[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] Relive Those Iconic Scenes: Recommended Western Movie Theme and Insert Songs (41–50)
Joyful JoyfulSister Act 2
“Joyful, Joyful” is one of the world’s most famous hymns, with lyrics set to the theme melody “Ode to Joy” from the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
When it comes to films that use this piece effectively, it has to be Sister Act 2.
Like its predecessor, it’s a fun movie featuring Whoopi Goldberg as a freewheeling, unconventional nun who once again steals the show, and it’s also known for propelling prominent popular artists to even greater fame.
Among them, many were astonished by the passionate performance and overwhelming vocal power of Lauryn Hill, a prodigiously talented vocalist who was still in her teens at the time.
Her solo part in the choir competition within the film can be considered one of the most iconic scenes in the movie.
[2026] Relive Those Iconic Moments... Recommended Theme and Insert Songs from Foreign Films (51–60)
Moon RiverAudrey Hepburn
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.
MiserlouDick Dale & His Del-tones
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.
Streets of PhiladelphiaBruce Springsteen
Philadelphia, a highly acclaimed film that portrays strong prejudice against AIDS and homosexuality.
Thanks to this movie, leading actor Tom Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor, and Bruce Springsteen won the award for Best Original Song.
My Favorite ThingsJulie 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.
SheElvis Costello
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.
Angel Pt. 1NLE Choppa, Kodak Black, Jimin of BTS, JVKE, & Muni Long
From the soundtrack of the hugely popular series’ 10th installment, Fast & Furious 10 (Fast X), released in 2023, the track that became a massive hit is Angel Pt.
1.
Produced by American rappers Kodak Black and NLE Choppa, it also drew attention for featuring BTS’s Jimin, among others.
When it was released as a single in May 2023, it racked up over 100 million streams worldwide.
The lyrics portray a man who chooses to walk away so as not to hurt the other person, making it a heartrending number.
