Love in the Movies

“As Time Goes By” is a jazz song that was written by Herman Hupfeld in 1931. It became popular when featured in the 1942 film “Casablanca,” sung by Dooley Wilson as Sam.

“Beauty and the Beast” is a song that was written by lyricist Howard Ashmand and composed by Alan Menken for the Disney animated feature film of the same name in 1991. The film’s theme song, the Broadway-inspired ballad, was first recorded by the British-American actress Angela Lansbury in her role as the voice of the character Mrs. Potts. The song is also featured in the 2017 live-action adaptation sung by Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts and also in a duet cover version by Ariana Grande and John Legend.

“Hopelessly Devoted to You” is a song that was recorded by the British-Australian singer, songwriter, and actress Olivia Newton-John for the 1978 film “Grease.” It was written by John Farrar. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. It became John’s first Top 20 country hit in two years. She performed the song at the 21st Grammy Awards in 1979.

“It Must Have Been Love” is a song that was written by Per Gessle and originally performed by the Swedish pop duo Roxette. The power ballad became the duo’s third number one hit in the US. It also was known as their signature song.

The original song was released in 1987 and created for the soundtrack of the 1990 film “Pretty Woman.”

“I’ve Had the Time of My Life” is a song that was composed by Franke Previte, John DeNicola, and Donald Markowitz. It was recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes as the theme song for the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing.” The song won the following awards – Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

“I Will Always Love You” is a song that was written and originally recorded in 1973 by American country singer and actress Dolly Parton. The song is a two-movie song since it was featured, sung by Dolly Parton, on the soundtrack of the film “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’.

However, discussing movie love songs, the song became popular when American singer and actress Whitney Houston recorded it as a pop ballad for the 1992 film “The Bodyguard.” It quickly went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified Diamond by the RIAA. “I Will Always Love You” became the best-selling single of all time by a female solo artist. It won Houston the Grammy for Record of the Year and the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female.

“My Heart Will Go On” is a song that was composed by James Horner with lyrics by Will Jennings. It was recorded by the Canadian singer Celine Dion and used as the theme for the 1997 film “Titanic.” It became considered as Dion’s signature song. The song is included in the list of Songs of the Century by the RIAA and the National Endowment for the Arts. “My Heart Will Go On” won the Grammy for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television.

“Unchained Melody” is a song from 1955 with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. The music was a theme for the 1955 prison film “Unchained.” When the song was recorded by the American musical duo The Righteous Brothers, it became popular.

When The Righteous Brothers version appeared in the 1990 film “Ghost,” it charted again. The song became well known and loved in scenes in the movie. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

“Up Where We Belong” is a song that was written by Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Will Jennings. It was recorded by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes for the 1982 film “An Officer and a Gentleman.” The song quickly went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The RIAA recognized it as one of the Songs of the Century. Cocker and Warnes received the Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.