22 Of The Best TV And Movie Scenes Featuring Awesome Music That Had Everyone Hooked And Obsessed
Of course, "Running Up That Hill" from Max's scene in Stranger Things definitely takes the cake, but here are some other great ones.
Some TV and movie scenes become unforgettable because the song hits at exactly the right moment. A great soundtrack can turn a good scene into the one people replay, quote, and obsess over for years.
That is exactly what happens in this roundup, from Stranger Things and Euphoria to Shrek, Thor: Ragnarok, and more. These are the scenes that paired the right music with the right moment and made the whole thing stick.
Here are 22 of the best TV and movie scenes with awesome music choices.
1. Of course, let's start with what's been on our minds so much lately: "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush in Stranger Things Season 4.
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That song took over the conversation fast.
2. Yes, we seem to have a trend of liking running scenes with songs, like "Run Boy Run" being featured in Umbrella Academy as he jumps into the future and finds his home in ruins.
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3. "Dancing in the Moonlight," covered by Toploader, featured in The Umbrella Academy's dance scene with Luther and Allison.
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Watch the scene here:
4. A cover of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in the opening credits of Black Widow.
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Take a look:
5. "Whatcha Say" by Jason Derulo in the Thanksgiving scene on Gossip Girl.
The CW
Here's how the scene went:
6. Marvel didn't disappoint with this one: "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin in Thor: Ragnarok.
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7. Another Led Zeppelin feature: their song "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" in the season finale of One Tree Hill Season 3.
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8. "Voulez-Vous" by ABBA in Mamma Mia!
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Here's the scene:
9. "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler (sung by Jennifer Saunders) in Shrek 2.
Dreamworks
Watch the iconic scene here:
10. This scene from Loki also features "Holding Out For A Hero."
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Take a look:
Some songs just keep showing up in the best moments.
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11. Now let's move on to DC. This one scene where Nirvana's "Something in the Way" was featured was something else.
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12. "Breathe Me" by Sia in the finale of Six Feet Under.
HBO
Take a look at the scene here:
13. "September Song" by Agnes Obel and "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by Ituana in the finale of Big Little Lies (Season 1).
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14. Labrinth's "I'm Tired" in Euphoria Season 2.
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15. Maybe it's just Zendaya, but here's another scene from Euphoria that had such a standout music moment. This featured "All for Us" by Labrinth and Zendaya in Season 1.
HBO
Take a look at the scene here:
Euphoria really knows how to make a song land.
16. Going back to the films, here's a great one from the start of Crazy Rich Asians. It features a cover of "Money (That’s What I Want)" by Barrett Strong.
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17. This cover of "Toxic" by Britney Spears in Promising Young Woman.
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Take a look:
18. The scene in Glee where Jonathan Groff covers Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" as Quinn gives birth is just *chef's kiss*!
Fox
This scene was the peak of Glee.
19. "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"/"Diamonds" by Megan Thee Stallion and Normani in Birds of Prey.
Warner Bros. Pictures
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20. "The Hanging Tree" by James Newton Howard in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.
Lionsgate
Take a look at the scene here:
21. "Sinnerman" by Nina Simone from Sherlock.
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Here's the scene:
22. Lastly, "Gotta Get Up" by Harry Nilsson in Russian Doll.
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Here are some scenes that have used the song:
Film and music combined just tickle our minds, and it's even mind-blowing when the perfect song is paired with the perfect scene on our screens. Movie enthusiasts and music lovers, or both, truly unite when a project perfectly executes all the necessary elements, and the people who come up with these ideas definitely deserve a raise!
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These scenes still hit every time.
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