Ennio Morricone Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

The ThingEnnio Morricone6rank/position

Ennio Morricone – The Thing (theme)

In July 2020, the maestro of film music, Ennio Morricone, sadly departed for heaven.

His achievements—spanning works like the Grammy-winning The Untouchables and the globally acclaimed Cinema Paradiso—are far too vast to be summed up in a short passage, but even among horror aficionados, Morricone’s music holds a special significance.

In fact, Morricone scored many early Italian horror films as well.

The piece I’m introducing here is the main title from John Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi horror masterpiece The Thing.

The way that heartbeat-like low tones reverberate within the snowbound, quasi-closed space of an Antarctic base is terrifying! Despite having almost no flashy elements, it perfectly captures the creeping dread of an unknown lifeform and the ominous foreboding of the carnage to come—truly remarkable.

Due to various circumstances, half of the music Morricone composed was not used in the film itself, but an album reconstructed by Morricone—including the unused tracks—has been released, so those who are interested should definitely check it out!

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For a Few Dollars MoreEnnio Morricone (Ennio Morikōne)7rank/position

For a Few Dollars More (Yūhi no Ganman) — Ennio Morricone

I think there are hardly any people who don’t know the film “For a Few Dollars More,” except perhaps among the younger generation.

It was such an influential Western that whenever people heard this music, everyone would mimic a quick draw.

It feels like a time that’s hard to imagine nowadays.

A Fistful Of DollarsEnnio Morricone8rank/position

(STEREO) A Fistful Of Dollars by Ennio Morricone

On July 6, 2020, Ennio Morricone, who sadly passed away at the age of 91, was a composer from Italy known around the world.

He created an immeasurable number of film scores, won numerous awards, and remained active until his later years.

His illustrious career holds important significance in the history of cinema.

This time, among Morricone’s many great works that left a lasting mark on the history of film music, we introduce a piece that represents his early career: the theme from A Fistful of Dollars, a classic of the so-called “Spaghetti Western” genre.

Its melody seems to capture the very essence of the rugged melancholy embodied by a young Clint Eastwood in the lead role—truly magnificent.

The piece is wonderful to enjoy on its own, but be sure to check it out together with the film itself.

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Deborah’s ThemeEnnio Morricone9rank/position

Deborah’s Theme (Once Upon a Time in America)—Ennio Morricone

This is a moving piece woven from elegant orchestration and a beautiful melody.

Included on the soundtrack Mr.

Morricone released in June 1984, it magnificently expresses the delicate emotions of the film Once Upon a Time in America’s female protagonist.

The gentle E-major melodic line is striking, and Ms.

Edda Dell’Orso’s vocals add further depth.

Celebrated as a masterpiece that shines in the history of film music, it has won numerous awards and continues to be cherished by renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma.

Highly recommended as a heartwarming piece to listen to on quiet nights or when you want to calm your mind.

The Good, The Bad And The UglyEnnio Morricone10rank/position

The good the bad and the ugly – Theme

Have you ever seen the film “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”? It’s a Western that portrays the exploits of three gunslingers.

The main theme of “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” is the piece of the same name, composed by Ennio Morricone.

An Italian composer, he scored many Italian-made Westerns.

The three words in the title each represent the personality of one of the gunslingers in the story.

When you listen to this piece, try reflecting on the three gunslingers.

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