Great movies have a lot of elements that make them fantastic, including their musical score. And some films go above and beyond what we expect, having music that would’ve already been fantastic on its own, and become legendary when paired with their given movie.These are the songs that both transcended and elevated the medium they were made for, becoming a staple of our playlists for years to come. By just reading their names, you’ll be stuck singing them for hours on end. Join us in remembering them, and form the ultimate list to hear one classic song after another.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});IMDbMy Heart Will Go On from TitanicIs there a more iconic ’90s movie ballad? Celine Dion’s powerful vocals defined the 1997 blockbuster. Composed by James Horner with lyrics by Will Jennings, the song sailed to an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1998.IMDbLose Yourself from 8 MileEminem captured the film’s gritty determination with this track, which he co-wrote for the movie. It became his first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003.IMDbShallow from A Star Is BornThe emotional centerpiece of the film, this duet between Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper was an instant classic. Gaga co-wrote the song, which perfectly captured the movie’s heart and won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2019.IMDbLet It Go from FrozenYou couldn’t escape this song in 2013, and for good reason. Performed by Idina Menzel, this Disney power anthem won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2014, empowering kids and tormenting parents in equal measure.IMDbSkyfall from the James Bond Film SkyfallAdele delivered a Bond theme for the ages, co-writing and performing this dramatic track for the film. It felt instantly classic, blending modern soul with 007 tradition and winning the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2013.IMDb(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life from Dirty DancingThe climactic anthem from the 1987 romance was performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, winning the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1988 and inspiring countless bad dance lifts.IMDbI Don’t Want to Miss a Thing from ArmageddonAerosmith’s epic power ballad was written by songwriting genius Diane Warren for the 1998 disaster movie. The track became one of the band’s biggest hits and scored a nomination for Best Original Song at the 1999 Academy Awards.IMDbStayin’ Alive from Saturday Night FeverThe Bee Gees wrote this iconic track for the film, and its bassline is forever linked to John Travolta’s confident strut. The song became a worldwide hit, perfectly capturing the disco era’s swagger on and off the dance floor.IMDbThe Theme from GhostbustersRay Parker Jr. wrote and performed this impossibly catchy tune for the paranormal comedy. The song was a massive hit, and its famous catchphrase earned it an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.IMDbA Whole New World from AladdinThis magical carpet ride of a song gave Disney’s 1992 animated film its soaring, romantic heart. Written by Alan Menken and Tim Rice, it charmed audiences and the Academy, winning the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1993.IMDbStreets of Philadelphia from PhiladelphiaBruce Springsteen wrote and performed this hauntingly beautiful track for the drama. Its somber, reflective tone perfectly matched the film’s heavy themes, earning The Boss a well-deserved Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1994.IMDbWhat Was I Made For? from BarbieWritten by Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, this song brought unexpected depth and melancholy to the blockbuster. Eilish’s quiet, moving performance resonated with millions and won the Best Original Song Oscar in 2024.IMDbWhen You Wish Upon a Star from PinocchioThis song is pure Disney magic. Performed by Cliff Edwards as Jiminy Cricket in the 1940 classic, it won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1941 and became the timeless anthem for the entire Walt Disney Company.IMDbEye of the Tiger from Rocky IIIWhen Sylvester Stallone needed a song for his movie, the band Survivor delivered this absolute knockout. The ultimate training montage music, “Eye of the Tiger” was nominated for an Academy Award and still puts us in a training mood.IMDbYou’ve Got a Friend in Me from Toy StoryRandy Newman’s simple, heartwarming tune perfectly established the central friendship of the Pixar classic. Performed by Newman himself, the song set the stage for a new era of animation and earned an Oscar nomination in 1996.The post 15 of the Best Songs Ever Written for a Movie appeared first on Den of Geek.