Here is a list of songs that we connect with movies that I would deem in the category “romantic”. You hear them at weddings and mix tapes (pardon-CD’s) for people trying to explore their lovie-dovieness. In the spirit of that heart shaped holiday and since I’ve at least acknowledged other realms of lovie goodness in the movies I’m going to do a Top Ten Romantic Movie Songs. These are just songs that we associate with movies or a particular movie scene, nothing specific. Some of the choices may be obvious, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t good!
10. “It Must Have Been Love”
Roxette
9. “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing”
Aerosmith
8. “Kiss From A Rose”
Seal
7. “Moon River”
Audrey Hepburn
Classic and utterly haunting “Moon River” is one of the most memorable songs ever, and Hepburn’s melancholy and beautiful voice resonate permanently.
6. “In Your Eyes”
Peter Gabriel
The power of John Cusack and the boombox. Who doesn’t feel the romance of Cusack and his heart broken, devoted self here? Anyone who has seen this movie will always connect Peter Gabriel’s classic voice with Say Anything.
5. “My Heart Will Go On”
Celine Dion
The haunting score of James Horner, the tragic yet uplifting ending of Titanic was concluded with the beautifully performed song “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, who gave the performance of her life singing this beautifully wonderfully sad song that really summed up all the feelings of joy and sadness that the film Titanic gave. You can say what you want, but this song is beautiful.
4. “I Will Always Love You”
Whitney Houston
Perhaps one of the greatest singers ever, Whitney Houston belts out this Dolly Parton original and makes it her own singing it simply and beautifully, with an incredibly palpable tone that could choke up the toughest of hearts. A perfect end to a really good romance film, but even more perfect just on it’s own and one of the highlights of Whitney’s very remarkable career.
3. “Everything I Do”
Bryan Adams
How could this not end up on this? The lyrics, the score, and Adams heartfelt voice sell this beautiful song that played at the end of Robin Hood’s finale. Arguably one of the best songs for a movie ever in my thoughts, this song makes you feel the passion for the magical kind of love that only seems to happen in the movies.
2. “Iris”
Goo Goo Dolls
Another on the “most played” of the summer lists Iris has proved to be a song that is just as poignant and powerful as the day it was released. Coming from a band that started off in the punk/ska genre it’s incredible such a heartfelt and melancholy song came and was created for a film that was all about tears and sentimentality.
1. “Unchained Melody”
Ghost
Besides being one of my favorite songs of all time this beautifully sad and incredible scene from Ghost just solidifies how powerful a piece of music can be in a movie. The movie and song were epically perfect for each and have created one of the most memorable moments in film, along with a song romantically connected with a movie in a way no other is even close to.
Honorable Mentions: Dirty Dancing “Time Of My Life”, Romeo and Juilet “Kissing You”, Avatar “I See You”, Don Juan DeMarco “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman”, and City Of Angels “Uninvited”
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Great post! I also liked most of the songs from Once. Also I’ll be seeing you sung by Billie Holiday in the Notebook is a classic. That theme score of In the Mood for Love is also oddly memorable.
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The song from Officer and a Gentlemen!
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Just Once from Last American Virgin….can’t hear that song without thinking about that movie
Oh that’s such a great song. I’ve never seen that movie though.
Iris just a perfect song throughout and I especially love the inclusion of Moon River and It Must Have Been Love. They’re all great choices, though.
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heres some great romantic songs…
* dont know much about history… What a Wonderful World from Witness, was our first Great Scenes ever on rvr – check it out
* Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes… Shallow Hal
* you got Dont Wanna Miss A Thing right but got the wrong movie… should be Blades of Glory – ‘I miss you Jimmy! And I dont wanna miss a thing..’
Definitely What A Wonderful World. Great part of that movie.
Hahahahahaha @ Blades of Glory
Des’ree’s “Kissing You,” the theme for the otherwise non-remarkable “Romeo + Juliet,” is one hell of a love song, and it beautifully highlights the “falling in love” scene between Danes and DiCaprio.
I wasn’t a fan of the movie myself either, though I did love the connection between R & J. They certainly had chemistry. It was an incredible song that made their moments a lot more palpable than they probably deserved considering the rest of the film.
Great list!
I would have picked pretty much all of them in a list like that. Some very heartbreaking moments associated with those songs in the movies. It Must Have Been Love in Pretty Woman totally hurts every time I watch it.
Iris – is my favorite song ever and just fits so well with City of Angels.
Number 1 choice for Unchained Melody is brilliant as that scene has been a parody more times than anything else I am sure!
Love seeing Roxette’s name again. But, no “Take My Breath Away” from Top Gun?
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One song which I thought should have been included is “Come what may – Moulin Rouge”