John Williams Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Obi-WanJohn Williams43rank/position

John Williams – Obi-Wan (From “Obi-Wan Kenobi”/Official Audio)

This is the theme for Obi-Wan Kenobi, composed by the maestro John Williams.

In fact, he was apparently the only major character who didn’t have his own theme, and it’s said Williams himself was eager to compose one.

The piece is characterized by a restrained, quiet atmosphere that seems to reflect Obi-Wan’s introspective state of mind.

Yet beneath the melody, you can sense a clear light of hope that stirs the listener’s heart.

It serves as the theme for the 2022 Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi and is included on the album Obi-Wan Kenobi (Original Soundtrack).

If you listen while contemplating the epic tale, you may feel closer to the solitary Jedi’s heart.

Olympic Fanfare and ThemeJohn Williams44rank/position

John Williams: “Olympic Fanfare and Theme”

Here is a fanfare composed by John Williams, known as the creator of many famous film scores such as Star Wars, E.T., and Indiana Jones.

Written for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, this piece has continued to be beloved as a standard in a variety of settings.

Beginning with a lavish trumpet fanfare, it’s an unforgettable work—truly a masterpiece of the fanfare genre.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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PrologueJohn Williams45rank/position

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Soundtrack – 01. Prologue

An intro that even sounds like a music box… this is quintessential Harry Potter.

This piece plays in the prologue of the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

The progression from a slightly eerie beginning to a majestic tone really sticks in your ears.

It makes you feel as if you’ve stepped right into the film’s magical world.

It’s a track that symbolizes the work and is indispensable when talking about it.

By the way, it’s also the first track on the soundtrack.

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Araki Jakkan

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Quidditch, Third YearJohn Williams46rank/position

Quidditch, Third Year

This is the piece that plays during the Quidditch match in bad weather in the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

It brilliantly captures both the sense of speed as the players slice through the rain clouds and the ominous shadow creeping in.

The composition is not simply valiant; the intermingling hints of dread create a complex texture that can be seen as emblematic of the series’ shift toward a darker worldview.

Just by listening, you can almost feel the cold raindrops hitting your face.

Rey Meets BB-8John Williams47rank/position

John Williams – Rey Meets BB-8 (Audio Only)

It’s used in the scene where Rey, the heroine of the story, discovers BB-8.

While Rey is having her evening meal, she notices BB-8 caught in a net by a fellow scavenger named Teedo.

She cuts the net and frees BB-8, and the two begin traveling together.

The piece is filled with BB-8’s cuteness, the grandeur of the desert, and Rey’s sense of loneliness.

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HATSUMI

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Secrets of the CastleJohn Williams48rank/position

Secrets of the Castle

At night in Hogwarts, a tense atmosphere hangs in the air as someone sneaks down an empty corridor.

It’s a track from the third film in the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, composed by John Williams.

The familiar theme peeks out for a moment, while an ominous and mysterious melody leaves a strong impression.

It heightened the mood in those scenes where Harry explores the castle with the Marauder’s Map and eavesdrops on conversations.

An irresistible piece that lets you savor the thrill of adventure!

Somewhere in my memoryJohn Williams49rank/position

Somewhere in My Memory (“Home Alone” Main Theme) – Piano Cover & Sheet Music

Born as the main theme of the film Home Alone, this beloved piece portrays warm family memories and Christmas seen through a child’s eyes.

Written in 1990 as a film score, it is an original carol composed by John Williams with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.

The sparkling blend of orchestra and chorus, enriched with sleigh bells and glockenspiel, evokes the beauty of a snowy night.

Modulations woven into its warmly major-key melody create a poignant interplay of nostalgia and joy.

Played softly on the piano, it can become a reflective performance that recalls cherished time with family; arranged more brilliantly, it’s sure to liven up a home party.