[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 Western films (111–120)
Wild ThingX
The film Major League starring Charlie Sheen is a comedy modeled after a real-life baseball team.
The original version of this song was released in 1965 by a band called The Wild Ones.
In addition to being the movie’s theme song, it has also been used as an entrance theme in professional wrestling, making it a familiar tune for many Japanese people.
[2026] That iconic scene once more… Recommended Western movie theme songs and insert songs (121–130)
All The StarsKendrick Lamar & SZA
A film theme song brimming with African pride and hope, woven from majestic strings and powerful beats.
Kendrick Lamar’s commanding rap performance and SZA’s soulful vocals create a stunning harmony that perfectly captures the film’s worldview.
Released in January 2018, the track plays over the end credits of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther and peaked at No.
7 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100.
It also earned high acclaim during awards season, including a nomination for Best Original Song at the 76th Golden Globe Awards.
It’s not only ideal as an ending theme for the movie, but also a perfect anthem for moments when you want to believe in your potential and move forward, or unite your heart with cherished friends.
CaliforniaPhantom Planet
This is the theme song for the coming-of-age drama “The O,” which centers on a group of high school students living in an affluent California neighborhood.
Although Phantom Planet has disbanded, why not listen to the show’s theme song “California,” which portrays universal high school experiences like family conflicts and romance, and reminisce about your own youth? By the way, the music itself has a refreshing tone, making it perfect for listening during your morning commute.
Plastic HeartNostalghia
Here’s the song that plays during the film and in the end credits of John Wick: Chapter 2, starring Keanu Reeves.
It’s sung by American singer Ciscandra Nostalghia.
The piece features a grand, dramatic soundscape that beautifully highlights her voice, which has a certain shadowy quality.
The weighty lyrics, centered on the theme of life and death, also match the sound perfectly.
After you’ve finished the movie, you might hear it differently, with the contrast to the story giving it a new dimension.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods（Main Title Theme）Christophe Beck
Shazam! is a superhero film based on an American comic book.
Its sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, was released in March 2023.
The film’s music was composed by Canadian composer Christophe Beck, who also scored major hits like Ant-Man and Frozen II.
In the main theme of Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the powerful sound of the trombones evokes the righteous power of a superhero—it sounds really cool.
Till You’re HomeRita Wilson, Sebastián Yatra
A moving film in which Tom Hanks plays “the most disliked man in the neighborhood,” A Man Called Otto, is a remake of the Swedish movie A Man Called Ove, based on the worldwide bestselling novel.
The theme song is a track called “Til You’re Home,” performed by Rita Wilson—who is both a producer of the film and Tom Hanks’s wife—as well as an active singer-songwriter.
It’s a duet with Sebastián Yatra, a rising Colombian singer to watch, and it’s a gentle, warm ballad that perfectly matches the film’s tone.
Into the WestAnnie Lennox
A grand ballad with graceful melodies and lingering resonance beautifully colors the moving ending of a fantasy film.
Woven from a mystical vocal and orchestral arrangement, this piece, themed around the end of a journey and a new beginning, quietly moves the listener’s heart.
Released in November 2003, it was used over the end credits of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, based on J.R.R.
Tolkien’s novel, and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 76th Academy Awards.
Annie Lennox’s crystalline voice enhances the lingering emotion of the story.
It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to soothe your heart with calm, or embrace a farewell with someone dear in a positive light.
Even those unfamiliar with the film’s story will feel its universal, heart-stirring appeal.