[2026] Relive those iconic moments… Recommended theme songs and insert songs from Western films
Masterpiece and hit songs used in tie-ins tend to stick in our memories as snapshots from each of our lives.
Among them, movie theme songs are somehow special—just hearing them can instantly bring back memories of going to see the film and its unforgettable scenes.
In this article, we’re bringing you a comprehensive roundup of classic songs that were featured as theme songs or insert tracks in foreign films—tunes that are sure to resonate with your memories.
From timeless classics to recent hits, you’ll find plenty of instantly recognizable songs across eras and genres.
Enjoy!
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[2026] That unforgettable scene once more… Recommended theme songs and insert songs from foreign films (71–80)
Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra
The song is incredibly poppy, but in the film it plays over an intense battle scene, and that contrast really gets you.
It was used as the opening theme for the superhero movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
2, and it’s a track by the British rock band Electric Light Orchestra.
It’s included on their 1977 album Out of the Blue.
Taken at face value it’s a catchy tune, but the lyrics, which evoke a relationship between light and darkness, give it a sense of shadow and depth.
When You Wish Upon A StarJiminy Cricket
This song, known in Japanese as “When You Wish Upon a Star,” was born as a number in the classic Disney film Pinocchio and later became established as a jazz standard.
In the movie, it is sung by Jiminy Cricket, the cricket who serves as the storyteller.
Georgia On My MindRay Charles
Ray is a biographical film about the American musician Ray Charles, who passed away in 2004.
One of the most memorable parts of this carefully crafted portrayal of his triumphs and setbacks is the song Georgia on My Mind.
Incidentally, the state of Georgia restored his honor after previously banning him for breaching a concert contract, and in 1979 designated this song as the state song.
The Power Of LoveHuey Lewis & The News
While it’s known as the theme song for the film Back to the Future, it’s actually a signature track by Huey Lewis & The News, released in 1985.
Its upbeat melody celebrating the power of love perfectly matched the movie’s world and became a massive hit.
It earned the band their first No.
1 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100 and won American Music Awards for Favorite Single and Favorite Video Single.
The song’s lyrics, which bring hope to everyday life, are especially appealing.
It’s a recommended track to listen to with someone you love, or when you want to reminisce about your youth.
I’ll Never Love AgainLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper
This is an extraordinarily beautiful song used in the 2018 film A Star Is Born.
Lady Gaga’s unadorned vocals are overwhelming—truly beautiful and deeply moving, you can’t help but be captivated.
Although it’s a story starring Lady Gaga and has a somewhat feminine image, it’s a musical/romance film that I’d love for men to enjoy as well.
Barbie World (with Aqua)Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice
A groundbreaking collaboration that overturns the conventions of pop music has arrived.
Teaming up, Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice deliver a modern take on the classic hit “Barbie Girl.” The track blends drill and pop, enriched with elements of Jersey club for a fresh, cutting-edge sound.
Released in June 2023, it garnered buzz as part of the Barbie movie soundtrack.
It peaked at No.
7 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Nicki the most top 10 entries of any female rapper.
With lyrics that deftly capture the essence of Barbie’s world, it’s sure to resonate with movie fans.
Overflowing with Barbie love, this song invites you to dive into a dream world of your own.
Cucurrucucu PalomaCaetano Veloso
This song appears as one of the featured tracks in the film Talk to Her by Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, who won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film with All About My Mother.
The movie is a somewhat quirky and unconventional love story, and within it, this song has a poignant, beautiful quality that deeply moves the listener.