77 Most Unforgettable Movie Songs (28-23)
28.
Harry Belafonte, 'The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)' ('Beetlejuice,' 1988)Feel an uncontrollable urge to sing a Calypso folk song? Well then you're either a Caribbean banana-boat worker or a bizarre modernist homeowner possessed by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis. -- JP
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27.
Lou Reed, 'Perfect Day' ('Trainspotting,' 1996)
Every song in 'Trainspotting' is addictive, but you can't deny the moment when Renton finally has one hit too many, and the carpet becomes his coffin while Lou's earnest voice lulls him with a bittersweet bite. Genius. -- MTC
26.
Public Enemy, 'Fight the Power' ('Do the Right Thing,' 1989)Radio Raheem didn't like nothin' but P. E., and his boombox blasted this power-to-the-people anthem throughout Spike's entire joint, meaning Chuck D more lines than most of the film's main characters. -- MTC
25.
Ben E. King, 'Stand by Me' ('Stand by Me,' 1986)Through thick and thin, leeches and corpses, Gordy, Chris, Teddy and Vern built a bond that Ben E. King sang about 25 years before the movie's release. Sadly, the song still makes us miss River Phoenix. -- KD
24.
Urge Overkill, 'Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon' ('Pulp Fiction,' 1994)What's the perfect way to unwind after a delicious meal at Jackrabbit Slims? If you're Mrs. Mia Wallace, it's a drink, this super-smooth Neil Diamond cover, and an accidental heroin overdose. Whoops! -- JP
23.
Bryan Adams, (Everything I Do) I Do It for You' ('Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,' 1991)This syrupy ballad shot to No. 1 in every country with a film projector after this blockbuster came to town. It still sounds a million times better than Kevin Costner's pathetic attempt at an English accent. -- JP
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