John Williams Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Anakin vs. Obi-WanJohn Williams11rank/position

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Soundtrack : Anakin vs Obi-Wan, the great duel

When you think of the climax of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, this is the track that comes to mind! It heightens the life-or-death duel between former master and apprentice on a lava planet with a sweeping orchestral sound.

Created by John Williams, the piece is striking for its atmosphere of heartrending tragedy that grips the listener’s chest.

The key feature of this composition is, above all, the intricate interweaving of the story’s iconic motifs.

It feels as if waves of Anakin’s anger and anguish are crashing over you, leaving you breathless.

The track is included on the acclaimed album Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, released in May 2005.

If you want to immerse yourself in the story’s climax, listening to it might just lift your spirits.

Double TroubleJohn Williams12rank/position

Double Trouble

What is this song that gives off nothing but ominous vibes…? This piece was also used in the trailer when the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released in theaters.

The school choir sings it at the start of the new term, but with all the “Double, double, toil and trouble,” it’s like—where did the celebratory new-term mood go? I’ve heard the lyrics riff on the spell muttered by the three witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

No wonder it sounds so foreboding—keep that in mind as you listen.

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Housui Sachiyo

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Main TitleJohn Williams13rank/position

John Williams – Main Title and The Attack on the Jakku Village (Audio Only)

Sometimes a movie soundtrack is just right for a drive, don’t you think? Here’s the main theme from the film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Just hearing this theme is sure to get you excited! Whether you’ve seen the movie or not, it’ll make for a fun drive.

(Maybe that’s just for men, though.)

The Chamber of SecretsJohn Williams14rank/position

The Chamber of Secrets

A very dynamic piece named after the second installment in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Its development builds impressively, as if gradually closing in on the mystery of what the “Chamber of Secrets” really is.

The interplay between the strings and the brass heightens anticipation for the story.

For some listeners, this single track alone may deliver the satisfaction of having watched an entire film.

It’s a hugely popular work, passionately supported by fans of the Harry Potter series.

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Araki Jakkan

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The Dueling ClubJohn Williams15rank/position

The Dueling Club

At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Lockhart announces he’s starting a dueling club.

He picks Snape as his assistant and opponent, but is promptly defeated.

The scene where he gets up while making excuses always makes me chuckle.

Then comes the serious bout between Potter and Malfoy, which somehow still feels kind of adorable.

Tension and comedy—this is a track that carries those contrasting vibes.

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Housui Sachiyo

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