ChordStrike: Random Music Obsession: Movie Songs with the Same Name as the Movie

Random Music Obsession: Movie Songs with the Same Name as the Movie

by Editor on December 06, 2008

My friend Pasuit and I share a lot of interests in common: trivia, obscure music, and all things '80s (the more ridiculous, the better). We've somewhat inadvertently combined all three of these things into an odd hobby, some might say obsession, that we both pursue: Collecting '80s movie soundtracks that contain a song with the name of the movie in the title. You know what I'm talking about--they usually play them over the credits.

You don't have to say anything, really. I've been accused by other editors of "intentionally" liking bad music (and movies), but it's just plain not true--and I fully recognize that much of this music could be considered "bad". Maybe it's my OCD, but I honestly enjoy hunting down, finding, and dwelling in these odd little musical treasures, and that's what matters. Anyway, I'd like to share a bite of the fruits of my labor with you--here are a handful of my favorite finds:

Garbage Pail Kids - The Movie featuring the song "You Can Be A Garbage Pail Kid" performed by Jimmy Scarlett:

My Science Project featuring the song "My Science Project" performed by the Tubes:

Sometimes they even make real music videos for these songs.

Twins featuring the song "Twins" performed by Little Richard & Philip Bailey:

And here is Pasuit's favorite--Spies Like Us featuring "Spies Like Us" written and performed by none other than Sir Paul McCartney:

There are plenty more, believe me. Do you have any favorites?
--Alan Wiley
P.S. I'm also pretty serious about collecting sports training montage songs from '80s movies. Look for a post on that in the future.

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