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

Bohemian RhapsodyQueen

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video Remastered)

This is “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which was used as the theme song for the film Bohemian Rhapsody, a massive hit in 2018.

The movie depicts the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of Queen.

The song itself was released in 1975 and was written and composed by Freddie Mercury.

Chances are, just about everyone has heard it at least once.

While the vocal style is rock, it’s basically crafted as an easy-to-listen-to, heartwarming pop song.

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Moon RiverAudrey Hepburn

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (3/9) Movie CLIP – Moon River (1961) HD

Moon River is the song Audrey sings while strumming a guitar in the American film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, starring Audrey Hepburn.

The song continues to be covered by many musicians today and has become a jazz standard.

SkyfallAdele

ADELE – Skyfall

The theme song for the 23rd installment of the 007 series, Skyfall.

Written specifically for the film, it was released on October 5, 2012—James Bond Day—marking the series’ 50th anniversary, and became a hit.

It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

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.

As Time Goes ByFrank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra – As Time Goes By (Casablanca)

Casablanca, a romantic film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, was produced and released during World War II.

Humphrey Bogart’s line in the film, “Here’s looking at you, kid,” is very famous.

The movie’s theme song is “As Time Goes By.”

Lady MarmaladeChristina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink

Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, P!nk – Lady Marmalade

“Lady Marmalade” is the tie-in song for the American musical film Moulin Rouge, which is also a love story starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman.

This collaboration by four divas won a Grammy Award that year.

Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – Pump It (Official Music Video)

The Black Eyed Peas’ classic “Pump It,” released in 2006, was used as the theme song for Quentin Tarantino’s film TAXI 4.

Its melody is incredibly catchy, so many of you have probably heard it before.

In fact, this song was made in Japan.

Will.i.am himself has shared the story that he composed it on a Shinkansen during a visit to Japan.

Be sure to check it out!

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