[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 iconic scene, one more time… Recommended Western movie theme songs and insert songs (91–100)
RehabAmy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse, the British singer-songwriter who passed away at the young age of 27.
The documentary film “AMY,” which portrays her life, has been released and features her songs.
Since this track won a Grammy Award, many of you have probably heard it somewhere before.
Just listening to its light, up-tempo beat lifts your spirits and puts you in a good mood.
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.
Un Homme Et Une FemmePierre Barouh, Nicole Croisille
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.
Purple RainPrince
Prince—an artist’s artist who has influenced countless performers with his wide-ranging musicality.
Released in 1984, Purple Rain is one of his signature works, and its refined sound has been highly acclaimed worldwide.
The song is so famous that many people might not realize it’s actually the theme song for the film Purple Rain, which he both directed and starred in.
The track pairs perfectly with the movie, so be sure to check the film out as well!
TurandotGiacomo Puccini
Did you know that the opera piece Turandot was used in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation? In Japan, it’s also famous as the music Shizuka Arakawa used when she won the gold medal at the Turin Winter Olympics.
In the film, it’s featured in the scene at Vienna’s famous opera house, where Tom Cruise tries to prevent the assassination of royalty, aided by an actress who attempts to back him up as they infiltrate the opera house with a gun hidden in an instrument case.
The flowing yellow long dress swaying as she ascends the opera house stairs is particularly memorable.
The film also brilliantly weaves highlights from this opera into the subsequent gunfight sequences, which are truly breathtaking.
LovefoolThe Cardigans
A cute track by The Cardigans featured on the soundtrack of the DiCaprio version of Romeo + Juliet.
Some of you might also know the Swedish band from their 1995 release Carnival.
While the pop sound is far from what you’d expect from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, it’s a wonderful choice—unsurprising given that director Baz Luhrmann primarily works on musical-style films.
Born SlippyUnderworld
This one song was used so memorably in the final scene of the 1996 film Trainspotting, starring Ewan McGregor.
Since its release, it has been a track that symbolizes the world of Trainspotting, captivating countless young people to this day.
Listening to it is a sure way to make you want to meet Renton and the others again—an unforgettable classic.
