Scene Stealing Songs Part II

Way Back in November 2010 I wrote this post on scene stealing songs and promised that I would write a follow up post with other awesome scene stealing songs. Now the time has come. See the new scene stealing songs below and comment on your favorites.

1. Wayne’s World use of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen: It’s hard not think of Wayne and Garth singing the ultimate road trip song. In fact every time I hear this AMAZING Queen song, I feel the urge to rock my long hair back and forth and rock out just like these guys do in the clip below.  

2. She’s All That’s use of Sixpence None the Richer’s Kiss Me:  I was literally just telling my nieces and my husband that they must watch this movie immediately. I mean this movie WAS my 1999. Iv’e seen it a bajillion times and yes, its cheesy, but its cheesiness is what makes it great. Also Freddy Prinze Jr. was at the peak of his attractiveness and popularity; Younger generation read: he was the Taylor Lautner of his time.

3. Back to the Future’s use of Johnny B. Good by Chuck Berry: Growing up I actually heard this song a lot in my house, but it is this scene which I am constantly reminded of every time I hear it. Yea, no one can be sure that Michael J Fox is singing (he probably isn’t), but his delivery is definitely funny. Especially when one of the Starlighters (Marvin Berry) calls up his cousin Chuck to update him on a possible new sound for him.  

4. Napoleon Dynamite’s use of Jamiroquai’s Canned Heat:  I first heard this song in the amazing and also terrible film Center Stage. But it is this Napoleon Dynamite scene which makes it so memorable to me. The entire oddity of the movie leads up to this one culmination of a scene where Napoleon dances for his school in lieu of a speech to “vote for Pedro,” much to everyone’s surprise he kicks ass! 

5. 500 Days of Summer’s use of Hall and Oats’ You Make My Dreams:  What would a list of mine be without Hall and Oats present? I pretty much love everything about this movie, and would go so far as to call it my generations Annie Hall. This scene just proves the movie knew how to laugh and have fun. Joseph Gordon Levitt steps out onto the street and is overjoyed. His enthusiasm soon turns into an all out flash mob including a cartoon bird that lands happily on his shoulder. 

6. Ferris Beuller’s Day Off’s use of Wayne Newton’s Danke Shoen/ and the Beatles’ Twist and Shout: Ah the infamous float scene. Yes, I love this movie. Not only does it hold a serious place in my heart because I watched it hundreds of times while either being sick or pretending to be sick while at home from school, but it also taught me a valuable lesson: Life moves pretty fast, perform in a random parade while you can.

Super Fly!

So as some of you may know I am going on vacation this week, and I thought about writing numerous posts regarding vacations/islands etc. But I found it to be incredibly hard to think of really great songs that revolve around islands and vacations. There are definitely a few, for example- Weezer’s Island in the Sun and Madonna’s Holiday (aka the Sandals theme song). But on the whole there weren’t a lot to choose from, so I decided to go a bit less traditional and discuss flight songs. I’m a terrible flyer and actually rely on music to get me through. Well music and medication. Nevertheless, here is a list of songs about flying:

1)  Frank Sinatra: Come Fly With Me:  What a classic. You all know my love for Frannnnkkiiiiiiieeee, and as such I had to include him on my list. With his silky vocals who wouldn’t want to fly away with him?

2)  Foo Fighters: Learn To Fly:  This was actually the first song I had ever heard by the Foo Fighters and this was the song that started my love affair with Dave Grohl. I think the video for this song is hilarious (Jack Black guests), but I also love the song in general and called it my favorite song for about 3 years.

3)  Steve Miller Band: Jet Airliner: I LOVE the Steve Miller Band and this song is no exception. You may ask why I chose this song over the popular Fly Like an Eagle. The truth is while this song isn’t as flashy (or overused by the USPS) it is ultimately really fun.

4)  Lenny Kravitz: Fly Away: In a way, Lenny Kravitz is kind of a representation of what modern rock n’ roll should be. His vibe/sound is really old school funk rock, but at the same time it feels so fresh and modern that it’s really intriguing to listen to.

5)  John Denver/Peter Paul and Mary/ Chantal Kreviazuk Leaving on a Jet Plane: All versions of this song are amazing regardless of who sings them. The original John Denver version is classy tribute to those he had to leave when he went on the road and was actually originally titled “Oh Babe I hate to go.” Peter Paul and Mary are always amazing to listen to because of their beautiful harmonies. They definitely brought this song to another level. Chantal’s version brought this song to a new generation of listeners. It is haunting and beautiful.

So farewell all! I will be posting once I get back!