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Janice · 02-09-2003, 03:01 AM

This question isn't about movie soundtracks. It's when a song just fits perfectly into a movie scene.

My all-time favorite is in Goodfellas when the instrumental section of 'Layla' provides the musical backdrop while the mob hits are carried out. Very effective use of a song in a movie.

Another would be the Rocky theme with Stallone running up those stairs in the original Rocky. Although the song was born from the movie, it has to be included as one of those great musical movie moments.

TJL · 02-09-2003, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
My all-time favorite is in Goodfellas when the instrumental section of 'Layla' provides the musical backdrop while the mob hits are carried out. Very effective use of a song in a movie.

Yes, "Goodfellas" did a great job of weaving songs into the scenes. Scorcese is very good at that.

Woody Allen is great at using music to punctuate a movie. The opening montage of "Manhattan" set to Gershwin is beautiful to watch.

Janice · 02-09-2003, 01:47 PM

'Almost Famous' had a nice scene on the bus with everyone singing Tiny Dancer.

'My Best Friend's Wedding' had that cool restaurant scene with the group singing, I Say A Little Prayer For You.

TJL · 02-09-2003, 02:05 PM

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'My Best Friend's Wedding' had that cool restaurant scene with the group singing, I Say A Little Prayer For You.

Man, I haaaaaate that movie.

Let's not forget Wayne, Garth and chums singing "Bohemeon Rhapsody" in "Wayne's World." That flick really revived Queen's record sales...

Kitt · 02-09-2003, 03:14 PM

Sorry to be without detail but you'll know what I'm talking about. In Beetlejuice: that song they sang when they were all possessed at the dinner table. Aaao! AaAaAaaaao! .... and I want to go home.

AnaheimPMWitch · 02-09-2003, 04:54 PM

I'm sure Laycee and all the other PM lovers will agree with me on this one but I think the way the Instrumental is playing in the back ground when the Aunts talk about the Owens family history and the Curse fits the scene perfectly

*ShortCake* · 02-09-2003, 05:11 PM

Yup I love that song in PM, and Lime in the Coconut *dies*... And Is this Real.. anyways, I also liked how they put Danger Zone in the Top Gun movie. God I cant believe I just said that. I am not a fan of the movie, just the song! LOL

Brian · 02-09-2003, 10:32 PM

The theme from Valley of the Dolls, sung by Dionne Warwick.

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 02-10-2003, 12:22 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
'My Best Friend's Wedding' had that cool restaurant scene with the group singing, I Say A Little Prayer For You.

Thats my favorite scene from the whole movie!!

TelevisionQueen · 02-10-2003, 12:43 AM

The Bohemian Rhapsody in Wayne's World is HILARIOUS! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

AKA · 02-10-2003, 02:49 AM

Elton John - Tiny Dancer
Elton John - Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters

Great scenes in a great movie accentuated by the great music.

RollerGirl · 02-10-2003, 03:51 AM

I thought the music in "Requiem for a Dream" was very effective.

Rhiannon · 02-10-2003, 05:54 PM

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Originally posted by AnahiemPMWitch
I'm sure Laycee and all the other PM lovers will agree with me on this one but I think the way the Instrumental is playing in the back ground when the Aunts talk about the Owens family history and the Curse fits the scene perfectly

Yep, I agree! I also think "Dude Looks Like A Lady" by Aerosmith is perfect for Mrs. Doubtfire

dlemond · 02-10-2003, 08:15 PM

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Yes, "Goodfellas" did a great job of weaving songs into the scenes. Scorcese is very good at that.

"Ever since I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster"
(cut to "Rags to Riches")

Goodfellas was great with the interweaving of songs.

The restaurant scene was excellent also with "And Then He Kissed Me".

And as I typed this I did a search and here are great Scorsese music examples:

http://www.popped.com/articles96-97/scorsese/

TJL · 02-10-2003, 08:42 PM

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Goodfellas was great with the interweaving of songs.

The restaurant scene was excellent also with "And Then He Kissed Me".

Loved that scene. One of the coolest steadicam shots ever.

That Scorcese music link was really interesting, dlemond.

02-09-2003, 03:01 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Best Use of a Song in a Movie? This question isn't about movie soundtracks. It's when a song just fits perfectly into a movie scene. My all-time favorite is in Goodfellas when the instrumental section of 'Layla' provides the musical backdrop while the mob hits are carried out. Very effective use of a song in a movie. Another would be the Rocky theme with Stallone running up those stairs in the original Rocky. Although the song was born from the movie, it has to be included as one of those great musical movie moments.

02-09-2003, 04:54 PM	#6
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02-09-2003, 05:11 PM	#7
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02-10-2003, 12:43 AM	#10
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02-09-2003, 01:47 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	'Almost Famous' had a nice scene on the bus with everyone singing Tiny Dancer. 'My Best Friend's Wedding' had that cool restaurant scene with the group singing, I Say A Little Prayer For You.

02-09-2003, 03:14 PM	#5
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	Sorry to be without detail but you'll know what I'm talking about. In Beetlejuice: that song they sang when they were all possessed at the dinner table. Aaao! AaAaAaaaao! .... and I want to go home.

02-09-2003, 10:32 PM	#8
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	The theme from Valley of the Dolls, sung by Dionne Warwick.

02-10-2003, 02:49 AM	#11
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Elton John - Tiny Dancer Elton John - Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters Great scenes in a great movie accentuated by the great music.

02-10-2003, 03:51 AM	#12
RollerGirl ~Just Joaquin~ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 05, 2003 Posts: 1,101	I thought the music in "Requiem for a Dream" was very effective.