The Best Hollywood Songs of All Time

There are few things in the world more universally beloved than good songs. Whether it’s a heart-wrenching ballad or an up-tempo dance track, a great song has the ability to touch our souls and connect with us on a deep level.

The film industry has always been intimately connected with music, and some of the most iconic and unforgettable moments in cinematic history have come courtesy of a killer soundtrack. From “Over the Rainbow” in The Wizard of Oz to “I Will Always Love You” in The Bodyguard, these songs have become as iconic as the movies they’re from.

While there have been countless amazing movie songs over the years, here are ten of the best Hollywood songs of all time.

1. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from the Wizard of Oz (1939)

There are few songs more iconic than “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” sung by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. This timeless ballad has been covered by everyone from Barbra Streisand to Israeli singer Ofra Haza, and its lyrics (written by E.Y. Harburg) continue to resonate with audiences today.

2. “As Time Goes By” from Casablanca (1942)

Casablanca is widely considered to be one of the greatest films of all time, and also its signature tune “As Time Goes By” is just as beloved. Written by Herman Hupfeld, the song has been covered also by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Bublé.

3. “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

“Moon River” is a classic ballad written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer for the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but it will forever be associated with Audrey Hepburn, who sang it in the film.

4. “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic (1997)

James Cameron’s Titanic is one of the highest-grossing films of all time, and also its theme song “My Heart Will Go On” is just as popular. The ballad, written by James Horner and Will Jennings, was performed by Celine Dion and also went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

5. “I Will Always Love You” from the Bodyguard (1992)

Whitney Houston’s rendition of “I Will Always Love You” is one of the most successful songs of all time, spending 14 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song, written by Dolly Parton, was originally released in 1974, but it wasn’t until Houston’s performance in The Bodyguard that it truly became a global phenomenon.

6. “Theme from a Summer Place” from A Summer Place (1959)

“Theme from A Summer Place” is a beautiful instrumental piece composed by Max Steiner. The song became a huge hit in 1959 when it was used as the theme for the film A Summer Place, and it has since been covered by everyone from Percy Faith to The Beach Boys.

7. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” from Blue Hawaii (1961)

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a timeless love song written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss. It was first recorded by Elvis Presley for his film Blue Hawaii, and it has since been covered by many other artists, including UB40 and Michael Bublé.

8. “How Do I Live” from Con Air (1997)

“How Do I Live” is a heart-wrenching ballad written by Diane Warren and performed by LeAnn Rimes. The song was originally release in 1997. But it also gain even more popularity when it was featured in the film Con Air.

9. “I Believe I Can Fly” from Space Jam (1996)

“I Believe I Can fly” is an inspirational song and perform by R. Kelly. The song was originally release in 1996, but it reache a new audience when it was feature in the film Space Jam.

10. “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” is a power ballad. Written by Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen, and also Robert John “Mutt” Lange. The song was originally release in 1991. But it also reach a new audience when it was featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

What are some of your favorite Hollywood songs? Let us know in the comments!

Conclusion:

There are countless great songs that have come out of Hollywood over the years. So many in fact, that it’s impossible to narrow it down to just 10. However, we’ve done our best to create a definitive list of the all-time greatest Hollywood songs.

These are just a few of the great Hollywood songs that have stood the test of time. What are some of your favorites? Let us know in the comments!