Brian Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 The American Film Institute (AFI) is airing a show on the top 100 songs from movies over the past 100 years. It airs Tuesday June 22nd. Any predictions? You just might get a 'I am not not worthy, you are so if you post the songs that will make the top ten. Just thought I would give y'all a heads up in case you missed the advertisments for this show. Links: AFI 100 years.. 100 songs gotta give credit where credit is due... EGGPLANT was the first person to post this on SongFacts, but it is in the Film thread, otherwise I would 'bump' it. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleant Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 I wonder if Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die" will be in the top 100? I wouldn't doubt some of those James Bond films will make the list. I'll predict that 'Over the Rainbow' wins. It would be oh so cooooool if "Rock Around the Clock" gets a nod (I'm sure the film was called, "The Blackboard Jungle"). I'd love to see "The Candy Man" make it (if it's nominated). The same with "Suicide is Painless," the original from the movie M*A*S*H. I'm sure many of the Disney films will make the top 100, including the cartoon ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 I'm with you BeatleAnt.... "Over the Rainbow" has GOT to place in the single digits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 This will be interesting. Over the Rainbow is the best of all-time, which is why it won't win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 I can't believe I forgot about "Moon River" and "The Way We Were." I also can't believe that "Big Bottom" from "This Is Spinal Tap" is on the ballot. Screw "Over The Rainbow"...this has got my vote! :: Big Bottom Spinal Tap The bigger the cushion, the sweeter the pushin' That's what I said. The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand, Or so I have read. My baby fits me like a flesh tuxedo. I like to sink her with my pink torpedo. Big bottom, Big bottom, Talk about bum cakes, My girl's got 'em. Big bottom, Drive me out of my mind. How could I leave this behind? I saw her on monday, 'twas my lucky bun day, You know what I mean. I love her each week day, each velvety cheek day, You know what I mean. My love gun's loaded and she's in my sights, Big game is waiting there inside her tights. Big bottom, Big bottom, Talk about mud flaps, My girl's got 'em. Big bottom, Drive me out of my mind. How could I leave this behind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggsUK Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 Te He He! I don't care too much about the top 100, but Spinal Tap cracks me up every time. 'mud flaps'! Marvelous. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 After the top 5 vie for #1 honors: my next 10 picks would be... Almost Like Being in Love - Brigadoon '54 Cabaret - Cabaret '72 Everybody's Talkin' - Midnight Cowboy '69 42nd St. - 42nd St. '33 Hello Dolly - Hello Dolly '69 I Could Have Danced All Night - My Fair Lady '64 I Got Rhythm - An American in Paris '51 My Favorite Things - The Sound of Music '65 The Sound of Music - The Sound of Music '65 Stayin' Alive - Saturday Night Fever '77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 Staying Alive, Blues, will definitely be in there somewhere. Another one I think will be is Dr.Zhivago's Laura's theme. Let's not forget 2001 Space Odyssey w/Sprach Zarathustra. One that's gotta be there is Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells. I can't imagine a more fitting soundtrack for the most shocking horror film ever. The Breakfast Club and Simple Minds' Don't You Forget About Me is also a prime candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 It should be interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 Blame Canada from South Park's Movie was nominated I hope this is a decent list, I'm sure 80% of it will be pre-1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 Well, I know three songs that won't win, three of the ones I picked. 2001 Space Odyssey - Also Sprach Zarathustra (Probably the most unusual and influencial score ever used in the history of movie making) The Exorcist - Tubular Bells (Hauntingly perfect soundtrack) Dr. Zhivago - Laura's Theme (One of the most beautiful epic soundtracks in the history of movie making) Out of 400 nominees, the above three didn't get picked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmarty_34 Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 celine dion will probably win for titanic...or whitney houston for umm the bodygaurd i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmarty_34 Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 also...i personally like "danke schoen" off of Ferris Buelers Day Off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy17838 Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 I wonder if Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die" will be in the top 100? I wouldn't doubt some of those James Bond films will make the list. I'll predict that 'Over the Rainbow' wins. I wish Paul McCartney had come out with more solo stuff like "Live and let die" and "Jet". I don't think "Live and let die" will win, too many people still don't like Roger Moore. I hope "Over the Rainbow" doesn't win. I always hated that movie. The 'munchkin kids' really freaked me out. I think "Rainbow Connection" should win. Kermit is so cool and the movie was good also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 I can't narrow it down to 10, so here is my top 25... All That Jazz - Chicago As Time Goes By - Casablanca Beauty and the Beast ? Beauty and the Beast Coal Miner's Daughter ? Coal Miner?s Daughter Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend ? Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Don't Cry For Me, Argentina - Evita Endless Love ? Endless Love Eye of the Tiger ? Rocky III Fame - Fame I Will Always Love You ? The Bodyguard Jailhouse Rock ? Jailhouse Rock Moon River ? Breakfast at Tiffany?s My Heart Will Go On ? Titanic Over the Rainbow ? Wizard of Oz Rainbow Connection ? The Muppet Movie Rock Around the Clock ? Blackboard Jungle The Rose ? The Rose Singin' in the Rain ? Singin? in the Rain The Sound of Music ? The Sound of Music Stayin' Alive ? Saturday Night Fever Theme from Shaft - Shaft (I've Had) The Time of My Life ? Dirty Dancing The Way We Were ? The Way We Were Wind Beneath My Wings - Beaches You Light Up My Life ? You Light Up My Life I think the top 3 will be some combination of "Over the Rainbow", "I Will Always Love You", and "My Heart Will Go On." I can't wait to watch the show. I am a complete sucker for countdowns. I don't care what is being counted down, but by God, if it has a top ten, I'm there. I even watch the countdowns on Country Music Television. Coincedentally, "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton was the greatest country love song of all time. Tenacious D alert! "Let's Get It On" sung by Jack Black in "High Fidelity" was on the AFI list. We can only hope it is somewhere on the countdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Anticipated results tonight in Baseball parlance... I expect a lot of curve balls and Stuff coming in from the left field bleachers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy17838 Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 I just looked at the nominees and saw that Kermit's "Rainbow Connection" didn't even make the list. Out of love and respect for Kermit and all things Henson I will be boycotting the broadcast. It was good to see the Soggy Bottom Boys' "Man of Constant Sorrow" on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 I just looked at the nominees and saw that Kermit's "Rainbow Connection" didn't even make the list. Out of love and respect for Kermit and all things Henson I will be boycotting the broadcast. Check again, that song just made #74 on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy17838 Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Yeah, I missed it. What song won? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 It's still playing here, I was glad to see "Born to be Wild" at #29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Post more as you watch Mindcrime. Since I missed it here on the east coast, it'll be the next best thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 LOL, most have been pre-1960, Raindrops keep falling on my head is on right now at #23, I'm sure there's a complete list online somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Well, it's still playing on the West Coast, but the list is already out. Click here for the TOP 100 SONGS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 I just checked AFI.com and it had not yet updated but I see pdxchump contains the goods. All I can say about the winner is I wasn't right but neither was I wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 They're mostly showing short clips of the song in the movie & interupting with celebrity commentary, including such obvious plugins as Clay Aikens & Hillary Duff who have no business commenting on anything musical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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