Some of the best songs in history have been made famous by their inclusion in famous films. And sometimes, those films aren’t exactly… great. There are quite a few amazing songs that have been featured in (debatably) horrible movies, and those songs have outlived the popularity of such films. Let’s look at a few examples!
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It’s worth noting that this little list is a matter of opinion. If you personally enjoy the following three movies, I won’t judge you. In fact, I get a particularly nostalgic boost of dopamine from Coyote Ugly, even though it’s pretty debatably bad.
“A Groovy Kind Of Love” from ‘Buster’
This Phil Collins gem is actually a cover of a Toni Wine and Carole Bayer Sager tune. “A Groovy Kind Of Love” was recorded by the famed English drummer in 1988, and the song made it to the soundtrack of Buster, which Collins also starred in. Buster is a romantic comedy based on the Great Train Robbery of 1963, which took place in the UK.
While the song is lovely, the movie itself received mixed reviews. Some believed that Buster was far too much of a “fairy-tale” depiction of the real-life crime. Even Phil Collins himself advised Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles to cancel their attendance at the film’s premiere due to the controversy that surrounded it. Still, the film has since been praised for its admittedly amazing soundtrack.
“Can’t Fight The Moonlight” from ‘Coyote Ugly’
LeAnn Rimes contributed “Can’t Fight The Moonlight” to the 2000 comedy-drama Coyote Ugly. I’ll just say that this movie hasn’t aged well: It’s entirely about the real-life chain of pubs that feature female bartenders who dance on the bar itself. That’s about it. There’s not much in the way of plot here.
Still, “Can’t Fight The Moonlight” is a really solid song. Rimes actually appeared in the film, and her version of the song really captured the vibe of the film’s aesthetics.
“No More Lonely Nights” from ‘Give My Regards To Broad Street’
Paul McCartney is one of the greatest songwriters and musicians of all time. And, sadly, he makes it to our list of great songs from horrible movies, both for a song he produced and a movie he directed. Give My Regards To Broad Street debuted in 1984 and was met with negative reviews.
However, McCartney’s album of the same name was heavily praised. “No More Lonely Nights” is just one stellar song from the album that was nominated for a Golden Globe.
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