3 Soundtrack Cuts Every 90s Kid Knows by Heart

The ’90s were rife with strong soundtracks. It became a trend to have a well-known artist sing a signature song for a film. That trend produced not only stellar movie moments, but songs that completely transformed their singers’ careers. Below, find three soundtrack cuts every ’90s kid knows by heart.

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“My Heart Will Go On” (Celine Dion) – Titanic

Soundtrack cuts don’t get much more iconic than Celine Dion‘s “My Heart Will Go On.” Featured in the timeless retelling of the Titanic sinking, this ballad acts as the emotional core of this love story. Though the characters in Titanic are fabricated, the sentiment of love conquering all is not. Dion’s rich vocals are as powerful as the connection between the star-crossed lovers in this film. We’d find it hard to believe there is a ’90s kid out there who doesn’t know this ballad by heart. Moreover, we’d feel safe saying almost everyone in the world knows this instant classic.

“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (Aerosmith) – Armageddon

“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” not only soundtracked the iconic disaster movie Armageddon, but also breathed new life into Aerosmith’s career. This wailing rock ballad introduced the band to a whole new generation of listeners, giving them a much-needed encore. Though it might seem a little cheesy nowadays, this song is one of the most powerful odes to love ever. Steven Tyler sings from deep down in his soul in this song. Don’t wanna close my eyes / I don’t wanna to fall asleep / ‘Cause I’d miss you baby, sound completely earnest when sang with as much gusto as Tyler delivers. It may have been written for the film, but it has endless, universal applications.

“I Will Always Love You” (Whitney Houston) – The Bodyguard

Though “I Will Always Love You” wasn’t written with The Bodyguard in mind, it works seamlessly with the plot of this early ’90s film. Whitney Houston put her spin on this Dolly Parton classic, adding some pop-forward layers and soaring high notes. If her strong acting skills in this film weren’t enough to convince you of her talent, Houston made sure you left the theater impressed with this soundtrack cut. It’s not lost on anyone that Houston had one of the best voices of all time. Her rendition of “I Will Always Love You” is one of many pieces of evidence towards that fact.

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