Movies with an ordinary storyline can be helped by a good soundtrack. You must have found many soundtracks that are timeless and still widely heard from the past until now.
The following is a category list of how long movie soundtracks can stay atop the charts. This acclaimed soundtrack can also be found as background music when on news shows featuring the latest celebrity news and gossip.
1. West Side Story (1961)
West Side Story is known to have made its newest version, starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler in 2020. However, the previous version in 1961 has an influence that cannot be underestimated. The musical stage is the basis for this film’s story in telling Shakespeare’s classic drama Romeo and Juliet. Rita Moreno shows her quality as a legendary actress in this film.
The soundtrack entitled West Side Story topped the charts for 54 weeks. The songs “Maria”, “I Feel Pretty”, “America” and “Jet Song” are also widely known today. Ballads and love stories have become a favorite of many people across generations.
2. South Pacific (1958)
Hammerstein and Rodgers’ musical South Pacific was adapted for the big screen in 1958. It dates from the time of World War II and selects many characters from a South Pacific island.
This film is considered to lack the sensibilities of the modern era, such as the absence of Asians who play Asians in the story. Even so, the impact of the soundtrack is quite significant.
The soundtrack from the South Pacific topped the charts for 31 weeks.
3. Saturday Night Fever (1977)
In Saturday Night Fever actor John Travolta’s role is considered to be one of the most satisfying role plays. Music and dance appear quite dominant in this film, and this will make the soundtrack unforgettable. All the elements in this film, including the soundtrack, are time capsules that are carried across generations.
The soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever was sung by the Bee Gees during their heyday. “Night Fever”, “Stayin’ Alive” and “More Than a Woman” have been top sellers for the longest time, 24 weeks. Most soundtracks will be representative of the fun disco era.
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4. Purple Rain (1984)
Purple Rain is a semi-autobiography of music legend Prince. The artist’s rock music is still considered one of the best today. Apart from the existence of several shortcomings in the film, such as the storyline and also the dialogue that is not good, at least the soundtrack has succeeded in being extraordinary and will also be remembered for all time.
Purple Rain includes all of Prince’s best music, including the music titled “When Doves Cry” and also the song “Purple Rain” itself which is still considered the best pop work today. The film’s soundtrack can last 24 weeks at the top of the charts.
5. I Have Nothing (1992)
Whitney Houston starred in the film The Bodyguard and played an Academy Award-winning actress who is heavily threatened by a sinister stalker.
The soundtrack for the film The Bodyguard was composed and sung by the legend himself, namely Whitney Houston. The song called “I Have Nothing” is the best and most legendary.
Whitney Houston did and took Album of the Year honors for that album, and she got her fair share of credit for the film’s soundtrack. However, the death of Whitney Houston was trending in the latest celebrity news and gossip at that time.
6. Can’t Help Falling In Love (1961)
Baz Luhrman decided to enlist rock star Elvis Presley to star in many film projects, one of which was Blue Hawaii. Blue Hawaii has a storyline similar to Presley’s story. Angela Lansbury plays Presley’s mother in this film.
“Can’t Help Falling In Love” is considered the best love song. The story in this song tells about the depth of a forbidden love. Then there’s the song “Rock-a-Hula Baby”, then the title song “Blue Hawaii”, and also the song “Hawaiian Wedding Song” which is a legacy of vintage Elvis.
When you see the latest celebrity news and gossip telling about romance, it’s not uncommon for this song to be played too.
7. (I Had) the Time of My Life (1987)
Dirty Dancing is a film about romance with a dance combination that is still remembered today. Jennifer Gray and Patrick Swayze experienced career development because of their roles in this film. This film tells the story of music and the power of dance, with a story of young love.
This film has a very iconic soundtrack with the title “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”, sung by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley.
8. My Heart Will Go On (1997)
No one would expect better than a film with the most iconic love story in history in the modern era. Titanic knows very well how to capitalize on viewers’ great interest in love stories and also their curiosity about this iconic shipwreck. A masterpiece of romance by James Cameron is the most memorable film of all time.
The Titanic soundtrack song is pinned on a masterpiece, and I don’t think that’s an exaggeration. Celine Dion succeeded in the rendition of this legendary song with her classy voice, and the song “My Heart Will Go On”, a ballad song that tells a very memorable love story.
The very melancholic and loving soundtrack of Titanic’s song performed well by Celine Dion won her Academy Award and made her a legend.
9. A Spoonful of Sugar (1965)
Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews do a great job of conveying the overall storyline.
The film’s soundtrack is delightful and suitable for generations of parents and children alike. The title tracks include “Spoonful of Sugar”, “Supercalifragilistic Expialidocious” and “Step in Time” which is the most memorable.
10. OST Exodus (1961)
Exodus is an early Israeli historical fiction film. Paul Newman stars as Ari Ben Canaan, a former captain in the ranks of the Jewish Brigade, tasked with bringing Holocaust survivors to camp after their expulsion from continental Europe.
The soundtrack that is displayed is very good and steals the attention. Ernest Gold’s music received the Academy Award for Best Musical Drama or Comedy in 1960. The main theme song, performed by pianist Arthur Ferrante along with Louis Teicher is considered the best.
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