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

My Favorite ThingsJulie Andrews

My Favorite Things – Julie Andrews

The American musical film starring Julie Andrews is The Sound of Music.

The song My Favorite Things is performed in the film, and later it became established as a jazz standard.

Both as an instrumental and a vocal piece, it has been covered by a wide range of musicians up to the present day.

Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora

Carry On (from the Original Motion Picture “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu”) (Official Video)

Detective Pikachu is the animated film that marks the Hollywood debut of Pikachu, the beloved Pokémon character Japan is proud to share with the world.

Seeing the adorable Pikachu speak with a deep, gravelly male voice was shocking, but many fans were relieved to hear that Pikachu’s trademark “Pika Pika~” cries still use Ikue Otani’s voice.

For this landmark first step of Pokémon in Hollywood, the theme song was written specifically for the film: Carry On, a collaboration between hit-making producer and renowned songwriter Kygo and popular British singer Rita Ora.

The music video is packed with scenes from the movie, so it’s even more enjoyable to watch again after you’ve seen the film.

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SheElvis Costello

Elvis Costello ‘She’

Set in Notting Hill in West London, the British film Notting Hill portrays a romance between Hugh Grant as a hapless bookstore owner and Julia Roberts as a Hollywood actress.

The film’s theme song is the sweet love song She, performed by Elvis Costello.

A Whole New WorldMena Massoud, Naomi Scott

Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott – A Whole New World (from Aladdin) (Official Video)

Disney’s popular work Aladdin.

This version of A Whole New World is from the 2019 live-action remake.

It’s sung by Mena Massoud, who plays the lead, and Naomi Scott, who plays the heroine.

Despite being actors, they both have strong vocal abilities.

While their style isn’t as soulful as Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle, who sang the original, the arrangement is crafted to be more broadly accessible to listeners.

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MiserlouDick Dale & His Del-tones

Pulp Fiction Misirlou

One of Quentin Tarantino’s signature works, it won numerous awards including the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Dick Dale’s “Misirlou,” by the so-called King of Surf Guitar, is a superb main theme that creates edge-of-your-seat excitement.

It grabs you within the first few seconds.

The film is packed with iconic scenes that fans still talk about, especially the tear-jerking moment when John Travolta and Uma Thurman jump into a dance contest and perform.

Singin’ in the RainGene Kelly

HD 1080p “Singin’ in the Rain” (Title Song) 1952 – Gene Kelly

Known as a masterpiece of American musical cinema, the film Singin’ in the Rain features the song of the same name as its main theme.

The scene in which the lead actor, Gene Kelly, sings this song and tap-dances in a heavy downpour is regarded as one of the most iconic moments in film history.

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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