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Across decades, some great films have brought even greater theme songs. Take this quiz to see how well you can match the theme song to the popular film!
"My Heart Will Go On"
The Sound of Music
Titanic
"My Heart Will Go On" was recorded by Celine Dion as the title love song to James Cameron's "Titanic." It was recorded on May 22, 1997 and released on December 8th of the same year.
My Fair Lady
The Way We Were
"Circle of Life"
Pulp Fiction
Beauty and the Beast
The Lion King
"Circle of Life" was performed by Elton John on the soundtrack of "The Lion King" in 1994. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Toy Story
“Some Day My Prince Will Comeâ€
Aladdin
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
"Someday My Prince Will Come" was recorded in 1937 by Adriana Caselotti. It was written by Larry Morey and Frank Churchill for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
Midnight Cowboy
Cinderella
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"Mrs. Robinson"
Casablanca
Singin' in the Rain
The Graduate
"Mrs. Robinson" is an American classic written by Paul Simon and recorded by Simon & Garfunkel. It was released on April 5, 1968.
People
"Over the Rainbow"
Muppets Take Manhattan
The Wizard of Oz
"Over the Rainbow," from the 1939 film, "The Wizard of Oz," was performed by Judy Garland. It remains one of the most popular movie songs of all time.
Shall We Dance
Mary Poppins
"Stayin' Alive"
Singin' in the Rain
Hair
Mission Impossible
Saturday Night Fever
"Stayin' Alive" was recorded by the Bee Gees and landed a spot on the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack in 1977.
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"Danger Zone"
West Side Story
Top Gun
"Danger Zone" was performed by artist Kenny Loggins. It appeared on the "Top Gun" album and was released in 1986.
The Thomas Crown Affair
MASH
"Eye of the Tiger"
American Pie
Rocky III
"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor became the theme song of 1982's "Rocky III." The song was written by Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterik.
Point Break
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
"I Will Always Love You"
Titanic
The Rose
The Bodyguard
"I Will Always Love You" was originally recorded by Dolly Parton. However, in 1992, Whitney Houston sang it as the title love song to "The Bodyguard," in which she also starred.
The King and I
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"When Doves Cry"
Purple Rain
Prince recorded "When Dove's Cry" for the 1984 film, "Purple Rain." The lyrics begin with, "How can you just leave me standing? Alone in a world that's so cold?"
Meet Me in St. Louis
Apocalypse Now
It Happened One Night
“(I've Had) The Time of My Lifeâ€
Dirty Dancing
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" was performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes for the 1987 film, "Dirty Dancing." It received an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy Award that year.
The Breakfast Club
Pretty in Pink
Sixteen Candles
"Wind Beneath My Wings"
The Bodyguard
On the Town
Beaches
"Wind Beneath My Wings, performed by Bette Midler, was the "Beaches" theme song. The movie was released on December 21, 1988.
Fame
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"I Could Have Danced All Night"
West Side Story
My Fair Lady
"My Fair Lady" was a musical film released on November 9, 1964. It was based on "Pygmalion," a 1913 stage musical.
Shall We Dance
Guys and Dolls
"Don't You (Forget About Me)"
Pretty in Pink
The Breakfast Club
"Don't You (Forget About Me)" was performed in 1985 by Scottish rock band Simple Minds. It is played during both the opening and closing credits of "The Breakfast Club."
Sixteen Candles
St. Elmo's Fire
"It Had to Be You"
When Harry Met Sally
"It Had to Be You" was released in 1924. Though it was used in many films through the decades, it was most notably used as the theme song of "When Harry Met Sally."
Top Hat
A League of Their Own
An American in Paris
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"Rainbow Connection"
Singin' in the Rain
The Muppet Movie
"The Rainbow Connection" is from the 1979 film, "The Muppet Movie." It was performed by Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog.
Goldfinger
Grease
"Up Where We Belong"
A Walk to Remember
Flashdance
An Officer and a Gentleman
"Up Where We Belong" was a duet sung by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. It was recorded in1982 for the film, "An Officer and a Gentleman," starring Richard Gere.
Dirty Dancing
"Lose Yourself"
Nashville
Moulin Rouge!
Young Frankenstein
8 Mile
"Lose Yourself" was recorded in 2002 and was featured on the soundtrack of "8 Mile." Eminem sang the song, and also starred as the film's main character.
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"Old Time Rock and Roll"
Footloose
Risky Business
"Old Time Rock and Roll" was released in March of 1979. It gained popularity after being featured in "Risky Business" with Tom Cruise in 1983.
Jerry Maguire
8 Mile
"All That Jazz"
Cover Girl
Chicago
From the Chicago soundtrack, "All That Jazz" gained further popularity when "Chicago" was adapted to the big screen. It was performed by actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 2002.
Footloose
42nd Street
"Unchained Melody"
Show Boat
Meet Me in St. Louis
Top Hat
Ghost
"Ghost" was released in 1990 and was one of the most successful films, grossing more than $505 million at the box office. "Unchained Melody" was recorded in 1955, but gained popularity again as the film's feature song.
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"The Power of Love"
Rocky
Back to the Future
"The Power of Love" was performed by Huey Lewis and the News in 1985. It was written for, and featured in, the 1985 film, "Back to the Future."
The Blue Lagoon
Somewhere in Time
"Take a Look Around"
Rocky
Mission Impossible II
Perfomed by rock band Limp Bizkit, "Take a Look Around" became the theme song to "Mission Impossible II" and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
Grease
Moulin Rouge!
"I'm Shipping Up to Boston"
The Town
Mystic River
The Departed
Dropkick Murphy's classic hit "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" was released in 2005. In 2006, it was featured on the soundtrack to "The Departed."
Fever Pitch
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"Bitter Sweet Symphony"
Cruel Intentions
"Bittersweet Symphony" was performed by The Verve and released in 1997. It served as the theme and closing track to "Cruel Intentions" in 1999.
Legally Blonde
Step Mom
Forrest Gump
"It Must Have Been Love"
Clueless
American Beauty
Pretty Woman
Roxette's "It Must Have Been Love" originally had Christmas references in the lyrics. They were removed specifically for the version that appeared in 1990's film, "Pretty Woman."
Dances with Wolves
"Call Me"
Jerry Maguire
American Gigolo
"Call Me" was recorded by Blondie and became the theme song to "American Gigolo." The film was released on February 8, 1980.
American Hustle
Carrie
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"Maniac"
Flashdance
"Maniac" was released in 1983. It was sung by Michael Sembello and appears in a memorable dance scene in "Flashdance."
Carrie
Singin' in the Rain
Fame
"Stay (I Missed You)"
The Spy Who Loved Me
Philadelphia
Reality Bites
"Stay (I Missed You) was recorded by Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories. It was released on May 17, 1994 and was the lead single from the "Reality Bites" soundtrack in 1994.
Love Me Tonight
"Kiss From A Rose"
Edward Scissorhands
Batman Forever
Batman Forever was released in 1995 and featured "Kiss From A Rose," which had been released in July 1994. "Kiss From A Rose" was written and performed by Seal.
The Witches
Reversal of Fortune
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"I Just Called To Say I Love You"
Cast Away
The Woman in Red
"I Just Called To Say I Love You" was written and performed by Stevie Wonder. Wonder had six songs in total on the soundtrack to the 1984 film, "The Woman in Red."
In the Mood for Love
Sideways
"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"
A League of Their Own
The Goonies
Mannequin
"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" was performed by Jefferson Starship. The song was released in 1987 and was nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe.
Sixteen Candles
"Crazy For You"
The Color Purple
Back to the Future
St. Elmo's Fire
Vision Quest
"Crazy For You" was recorded by Madonna and released in 1985. Madonna appears in the film singing the song at a local bar.
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"Evergreen"
Taxi Driver
Silver Streak
A Star is Born
"Evergreen" is the love theme from the 1976 film, "A Star is Born." It was performed by Barbara Streisand.
Bound for Glory
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