Stand by Me (1986)
"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King.
Released in 1961.
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Poll: Titles Based on Older Songs
Which of the following songs that are mentioned in the movie title is your favorite?
I choose only movies that used the more familiar versions of the songs, so i didn't include films like, Just Like Heaven & Sweet Home Alabama. All the songs were written before the film and not for him. Also, I chose only one song per artist.
Discuss here
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Pretty Woman (1990)
"Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison.Released in 1964.
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Walk the Line (2005)
"I Walk The Line" by Johnny Cash.Released in 1956.
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Bad Boys (1995)
"Bad Boys" by Inner Circle.Released in 1993 (Recorded in the 80's).
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Mamma Mia! (2008)
"Mamma Mia" by Abba.Released in 1975.
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Blue Velvet (1986)
"Blue Velvet" by Bobby Vinton.Released in 1954. originally recorded and performed by Tony Bennett. Bobby Vinton cover the song in 1963.
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Man on the Moon (1999)
"Man on the Moon" by R.E.M.Released in 1992.
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My Girl (1991)
"My Girl" by The Temptations.Released in 1964.
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One Fine Day (1996)
"One Fine Day" by The Chiffons.Released in 1963.
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Imagine Me & You (2005)
"Happy Together" by Turtles.Released in 1967.
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Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan.Released in 1973.
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When a Man Loves a Woman (1994)
"When a Man Loves a Woman" by by Percy Sledge.Released in 1966.
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Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)
"Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones.Released in 1968.
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Lean on Me (1989)
"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers.Released in 1972.
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What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
"What's Love Got to Do with It" by Tina Turner.Released in 1984.
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Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
"Coal Miner's Daughter" by Loretta Lynn.Released in 1969.
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Great Balls of Fire! (1989)
"Great Balls of Fire!" by Jerry Lee Lewis.Released in 1957.
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Staying Alive (1983)
"Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees.Released in 1977.
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Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
"Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis" by Judy Garland and Lucille Bremer.Published in 1904.
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Oklahoma! (1955)
"Oklahoma!" by Gordon MacRae, Charlotte Greenwood, James Whitmore, Shirley Jones, Jay C. Flippen.Published in 1943.
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De-Lovely (2004)
"It's De-Lovely" by Robbie Williams.Published in 1936 by Cole Porter.
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La Bamba (1987)
"La Bamba" by Los Lobos.Mexican folk song. Performed by various artists.
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My Darling Clementine (1946)
"(Oh My Darlin') Clementine".American western folk ballad. Published in 1884 by Percy Montrose.
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Paper Moon (1973)
"It's Only a Paper Moon" by Paul Whiteman and Orchestra often in the score.Published in 1933
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Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers.Released in 1956.
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Only the Lonely (1991)
"Only the Lonely" by Roy Orbison.Released in 1960.
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Across the Universe (2007)
"Across the Universe" by Jim Sturgess & T.V. Carpio (cover).Released in 1969 by the Beatles.
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Harper Valley P.T.A. (1978)
"Harper Valley P.T.A." by Jeannie C. Riley.Released in 1978.
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Ode to Billy Joe (1976)
"Ode to Billie Joe" by Bobbie GentryReleased in 1967.
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Who'll Stop the Rain (1978)
Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) by Creedence Clearwater Revival.Released in 1970.
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Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Singin' in the Rain (1929) Music by Nacio Herb Brown Lyrics by Arthur Freed.Added 29.3.2015
