[2026] Relive those iconic moments… Recommended theme songs and insert songs from Western films

change the worldEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Change The World (Live Video) | Warner Vault

Change the World, produced by the super-famous producer Babyface—also known for producing Eric Clapton—served as the theme song for the film Phenomenon.

It won the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, and was also used in commercials.

Eye of the TigerSurvivor

Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)

The song “Eye of the Tiger,” which gained international popularity as the theme for the film Rocky III, was created by Survivor, a band that rose to fame in the mid-1980s.

Released in 1982, the track is known for igniting the band’s popularity, achieving worldwide success with its high-voltage melody despite its mid-tempo pace.

Since it’s been used repeatedly on the popular variety show Sekai no Hatte Made Itte Q!, many younger people have likely heard it at least once.

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PortalsAlan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri – Portals (From “Avengers: Endgame”/Audio Only)

The Avengers is a big-budget action film that drew attention for bringing together Marvel Comics’ superheroes.

Even people who haven’t seen the movies have probably heard of characters like Iron Man and Captain America.

Featuring many such famous characters, the film has been selected as one of the 100 greatest movies of all time.

The music that energized the story was composed by Alan Silvestri, a leading figure in film music.

He has also scored numerous classics, including Back to the Future!

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Suddenly I SeeKT Tunstall

KT Tunstall – Suddenly I See (Larger Than Life Version)

This song by Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall became a big hit among women, especially thanks to The Devil Wears Prada.

If you’re going to use an alarm to wake up in the morning, you might as well wake up to this track—do your makeup flawlessly, grab a coffee, pop in your earphones, and head to work with a spring in your step.

Even if you made a mistake the day before and were feeling down, listening to this song will make you think, “Today I’ll make a comeback!”—it’s a track that gives you the push to keep going.

Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison

Pretty Woman <Oh, Pretty Woman> “Pretty Woman”

It’s no exaggeration to say that the film that catapulted Julia Roberts to stardom was the 1990 American movie Pretty Woman.

The theme song for this romantic comedy was Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman.”

Up Where We BelongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes

Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes – Up Where We Belong (Subtitulado)

This song is the theme of the 1982 American film “An Officer and a Gentleman,” which centers on the story of the lead, Richard Gere, growing as a pilot candidate while enduring a tough drill sergeant at the naval officer school, and weaves in friendship, romance, and youth.

Richard Gere is really cool, isn’t he?

He’s a PirateKlaus Badelt

He’s a Pirate

Johnny Depp is a popular actor who has appeared in numerous films.

For many, his signature work is the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

This is an adventure film that depicts the exploits of the pirate protagonist, Jack Sparrow.

A piece that appears repeatedly in the series is the song “He’s a Pirate.” It’s a dynamic tune that you can’t forget once you’ve heard it.

The title “He’s a Pirate” literally means “He is a pirate.” In other words, the song is a tribute to the protagonist, Jack.

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