('Wayne's World' 1992)
By itself, this operatic rocker has nothing to do with "party time," but when the tape is popped into the deck of Garth's "Mirth Mobile," 'Bohemian Rhapsody' gives rise to music's most excellent cinematic moment. Let the triumphant head-banging begin! -- JP Listen to 'Bohemian Rhapsody'