We in Jersey love to give our opinion on things.  I recently found 5 Movie Soundtrack Songs That Rock.  And the way I did that is by asking DHA listeners.  The biggest and smartest music fans there are baby!!!

At 5 pm weekdays, I do First Call Last Call, which is a set of music that I themed.  Where do I get that theme from?  Well,  About an hour before that, I post a question of the day and base the tunes I play on listener responses. Our listeners always have tremendous responses.  So many bands and songs that weren’t top of mind for me or that I completely forgot about.  It’s so much fun reading through the listener responses!

Yesterday, I was in the mood to play some tunes from movie soundtracks, so I posed the question – Name A great rock song from a movie soundtrack.  I also mentioned that I’d love for the responses to include the song AND the movie.  And boy did I get some awesome answers.

When you think about it, there are so many amazing films that have scenes with songs that just make the moment extra special.  Of course, there are some soundtracks where you get tunes that might not have been highlighted in the movie but still kick ass.  Either way, music really adds another layer to film and it’s cool to say how the musical director chooses to structure the scene.

I feel like lately, there haven’t been as many soundtracks coming out that contain original music by bands that you want to get a copy of.  At least not like back in the day (think Singles soundtrack or Heavy Metal).

Nevertheless, music will always be a big focus in many movies and to celebrate that let’s take a look at 5 Movie Soundtrack songs that rock!

  • HERO - CHAD KROEGER

    Maybe it’s because I love this movie so much (Spider Man), but this song just hits the right spot. Fitting for a movie about a boy who becomes a hero to the big city. Awesome and catchy tune!

  • WHO MADE WHO - AC/DC

    There’s some cool, fun rockin 80’s tunes from AC/DC.  Sure they had some down moments as well, but this rocker is fun and upbeat and works well in this Steven King movie adaptation – Maximum Overdrive.

  • BLAZE OF GLORY - JON BON JOVI

    What an amazing western-themed tune from the New Jersey native.  It’s got such a big chorus and you can’t help but sing along.  Love it!!  From Young Guns II

  • WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - GUNS N ROSES

    What can I say?  The opener to the outstanding GNR debut.  It is such a rockin one that sets the tone for the whole album. On the soundtrack to the Clint Eastwood film – The Dead Pool.

  • LAYLA - DEREK AND THE DOMINOS

    This song is utterly classic.  The guitar is instantly recognizable.  The end, with the piano, is simply iconic.  It’s such a great one and features so well in Goodfellas.

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