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[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!

[2026] That iconic scene, one more time… Recommended Western movie theme songs and insert songs (91–100)

Start A FireJohn Legend

This uplifting, up-tempo track blends a variety of genres into a moving piece that enriches the film’s story.

Set to a melody where jazz and pop are beautifully harmonized, John Legend’s expressive vocals resonate deeply.

Released as part of the soundtrack for the December 2016 film La La Land, it is included on the album “La La Land: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.” The song is featured in an impressive scene where John Legend’s character, Keith, performs it, further enhancing the film’s world.

It’s a perfect pick for those who want to revel in an exhilarating melody and refined vocals, or for anyone who wishes to relive their memories of La La Land through music.

My Element

Steal The ShowLauv

Lauv – Steal The Show (From “Elemental”)
Steal The ShowLauv

The main theme song for Pixar’s 2023 film Elemental is Steal The Show by American singer-songwriter Lauv.

It’s included on the movie’s soundtrack and was also released as a single by Lauv.

The lyrics, which evoke the relationship between the characters Ember and Wade, give a warm, heartfelt feeling.

The music video is built around their first date scene, so be sure to check it out.

[2026] Relive Those Iconic Moments… Recommended Theme and Insert Songs from Western Films (101–110)

Charlie's Angels

Independent Women, Pt. IDestiny’s Child

Destiny’s Child – Independent Women Part I (Official HD Video)
Independent Women, Pt. IDestiny's Child

Destiny’s Child gained popularity with high-level R&B despite being an idol group.

Their “Independent Women, Pt.

I” was released in 2001.

It was used as the theme song for the film Charlie’s Angels, in which three female spies use seduction and disguises to gather intelligence from their enemies.

The song’s bright vibe matches the film’s comedic tone perfectly.

It was also a commercial success, winning the Billboard Music Award for Top Soundtrack Single.

Betty Blue SoundtrackGabriel Yared

Betty Blue 37°2 Le Matin Gabriel Yared (audio only OST)
Betty Blue SoundtrackGabriel Yared

An introduction to Gabriel Yared, who composed the soundtrack for the French film “Betty Blue.” Although the film’s content is somewhat heavy, its visual beauty and the poignancy of the story make it unforgettable for anyone who sees it.

Matching the scenes, the main theme is performed on saxophone in some parts and arranged for piano in others, and this harmony between film and music may be one reason the movie became a hit.

Incidentally, the French composer Gabriel Yared leveraged the film’s success to move into the American film industry, contributing scores to Oscar-caliber works such as “The English Patient,” “The Talented Mr.

Ripley,” and “Cold Mountain.”

Over The RainbowJudy Garland

Judy Garland – Over The Rainbow (Subtitiles)
Over The RainbowJudy Garland

In the American film The Wizard of Oz, the insert song sung by Judy Garland, who plays the protagonist Dorothy, is Over the Rainbow.

Both the film and the song were hits.

The song has become established as a jazz standard and continues to be covered by a wide range of musicians to this day.

Love LoveTake That

The song “Love Love” by Take That was used in the fourth film of the X-Men series, X-Men: First Class.

There’s an “X-Men Version” of the music video that features footage from the movie.

The track was created to align with the film’s theme.

The Way We WereBarbra Streisand

The Way We Were is a 1973 American film starring Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand.

In brief, it’s something like an epic romance that spans several decades, beginning with anti-war activism on a college campus before World War II.

This nostalgic, beautiful song sung by Barbra serves as the film’s theme song.