Minute44 - Dan Schonhaar

I’ve been thinking a lot about putting together a CD of 20 or so songs from movie soundtracks. I find that (I can’t stress enough that this is MY personal opinion.) the songs that are called “classics” from movie soundtracks are the shittest. They’re cheesy and way over-rated. I’m talking about your Unchained Melody from Ghost and Kiss Me from She’s All That. Far too much stock is put into these songs. I want to include songs that make me smile because they remind me of a good movie.

Here’s what I’ve got so far. This may not be the order I’ll put them on the CD though.

What Condition My Condition Was In – Kenny Rogers – The Big Lebowski

Amoreena – Elton John – Dog Day Afternoon

Open Road Song – Eve 6 – Can’t Hardly Wait

Head Over Heels – Tears for Fears – Donnie Darko

Hold On – Wilson Philips – Harold and Kumar Get the munchies

Girl, You’ll be a Woman Soon – Niel Diamond – Pulp Fiction

When the man comes around – Johnny Cash – Dawn of the Dead

mmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm – Crash Test Dummies – Dumb and Dumber

Shape of my Heart – Sting – Leon

Leaders and Followers – Bad Religion – Clerks

Where is my Mind – Pixies – Fight Club

I Don’t Want to Live Today – Ape Hangers – Empire Records

Ok, some of those choices might seem funny to you… and sure 90% of them aren’t songs that I’d go out and buy the album… come on… Elton John! I chose them because they’re good songs in the movie they’re from and remind me of an excellent moment in cinema, weather that be a whole movie or a particular scene.
I’m super excited to hear your ideal songs and you never know, I might even include them on my list.