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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 unforgettable scene once more… Recommended Western movie theme songs and insert songs (131–140)

The Three Musketeers

All for LoveBryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting

Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Sting – All For Love (Non-Film Version)
All for LoveBryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting

This song features a collaboration of 1980s stars Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting.

A bona fide classic that spent three consecutive weeks at number one in the U.S., it served as the theme song for Disney’s live-action film The Three Musketeers.

It’s a rock ballad with the trio’s wild vocals sounding irresistibly cool.

Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)
Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

A mid-tempo electropop power ballad featuring grand synthesizers and powerful drums.

It gently sings of the uncontrollable emotions of falling in love and the feeling of completely trusting and surrendering yourself to someone, making it a song that resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by Ellie Goulding in January 2015, it was produced for the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades of Grey and was also included on the album Delirium.

It held the No.

1 spot on the UK charts for four consecutive weeks and gained worldwide popularity.

It’s the perfect track for deepening your love with someone special or lingering in the afterglow of a heartwarming film.

The crystalline vocals and memorable melody line tenderly stay with the listener.

ShallowLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Shallow (from A Star Is Born) (Official Music Video)
ShallowLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper

An epic ballad used as the theme song for a film released in September 2018 was born from the collaboration of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

Its warm sound, grounded in acoustic guitar and piano, gently embraces the nuances of loneliness, anxiety, and the search for true love in modern society.

Performed during a pivotal stage scene in the film, it symbolizes the deepening of the two characters’ relationship.

The song received high critical acclaim, including winning Best Original Song at the 91st Academy Awards.

It’s a track that offers comfort when you feel worn out by daily life or want to feel a bond with someone you cherish.

The StoryNorah Jones

The gem-like melodies that color the film My Blueberry Nights are heartwarming pieces that beautifully fuse elements of jazz and pop.

Norah Jones’s translucent vocals and the piano’s simple yet deeply resonant lines gently envelop the film’s world.

Released in 2007, this Wong Kar-wai film features the song in both the opening and closing, adding depth to the story.

With the expressive singing only Norah Jones—who won five Grammy Awards for the album Come Away With Me—can deliver, it masterfully conveys the film’s emotions centered on loneliness, hope, and renewal.

It’s a perfect track to listen to alone on a quiet night, or when you want to reflect on memories with someone special.

Moana and the Legend of the Sea

How Far I’ll GoAuli’i Cravalho

Auli’i Cravalho – How Far I’ll Go (from Moana/Official Video)
How Far I'll GoAuli'i Cravalho

Born as the theme song of a Disney animated film, this masterpiece is distinguished by a moving melody that blends power and delicacy.

It beautifully captures the protagonist’s inner conflict and determination as they confront their destiny and take a first step into the unknown.

Auliʻi Cravalho’s expressive vocals further elevate the film’s world.

Included on the album “Moana: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,” released in November 2016, it won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 60th Grammy Awards.

It’s a reassuring song that gently gives you a push when you need the courage to move toward your dreams or to take a new step forward.

The Hunger Games 2

AtlasColdplay

Coldplay – Atlas (Hunger Games: Catching Fire)(Official Lyric Video)
AtlasColdplay

This is a grand piano ballad that expresses the film’s world with a serene, beautiful touch.

Starting with a quiet piano intro, the arrangement gradually expands, reflecting Coldplay’s uniquely distinctive soundscape.

Its melodies accompany the film’s unfolding tension and hope, and the deeply meaningful lyrics resonate with the heart.

Released in September 2013, the song was written specifically for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, marking the band’s first foray into film music.

It received high acclaim, including winning the Hollywood Song Award at the Hollywood Film Awards.

It’s a recommended track for when you want to linger in the afterglow of the movie or simply enjoy music in a calm, reflective mood.

DreamgirlsDreamgirls

The film adaptation of a musical modeled on The Supremes, the legendary African American female vocal group from the United States, is Dreamgirls starring Beyoncé.

This song is the film’s theme.

Jennifer Hudson, who rose to fame through this movie, won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role.