You’ve dropped $30 dollars to see the latest movie, and there either in the middle of the flick or as the credits roll you hear one of your favorite tunes. Hollywood has done a masterful job of weaving the perfect rock song to the perfect scene. Here is a list of the best 10 classic rock songs in our favorite movies – see if you don’t agree!
American Beauty – “American Woman” – The Guess Who
Easy Rider – “Born to Be Wild” – Steppenwolf
Reservoir Dogs – “Stuck in the Middle of You” – Stealers Wheel
Goodfellas – “Layla” – Derek and the Dominos
Say Anything – “In Your Eyes” – Peter Gabriel
Wayne’s World – “Bohemian Rhapsody”- Queen
Argo – “Dance the Night Away” – Van Halen
Back to the Future- “The Power of Love” – Huey Lewis and the News
American Hustle – “10538 Overture” – Electric Light Orchestra
Finally, ‘Boogie Nights!’ The movie had over a dozen tunes from ELO to other hit records from the 70s It’s the best example of the movie and music marriage.
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