[2026] Relive those iconic moments… Recommended theme songs and insert songs from Western films

CoolWest Side Story

West Side Story – Cool (1961) HD

West Side Story is a film adaptation of a Broadway musical based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Songs featured in the movie—such as Tonight, America, Maria, and Cool—have captivated many people, and the soundtrack achieved unprecedented sales.

kokomoThe Beach Boys

Cocktail-Kokomo

The Beach Boys’ “Kokomo,” a song that makes everyone yearn for California, was used in the Tom Cruise film Cocktail.

Their tracks—emblematic of the ’60s—are often chosen for movies set in California or for tropical surfing scenes.

Yet despite singing so passionately about the ocean, lead vocalist Brian Wilson reportedly not only can’t surf—he can’t even swim.

And although he wrote perfect driving songs, he didn’t even have a driver’s license; he was, by all accounts, a decidedly indoor type of musician.

Flashdance What A FeelingIrene Cara

Irene Cara – Flashdance What A Feeling (Official Music Video)

Flashdance, the 1983 film famous for its intense dance sequences.

Its theme song, “Flashdance… What a Feeling,” is well known, but in fact, it was the music video’s success that ignited the film’s popularity.

Spurred by this promotional approach, more films began releasing music videos in advance to drive audience interest.

It’s a historic work that not only produced a hit song but also propelled the movie itself to success.

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The Summer KnowsJohnny Mathis

The Summer Knows ~ Johnny Mathis ~ 1994

This song is the theme of the 1971 American film ‘Summer of ’42,’ which has an atmosphere reminiscent of Italian or French cinema.

The composer of this piece, Michel Legrand, created many other beautiful film scores.

Incidentally, the film’s story centers on a boy in the throes of adolescence who becomes infatuated with a young widow, and follows the experiences of boys at that turbulent age.

Cavalleria rusticanaPietro Mascagni

The Godfather III THE END included Cavalleria Rusticana Intermezzo

This piece, perfectly suited for the tragic final ending of The Godfather, was composed by the Italian composer Pietro Mascagni and is based on an opera of the same name.

The piece is also used in the film Cavalleria Rusticana, which directly adapts the opera’s story.

As an opera intermezzo, it is extraordinarily famous, and once you hear it, its dramatic melody will undoubtedly capture your heart.

Augustus GloopDanny Elfman

Augustus Gloop

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is a musical film that depicts the adventures of boys who come to tour a mysterious chocolate factory.

It’s also famous for Johnny Depp’s portrayal of the eccentric factory owner.

The film features many insert songs, but the one that left the biggest impression was “Augustus Gloop.” Combined with the visuals of the Oompa-Loompas—creepy yet somewhat cute—singing the song, many viewers were likely shocked.

By the way, the title refers to Augustus Gloop, one of the boys who came for the tour.

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Un Homme Et Une FemmePierre Barouh, Nicole Croisille

Un Homme Et Une Femme（1966） – ThemeMusic

This is the theme song from the 1966 French film “A Man and a Woman,” which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.

It was composed by Francis Lai, a close collaborator of director Claude Lelouch.

Sung with the famous “da-ba-da-ba-da” scat, it’s a tune you’ve probably heard at least once.