March 6, 2025

Top 10 Movie Soundtracks of All Time

Top 10 Movie Soundtracks of All Time
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PAST TENS: A Top 10 Time Machine

A special countdown of the greatest movie soundtracks ever. From 'The Blues Brothers' to 'Saturday Night Fever,' they discuss iconic songs and how they seamlessly blend with their respective films. Milt and Dave also share personal anecdotes, debate the importance of original music versus curated tracks, and reminisce about how these soundtracks have influenced their love for music and movies. Along the way, they touch on notable soundtracks that didn't make their top ten and explore changes they wish to see in the Academy Awards' music categories.

 

Topics

00:48 Oscar Talk and Family Traditions

01:37 The Decline of the Oscars

03:57 Movie Soundtracks: An Introduction

04:14 Top 10 Movie Soundtracks: Starting the Countdown

09:00 Blues Brothers: Number 10

13:53 Goodfellas: Number 9

22:08 The Graduate: Number 8

27:31 Grease: Number 7

33:28 This is Spinal Tap: Number 6

38:52 Boogie Nights: Number 5

43:11 Iconic Movie Soundtracks: Boogie Nights and Beyond

43:58 Debating Original Music vs. Compilation Albums

44:57 Movie Lines Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

50:34 Purple Rain: A Musical and Cinematic Masterpiece

54:59 Pulp Fiction: Tarantino's Musical Genius

01:02:57 The Big Chill: A Soundtrack That Defined a Generation

01:13:09 Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Soundtrack

01:19:23 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts