I was blog-surfing today, hunting down newly released music videos when I came across this list created by the people at AOL. The bloggers rounded up what they believe to be the 77 most unforgettable movie songs. Why 77? No idea. But they included pretty much everyone you can think of–from Titanic’s “My Heart Will Go On” to “I Believe I can Fly” from Space Jam. But as usual, I thought there were some very memorable contenders that were left off the list…
“Head Over Heels” and “Mad World” - Donnie Darko
Tears for Fears’ “Head over Heels” in Donnie Darko is one of the best examples of a director using a song as more than just a part of the backdrop. The dream-like sequence of a mundane day at Donnie’s school is made even more unbearably mundane as the 80s hit teams up with the camera for a peek into the lives of each of the characters.
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I actually saw Gary Jules perform ”Mad World” at SXSW. His set, which was composed of a bunch of alt-country stuff, came to an abrupt end when he closed it with the haunting Tears for Fears cover. All I could think about as I sat in that dark auditorium was Frank the bunny and the strange, baffling resolution. (Frank still haunts me in my dreams. I’m not kidding.)
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“Blower’s Daughter” - Closer
Damien Rice’s “Blower’s Daughter” is a song, I’d loved for months before the movie was released. So I had already had my own attachment to it. But after watching “Closer,” all it does is remind me of the sad, uncomfortable ending.
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“I Say A Little Prayer” - My Best Friend’s Wedding
All I really know about Dionne Warwick is that she’s related to Whitney Houston and sings one of the cheesiest songs ever written with Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Oh yeah, and she believes in psychics. (OK, so I know a lot.) But she reminds me of that time me and my mom bonded when we went to see “My Best Friend’s Wedding.” Watching Rupert Everett sing “I Say A Little Prayer” had every girl wishing he was straight and that all families could break into song. Yeah, I know, lame movie, so sue me!
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“Afternoon Delight” - Anchorman
One of the best, recent memorable movie moments is in Anchorman. Watching Will Ferrell using the Starland Vocal Band’s “Afternoon Delight” to explain how it feels to be in love to his fellow news cronies never gets old. Outta sight my man!
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“Holiday Road” - Vacation movies
And last but not least, Lindsey Buckingham’s “Holiday Road” in pretty much, every National Lampoon’s vacation movie is probably the most unforgettable of them all. This song is my childhood!
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I know there are probably many more. Anyone got any other suggestions?
