What songs remind you of what movies?

[Al_The_Strange]

Whether they're theme songs, songs featured prominently, musical numbers, or just a song that vaguely reminds you of a movie, what songs make you think of what movies? And why?

I could probably come up with oodles, but some examples are...

David Bowie's "Cat People" reminds me of "Inglourious Basterds" (song was used in the scene where the woman's preparing for vengeance)

Dick Dale's "Misirlou" reminds me of "Pulp Fiction" (obviously)

Massive Attack's "Protection" (featuring Tracey Thorn) reminds me a bit of "Hackers" (song was used in one scene)

Whenever I hear the song "Somebody to Love," I'll think of Jim Carrey singing it in "The Cable Guy."

What about you?

[master_8ball]

Eye of the Tiger will forever remind me of Rocky 3.

Candle in the Wind reminds me of Lion King more so than Princess Diana.

And everytime I hear Master of Puppets I laugh to myself thinking about the scene in Old School.

[BLUEGRASS]

"Tiny Dancer" = Almost Famous

"Ride of the Valkyries" = Apocalypse Now

"Blaze of Glory" = Young Guns II

"In Your Eyes" = Say Anything

"Kiss From a Rose" = Batman Forever

"Stuck in the Middle With You" = Reservoir Dogs

"Goodbye Horses" = Silence of the Lambs (and Clerks II)

"Danger Zone" = Top Gun

"Iris" = City of Angels

[BLUEGRASS]

Originally Posted by BLUEGRASS

"Tiny Dancer" = Almost Famous

"Ride of the Valkyries" = Apocalypse Now

"Blaze of Glory" = Young Guns II

"In Your Eyes" = Say Anything

"Kiss From a Rose" = Batman Forever

"Stuck in the Middle With You" = Reservoir Dogs

"Goodbye Horses" = Silence of the Lambs (and Clerks II)

"Danger Zone" = Top Gun

"Iris" = City of Angels

Some More:

"Neutron Dance" = Beverly Hills Cop

"The Power of Love" = Back to the Future

"Dragula" = The Matrix

"I'm Alright" = Caddyshack

"Tequila" = Pee Wee's Big Adventure

"Cruel Summer" = The Karate Kid (original)

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by wilky61

"Alone Again Or" by Love reminds me of Pulp Fiction for some reason, too. Something about the trumpet. Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" also reminds me of Pulp Fiction. And "Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon" by Urge Overkill. And that Chuck Berry Song 'You Never Can Tell' or whatever, but I usually listen to a Bob Seger cover named "C'est La Vie"

Tarantino always features music prominently in his soundtracks (e.g., Bobby Womack's "Across 110th St." in Jackie Brown and "Stuck in the Middle With You" by Steelers Wheel in Reservoir Dogs).

Yep, Tarantino sure knows how to pick them. There's lots of interesting songs in his movies; it's just that "Misirlou" is the main theme. But Urge Overkill's song reminds me of the movie too.

Originally Posted by wilky61

Assuming you're talking about Jefferson Airplane and not Queen or somebody else, that song always reminds me of one of the best scenes in Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas.

Yep, Jefferson Airplane is the one. I know I've seen "Fear and Loathing," but I don't remember the music.

Originally Posted by BLUEGRASS

Some More:

"Neutron Dance" = Beverly Hills Cop

"The Power of Love" = Back to the Future

"Dragula" = The Matrix

"I'm Alright" = Caddyshack

Ooh, good picks.

I primarily remember "The Heat is On" in "Beverly Hills Cop."

[BLUEGRASS]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I primarily remember "The Heat is On" in "Beverly Hills Cop."

Yeah...there's that one as well.

Now that I think about it, there are actually some movies that have multiple songs that make me think of the movie. Top Gun, The Karate Kid, Rocky IV, Beverly Hills Cop, Footloose, Saturday Night Fever, Wayne's World...

[wilky61]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Yep, Jefferson Airplane is the one. I know I've seen "Fear and Loathing," but I don't remember the music.

Right before the Wave Speech: My God, there I am/red woolen sweater scene in the club (Hunter S. Thompson/Flea from RHCP cameo appearances respectively)

[wilky61]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Dick Dale's "Misirlou" reminds me of "Pulp Fiction" (obviously)

"Alone Again Or" by Love reminds me of Pulp Fiction for some reason, too. Something about the trumpet. Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" also reminds me of Pulp Fiction. And "Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon" by Urge Overkill. And that Chuck Berry Song 'You Never Can Tell' or whatever, but I usually listen to a Bob Seger cover named "C'est La Vie"

Tarantino always features music prominently in his soundtracks (e.g., Bobby Womack's "Across 110th St." in Jackie Brown and "Stuck in the Middle With You" by Steelers Wheel in Reservoir Dogs).

Then you've got Simon and Garfunkel and The Graduate... Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, The Only Living Boy in New York (I think), and Scarborough Fair. There are four songs...

And "Ooh La La" by the Faces --> Rushmore, of course. "I Am Waiting" by the Stones, too.

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Whenever I hear the song "Somebody to Love," I'll think of Jim Carrey singing it in "The Cable Guy."

Assuming you're talking about Jefferson Airplane and not Queen or somebody else, that song always reminds me of one of the best scenes in Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas.