[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 Western movie theme songs and insert songs (131–140)
Kiss MeSixpence None The Richer
As a song that embodies sweet and innocent romance, it became one of the defining pop anthems of the 1990s.
Released by Sixpence None the Richer in 1997, it peaked at No.
2 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100, spent 33 weeks on the chart, and was the sixth most successful song in the U.S.
in 1999.
Featured memorably in the film “She’s All That,” it has the power to evoke youthful nostalgia.
Leigh Nash’s gentle vocals and the catchy melody envelop the feeling of being in love with warmth, making it a perfect track for spending time with someone special in a romantic mood.
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.
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.
There You’ll BeFaith Hill
The Japanese title is “Loved Forever: Pearl Harbor Love Theme.” It is the theme song of the film “Pearl Harbor,” which is about the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Faith Hill, an American country singer, has also appeared in Japanese commercials.
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.
BGGINMadocon
This isn’t from the actual movie, but a track used in the Japanese trailer for the Cameron Diaz romantic comedy “Bad Teacher.” It’s not on the film’s soundtrack, but the trailer’s BGM is so cool and catchy, and it fits the movie’s scenes perfectly.
Madocon is a duo from Oslo, Norway, mainly active in hip-hop/rap.
The original song was a hit released by The Four Seasons in 1967, and the same group’s 2007 cover brought it back into popularity.
By the way, in the Japanese trailer where it’s used, it comes in around 1:03.