[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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Empire State of MindAlicia Keys ft. Jay-Z
Set in Manhattan, New York, the American TV drama “Sex and the City,” which centers on living positively in both work and love even into your thirties, became a worldwide hit and later spawned two film adaptations.
For the movie “Sex and the City 2,” Alicia Keys contributed the global hit Empire State of Mind.
Perhaps that’s why the lyrics repeat “New York” so insistently.
The Sound of SilenceSimon&Garfunkel
“The Graduate” is an American coming-of-age romance film starring Dustin Hoffman from 1967.
The final scene, in which the protagonist runs off with the heroine during her wedding to another man, is extremely famous.
The film’s theme song is “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel.
Another Day Of SunLa La Land
La La Land is a musical film released in 2016.
It depicts a romance between an aspiring actor and a female pianist, and it won six awards at the 70th Academy Awards in the UK.
“Another Day of Sun” is the most famous song that appears in the film.
You might recognize it from the intro.
The melody feels like a dazzling, quintessential musical number.
The scene where they sing while standing on top of cars is especially striking!
Stayin’ AliveBee Gees
The film that launched John Travolta’s career was the American movie Saturday Night Fever, set primarily in the world of disco.
One of its songs featured in the film is Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees.
Although there were initially no plans to release the song as a single, a flood of requests to radio stations led to its single release.
Danger ZoneKenny Loggins
This is a classic released in 1986 by popular American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins.
Its irresistibly energetic rock sound—quintessentially ’80s no matter where you slice it—is something almost everyone has heard at least once.
And when you think of “Danger Zone,” you think of the American film that epitomizes the ’80s: Top Gun.
Not only did it catapult its star, Tom Cruise, to top-tier fame, it’s also known as a breakout film for then up-and-coming actors like Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins, and Val Kilmer.
Listen to “Danger Zone” alongside the coming-of-age ensemble drama of the U.S.
Navy’s elite fighter pilots, and savor the spirit of the 1980s to the fullest!
Hawaiian Roller Coaster RideIam Tongi and the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus
This is a collaborative track by Iam Tongi, the Hawaii-born winner of American Idol Season 21, and the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus.
It was featured as a song in the live-action film Lilo & Stitch, released in May 2025.
The chorus—who also performed in the 2002 animated version—returns, and the gentle tones of the ukulele layered with the children’s clear voices evoke an even deeper sense of emotion.
The lyrics incorporate Hawaiian, warmly portraying the exhilaration of riding the waves and the family bonds of ‘ohana.
It’s the perfect song to listen to on a drive or by the seaside while recalling scenes from the movie.
Iam Tongi’s embracing vocals are truly soothing.
Hail Holy QueenSister Act
It’s a comedy film about a club singer on the run from gangsters who whips a rundown choir into a group of stars.
It also helped launch Whoopi Goldberg’s career.
In the movie, they swap parts of the hymn lyrics into Latin and arrange it in a Motown style, delivering an irresistibly upbeat performance.
These days, this gospel version is sung around the world even more than the original.
It’s a song that fills you with energy and makes you want to clap along naturally.