[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!
Playlist
| [2026] Relive those iconic moments… Recommended theme songs and insert songs from Western films | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic in memory of Paul Walker |
| 2east | Lose YourselfEminem |  play_arrow | An autobiographical song by Eminem about his determination to succeed |
| 3east | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | Worldwide popularity with the Armageddon theme song |
| 4east | Shape of My heartSting |  play_arrow | The pure love between a hitman named Leon and a young girl |
| 5east | Try EverythingShakira |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that gives you the courage to chase your dreams |
| 6east | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Titanic, a moving film with iconic scenes |
| 7east | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that makes you feel happy—a global hit song |
| 8east | Hold My HandLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga's song from Top Gun is moving hearts |
| 9east | Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | A love as fleeting as the stars, a melancholic beauty |
| 10east | You’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy Newman |  play_arrow | Disney/Pixar's iconic songs resonate with the heart. |
| 11east | IrisGoo Goo Dolls |  play_arrow | The Goo Goo Dolls’ classic, a love story |
| 12east | Let It GoIdina Menzel |  play_arrow | An inspiring theme song that sings of self-liberation |
| 13north_east | I See FireEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s moving song that depicts the world of the movie |
| 14south_east | You Could Be MineGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | Hard rock classics conquer the world alongside the film. |
| 15east | This Is MeThe Greatest Showman Cast |  play_arrow | The hit song from “The Greatest Showman” |
| 16east | Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie |  play_arrow | The allure and emotion of legendary duet masterpieces |
| 17east | The Godfather WaltzThe Godfather |  play_arrow | The Godfather’s melancholic theme |
| 18east | Circle of LifeElton John |  play_arrow | The African sunrise and the song of life resonate in the heart. |
| 19east | Earned ItThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | Award-winning weekend R&B love song |
| 20east | Empire State of MindAlicia Keys ft. Jay-Z |  play_arrow | A smash-hit drama set in New York |
| 21east | Another Day Of SunLa La Land |  play_arrow | The famous song from the musical film La La Land |
| 22east | No Time To DieBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Theme song of a spy movie, a moving ballad |
| 23east | End Of The RoadBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | A 90s R&B hit song that sings about the pain of parting |
| 24east | Danger ZoneKenny Loggins |  play_arrow | Hit songs from 1980s American movies |
| 25east | Stand By MeBen E. King |  play_arrow | The appeal of the world-famous song 'Stand By Me' |
| 26east | Shy GuyDiana King |  play_arrow | Will Smith makes a big breakthrough with 'Bad Boys' |
| 27north_east | The Sound of SilenceSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | The coming-of-age film The Graduate and Simon & Garfunkel |
| 28south_east | Who Let the Dogs OutBaha Men |  play_arrow | The relationship between the film about the Las Vegas foursome and the famous song |
| 29north_east | Hail Holy QueenSister Act |  play_arrow | A singer on the run from a gang transforms a choir |
| 30south_east | Stayin’ AliveBee Gees |  play_arrow | A famous song that became a big hit in a disco movie |
| 31south_east | Born To Be WildSteppenwolf |  play_arrow | Freedom and rebellion, painted with Harley and rock |
| 32north_east | Unchained MelodyRighteous Brothers |  play_arrow | The famous song that became well-known from “Ghost.” |
| 33south_east | Bohemian RhapsodyQueen |  play_arrow | Queen’s classic song, a masterpiece that gained renewed attention through the movie |
| 34east | Good LifeKehlani & G-Eazy |  play_arrow | The Allure of Car Action Films and the Fusion of Music |
| 35east | Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora |  play_arrow | Pikachu's first Hollywood movie released |
| 36east | change the worldEric Clapton |  play_arrow | The Grammy Award–winning classic “Change the World” |
| 37east | Eye of the TigerSurvivor |  play_arrow | “Eye of the Tiger” is a famous song from a movie. |
| 38east | PortalsAlan Silvestri |  play_arrow | A blockbuster film featuring a massive gathering of superheroes |
| 39east | Suddenly I SeeKT Tunstall |  play_arrow | KT Tunstall’s uplifting hit song |
| 40east | Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison |  play_arrow | Made her acting debut in Pretty Woman |
| 41east | Up Where We BelongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age drama about a Navy pilot cadet |
| 42east | He’s a PirateKlaus Badelt |  play_arrow | Pirate-movie star Depp and his signature songs |
| 43east | A Whole New WorldMena Massoud, Naomi Scott |  play_arrow | The famous song from the Disney movie Aladdin |
| 44north_east | Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midler |  play_arrow | The theme song of a film about love and friendship became a major hit. |
| 45south_east | SkyfallAdele |  play_arrow | Bond film theme song, Academy Award-winning |
| 46east | Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | The Black Eyed Peas’ classic song “Pump It” |
| 47east | That’s LifeFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | The iconic song from Joker, singing of life’s suffering and hope |
| 48east | Joyful JoyfulSister Act 2 |  play_arrow | A moving work in which 'Ode to Joy' shines in film |
| 49east | Singin’ in the RainGene Kelly |  play_arrow | The iconic scene from Singin' in the Rain: the rain-soaked dance |
| 50east | Moon RiverAudrey Hepburn |  play_arrow | Moon River is a classic song from a film. |
| 51east | MiserlouDick Dale & His Del-tones |  play_arrow | Pulp Fiction: The Allure of a Masterpiece |
| 52north_east | Streets of PhiladelphiaBruce Springsteen |  play_arrow | A masterpiece depicting prejudice against AIDS and homosexuality |
| 53south_east | Hawaiian Roller Coaster RideIam Tongi and the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus |  play_arrow | From Hawaii: the moving song from Lilo & Stitch |
| 54east | My Favorite ThingsJulie Andrews |  play_arrow | A famous song from The Sound of Music |
| 55north_east | Angel Pt. 1NLE Choppa, Kodak Black, Jimin of BTS, JVKE, & Muni Long |  play_arrow | The much-talked-about song from “Fast & Furious” |
| 56south_east | SheElvis Costello |  play_arrow | A man and a woman from different worlds fall in love in London |
| 57east | The Summer KnowsJohnny Mathis |  play_arrow | The beautiful theme song of the film 'The Summer of '42' |
| 58north_east | Lady MarmaladeChristina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink |  play_arrow | The hit song from “Moulin Rouge” |
| 59south_east | Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra |  play_arrow | Movies where upbeat pop songs fit the battle scenes |
| 60north_east | SunflowerPost Malone, Swae Lee |  play_arrow | Post Malone’s smash hit “Sunflower” |
| 61south_east | kokomoThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | A musician who’s not good at surfing and their longing for the sea |
| 62south_east | LuminanceHara Marihiko feat. Iguchi Satoru (King Gnu) |  play_arrow | The epic theme song of the film “National Treasure”: a sonic journey that heals the heart |
| 63north_east | Flashdance What A FeelingIrene Cara |  play_arrow | Revolutionizing movie attendance with the Flashdance music video |
| 64south_east | Cavalleria rusticanaPietro Mascagni |  play_arrow | A tragic interlude, a heart-stealing masterpiece. |
| 65south_east | FootlooseKenny Loggins |  play_arrow | An iconic song of exhilarating 80s dance music |
| 66south_east | HOMEDavid Byrne & Brian Eno |  play_arrow | A film about the subprime crisis and hope for the future |
| 67south_east | Everybody’s Talkin’Harry Edward |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film Midnight Cowboy |
| 68south_east | Neverending StoryLimahl |  play_arrow | Theme song of the movie “The NeverEnding Story” |
| 69south_east | I’m Kissing youDes’ree |  play_arrow | The famous song from the Romeo and Juliet movie |
| 70south_east | CoolWest Side Story |  play_arrow | A classic musical film based on Shakespeare |
| 71east | Georgia On My MindRay Charles |  play_arrow | Biographical film story of Ray Charles |
| 72east | As Time Goes ByFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | A wartime classic starring Bogart and Bergman |
| 73east | The Power Of LoveHuey Lewis & The News |  play_arrow | A powerful love anthem that perfectly matched the film |
| 74east | Augustus GloopDanny Elfman |  play_arrow | Depicting the adventures of children in a chocolate factory |
| 75east | The EndThe Doors |  play_arrow | Apocalypse Now, the horrors of the Vietnam War |
| 76east | Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Let's dance to the upbeat songs from the movie Trolls |
| 77east | Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones |  play_arrow | The theme song of a goofy movie is a hit. |
| 78east | Turn The Beat AroundGloria Estefan |  play_arrow | Specialist theme song, sung by Gloria |
| 79east | I’ll Never Love AgainLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga’s moving songs and romantic movies |
| 80east | Calling youJevetta Steele |  play_arrow | A story of love and reunion at the Baghdad Café |
| 81east | La BambaLos Lobos |  play_arrow | La Bamba, performed by Los Lobos |
| 82east | Single LadiesBeyoncé |  play_arrow | I was moved by the movie “Sex and the City.” |
| 83east | Deborah’s theme songEnnio Morricone |  play_arrow | A famous piece by the Italian composer Morricone |
| 84east | Will You Be ThereMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson’s hit song wins a film award. |
| 85east | WarEdwin Starr |  play_arrow | Stars deliver a powerful performance of the anti-war song “War,” earning widespread praise. |
| 86east | Rock Your BabyGeorge McCrae |  play_arrow | A charming Latin-style disco song |
| 87east | Barbie World (with Aqua)Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice |  play_arrow | Nikki and Ice’s innovative collaboration track |
| 88east | May It BeEnya |  play_arrow | Enya’s beautiful voice and film music |
| 89east | When You Wish Upon A StarJiminy Cricket |  play_arrow | A wish upon a star, a classic song sung by crickets |
| 90east | velvet goldmineDavid Bowie |  play_arrow | David Bowie and 80s glam rock |
| 91east | I’m not in love10cc |  play_arrow | The 10cc classic from the movie “Indecent Proposal.” |
| 92east | RehabAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | Documentary film about Amy Winehouse |
| 93east | Cucurrucucu PalomaCaetano Veloso |  play_arrow | The moving song featured in the film 'Talk to Her' |
| 94east | Un Homme Et Une FemmePierre Barouh, Nicole Croisille |  play_arrow | The memorable theme song of 'A Man and a Woman' |
| 95east | Purple RainPrince |  play_arrow | Prince’s masterpiece “Purple Rain” |
| 96east | TurandotGiacomo Puccini |  play_arrow | Famous opera pieces used in movies |
| 97east | LovefoolThe Cardigans |  play_arrow | Memorable music from Shakespeare films |
| 98east | Born SlippyUnderworld |  play_arrow | The iconic theme song from Trainspotting |
| 99east | Start A FireJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A moving piece where diverse genres intertwine |
| 100east | Steal The ShowLauv |  play_arrow | Theme song of a Pixar film, Lauv’s moving track |
| 101east | Independent Women, Pt. IDestiny’s Child |  play_arrow | The R&B idol’s movie theme song is a big hit |
| 102east | Betty Blue SoundtrackGabriel Yared |  play_arrow | Gabriel Yared, a master of film music |
| 103east | Over The RainbowJudy Garland |  play_arrow | A song of dreams and hope beyond the rainbow |
| 104east | Love LoveTake That |  play_arrow | Songs of X-MEN, music tied in with the movie |
| 105east | The Way We WereBarbra Streisand |  play_arrow | A love story about a university student before the war |
| 106east | It Must Have Been LoveRoxette |  play_arrow | The famous song from the movie “Pretty Woman.” |
| 107east | (Everything I Do) I Do It For YouBryan Adams |  play_arrow | A love song—an inspiring, bittersweet classic |
| 108east | The FabelmansJohn Williams |  play_arrow | An autobiographical film by Spielberg, co-created with John Williams |
| 109east | Redemption SongBob Marley |  play_arrow | Moved by Bob Marley's song in the movie 'I Am Legend' |
| 110east | Hedwig’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Harry Potter's moving main theme song |
| 111east | The Blower’s DaughterDamien Rice |  play_arrow | A song from an adult romance film starring Portman |
| 112east | HALLOWEENJohn Carpenter |  play_arrow | The eerie theme song from the horror film “Halloween.” |
| 113east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A famous song that became globally renowned with Whitney’s version. |
| 114east | Main Title Star WarsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Moved by the Star Wars main theme |
| 115east | Born Slippy NuxxUnderworld |  play_arrow | Iconic songs that colored our youth alongside ’90s techno and films |
| 116east | Color of the windVanessa Williams |  play_arrow | Grammy Award for the theme song of “Pocahontas” |
| 117east | The Addams FamilyAndrew Gold |  play_arrow | The original film of Netflix’s “Wednesday” |
| 118east | Main Title Terminator 2 ThemeBrad Fiedel |  play_arrow | Terminator, the legendary sci-fi movie theme |
| 119east | StayLisa Loeb |  play_arrow | The 1990s American generational coming-of-age ensemble film “Reality Bites” |
| 120east | Wild ThingX |  play_arrow | Charlie Sheen film “Major League” |
| 121east | All The StarsKendrick Lamar & SZA |  play_arrow | The powerful theme song of the movie “Black Panther” |
| 122east | CaliforniaPhantom Planet |  play_arrow | The teen theme song of the high school drama 'The O'. |
| 123east | Plastic HeartNostalghia |  play_arrow | Introduction to the film score from a Keanu-starring movie |
| 124east | Shazam! Fury of the Gods（Main Title Theme）Christophe Beck |  play_arrow | The music in superhero movies is captivating. |
| 125east | Till You’re HomeRita Wilson, Sebastián Yatra |  play_arrow | A moving film starring Tom Hanks, with a wonderful theme song. |
| 126east | Into the WestAnnie Lennox |  play_arrow | A moving main theme song for a movie ending |
| 127east | Breath Of LifeFlorence & The Machine |  play_arrow | Epic music expresses the film’s worldview. |
| 128east | Same MistakeJames Blunt |  play_arrow | A wife lives positively encouraged by her late husband's letters |
| 129east | Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill MeU2 |  play_arrow | U2’s Batman movie theme song, an impressive piece of music |
| 130east | Kiss MeSixpence None The Richer |  play_arrow | A quintessentially 90s love song that is sweet and heartrending |
| 131east | There You’ll BeFaith Hill |  play_arrow | Theme song of the movie “Pearl Harbor” |
| 132east | How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees |  play_arrow | The iconic song from Saturday Night Fever |
| 133east | BGGINMadocon |  play_arrow | The background of the famous song used in the movie trailer |
| 134east | All for LoveBryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting |  play_arrow | Theme songs for movies: famous tracks by three stars from the '80s |
| 135east | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Ellie Goulding’s power ballad |
| 136east | ShallowLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the film 'A Star Is Born' |
| 137east | The StoryNorah Jones |  play_arrow | A masterpiece where film music envelops the heart |
| 138east | How Far I’ll GoAuli’i Cravalho |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that portrays the protagonist’s growth and challenges |
| 139east | AtlasColdplay |  play_arrow | Expressing the beautiful world of film music |
| 140east | DreamgirlsDreamgirls |  play_arrow | Hit songs and awards from the Supremes' movies |
| 141east | AngelSarah McLachlan |  play_arrow | Sarah McLachlan’s soul-stirring song |