Top 20 Catchiest Songs from Modern Movie Musicals

[Music] welcome to ms mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 catchiest songs from modern movie musicals the need to express to communicate to going against the grain going insane going now [Music] for this list we'll be looking at those tunes that get stuck in your head the moment you even think about the musical in which they feature we're considering movies released from 1985 to today we won't be including fully animated musicals though and we'll only be considering one song per musical did we get any of these musical numbers stuck in your head let us know in the comments number 20 love thy neighbor the prom bailey has a small tattoo that tattoo would be taboo after emma basically gets stood up by the entire school at prom juilliard graduate trent doubles down on his efforts to bash prejudices and rally support for an inclusive prom he launches into this joyous and upbeat song that kindly calls out the hypocrisy of those who cherry-pick their beliefs while ignoring the golden rule [Music] giving gospel a musical theater makeover it's impossible not to find this tune utterly charming even the reluctant teens find themselves swayed by the catchy beat and positive message this song is so uplifting that we just want to get up and dance whenever we hear it number 19 drive it like you stole it sing street you just can't stand the way that i walked out from the wreckage when his family is hit by hard times connor transfers to an inner city school where he initially struggles to fit in however to impress his crush raffina he decides to start a band their music often reflects the highs and lows of teenage life but there's this one song that never fails to get stuck in our heads [Music] connor's plan for the music video takes inspiration from back to the future combining this quintessentially 80s rhythm with a 50 style dance party the music is so infectious that you'll constantly find this jam popping into your head long after you finish the movie [Music] number 18 impossible rogers and hammerstein cinderella impossible for a plain yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage impossible for a plain country pumpkin and a prince to join in marriage there have been many adaptations of cinderella over the years but this one has to be one of the most iconic the whole soundtrack is phenomenal but there is nothing we love more than this duet sung by legends brandy and whitney houston it's not just the infectious melody that we adore but also the strong sentiment of empowerment behind the lyrics [Music] the movie was considered groundbreaking for casting women of color as its protagonists and now here they were telling audiences especially young children of color that nothing is impossible and sung through a song that was guaranteed to linger in our minds [Music] number 17 a cover is not the book mary poppins returns uncle gutenberg was a bookworm and he lived on chatting cross the memory of his volumes brings a smile whether or not you viewed this movie as a proper sequel to the 1964 disney classic it certainly had big shoes to fill especially when it came to the music while the og had songs like supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and step in time this movie delivered the goods with songs like a cover is not the books so open it up and take a look cause under the covers one discovers that the king may be a truck chat the titles are like science and if you agree between the lines sung in a bouncy musical style we love how this number revives the cheeky sense of humor from the original not to mention those animated animals the song rekindled the magic and wonder we initially fell in love with and we simply can't get enough of it [Music] [Applause] number 16 get your head in the game high school musical coach said to fake ride and break left watching for the pick and keep an eye on the fence gotta run the given guard take the ball after troy finds himself conflicted between basketball and auditioning for the school musical he gives himself this musical pep talk maybe this time we hit the right nose wait a minute wait a minute get my head in the game the song combines both his passions and ingeniously incorporates the sounds of bouncing basketballs and squeaking sneakers into the music too it's the ideal pregame hype track that will definitely get stuck in your head after all who among us hasn't been inspired to flex our own basketball skills while listening to this song [Music] [Music] but if dancing with basketballs is a little beyond your skill set you can still easily dance along to the equally catchy final number we're all in this together [Music] number fifteen one a chorus line one singular sensation every little step she takes one thrilling combination all it takes is for someone to say the word one and this song instantly pops into our minds after getting to know these characters throughout the duration of the movie the final song brings both sweetness and sorrow their individuality fades away as they come together in the chorus line but we simply can't get enough of this glitzy glamorous and up-tempo number [Music] as they say in the biz the show must go on and with smiles on their faces they treat us to one of the most entertaining finales in movie musical history also we just can't resist a good kick [Applause] line [Applause] number 14 fame fame if you're anything like us you only need to hear the first beat of this song and you're instantly on your feet there's just something so energetic and joyous about this tune that you can't help but get swept up in its rhythm [Applause] [Music] even the characters can't resist it literally stopping traffic to bust out their best moves in the street fame won a golden globe and oscar for best original song and was even nominated for a grammy [Music] [Applause] [Music] fun fact the actors are actually dancing to donna summer's hot stuff since the title track wasn't yet finished and the two share a similar beat [Music] number 13. elephant love medley moulin rouge all you need is love please don't stop that again all you need is love a girl has got to eat all you need is love she'll end up on the street all you need is love love is just a game why sing just one love song when you can sing ten but this wasn't always the plan for this unforgettable number initially satine was meant to sing what's love got to do with it while christian would argue back with higher love while lyrically this worked perfectly it just wasn't as captivating the team worked their way through many songs until finally coming up with a medley that we just can't help but sing along to [Music] this one scene combines some of our favorite love ballads against the stunning and ever so romantic backdrop of paris what more could you possibly want [Music] dearly beloved we gather here to say [Music] in this musical based on puccini's labo m the gang comes together to celebrate the bohemian lifestyle going against the grain and breaking taboos [Music] [Applause] this movie was intended to be the hair of its generation and this song in particular was likened to manchester england finds it it's groovy to hide in the movie pretending fellini and antonioni and also wisconsin roman for last both songs share fast-paced lyrics and plenty of pop culture references all to a tune that you just want to sing out loud at its heart this song is about unapologetically celebrating who you are and surely we can't be the only rentheads out there who dreamed of jumping on tables together to recreate the scene with our friends too or definitely did viva [Music] number 11 one night only dream girls [Music] after hearing effie white's breathtaking vocals on this soul ballad curtis steals it and jazzes it up it's then performed by dina jones and the dreams and the two versions battle it out in the charts we love both renditions but if we're talking about the catchiest number then we just have to give the disco version the edge the song was popular both in the movies realm and in real life entering the us billboard's hot dance club songs chart where it peaked at number 13. in fact this song is such a hit that it's even been covered by multiple artists around the globe number 10 seize the day newsies [Music] this movie was considered a critical flop upon initial release but it has since become a cult classic and even inspired a broadway musical thanks in part to its awesome soundtrack [Music] while king of new york may get us swaying nothing has us quite as hyped and ready to well seize the day as this number davey uses this song to rally the other news boys to start fighting injustice the rousing melody fills us with excitement and their acrobatic performance has us captivated this is the perfect hype song and the one that always enters our head whenever we need a positive boost number nine december 1963 oh what a night jersey boys [Music] late december back in 63 what a very special time for me we can guarantee that most of the songs in jersey boys will have you hurting yourself trying to do your best frankie valley impression whether it's scream singing sherry [Music] or doing imaginary microphone choreography to can't take my eyes off you i love you baby [Music] baby but for our money nothing gets stuck in one's head more than some good use [Music] december 1963 gives everyone that dance number in the street fantasy complete with finger snaps snappy ear suits and a sense of nostalgia like with any catchy song you'll be able to catch on to the lyrics if this is your first listen but we can promise it won't be your last [Music] number eight life's a happy song the muppets everything is great everything is grand i got the whole wide world and the palm of my hand everything is perfect it's falling into place i can't seem to wipe this smile off my face this song is guaranteed to put a skip in your step written by flight of the concords brett mckenzie this critic's choice award winning song always puts a smile on our faces it's uplifting bubbly and utterly [Music] i charming right in front of me nothing's stopping me it perfectly balances appeasing musical theater lovers while still affectionately sending up the genre gary and walter dance their way through small town joined by seemingly all of its residents together they sing about how happiness is anything from a piece of cake to a fillet of fish just when you think you've got the song out of your head we're hit with the finale reprise but who's complaining [Music] number seven another day of sun la [Music] the movies opening number takes inspiration from classic golden era movie musicals but with a modern and fresh twist we're introduced to a group of showbiz hopefuls who dream about one day seeing their name up in lights they instantly sweep us away into this world of escapism through this upbeat showstopper [Music] it's a joyful and dazzling number that brightens up la's infamous gridlock traffic and they actually did close part of the freeway to shoot this scene no one likes being stuck in traffic but you might mind a little less if a full-on upbeat song and dance spectacle suddenly broke out around you [Music] number six little shop of horrors little shop of horrors on the 23rd day of the month of september in an early year of a decade not too long before our own speaking of awesome opening numbers this one has to be one of our favorites chiffon ronette and crystal who are inspired by the supremes serve as our narrators and provide some exposition with this rather infectious tune who wrote the soundtrack described the title song as one that quote really captures the tone and establishes the dna of little shop and though menken doesn't think it's the most ambitious number in the score we think he nailed it as it really builds the excitement and anticipation for the action that's about to unfold [Music] there's just something so brilliant about how this upbeat and lively song is actually a warning for dark things up ahead we're still humming this one long after the credits roll number five that's how you know enchanted how does she know you love her how does she know she's your enchanted parodies the disney musical genre and nothing is a greater send up of some of our favorite tropes than this academy award-nominated song [Music] gisele sings about sweeping romantic gestures and amazingly everyone in central park joins in almost as if it was pre-rehearsed the tune evokes the utmost joy while still taking a tongue-in-cheek dig at the genre even robert finds himself swept up by the music [Music] fun fact this scene somewhat inspired the movie's title due to how effortlessly gisele is able to enchant those around her the movie's director kevin lima called it quote an explosion of joy and we could not agree more number four the greatest show the greatest showman ladies and gents this is the moment you've waited for searching in the dark you sweat soaking through the floor with so many incredible choices on the soundtrack it's almost impossible to single out just one song still we decided to go with the opening number although from now on was a worthy runner-up barnum soft singing at the start backed by the audience's stomping already has us gripped and as the song builds our excitement only continues to grow [Music] this song is so exhilarating and joyful that they reprise it for the finale and it's just as invigorating as the first time after watching this number you don't need to tell us twice that this truly is the greatest show number three dancing queen mamma mia and mamma mia here we go again [Music] abba sure knows how to write a catchy tune dancing queen in particular is so enthralling that in both movies it's used to cheer up our protagonists and leads to an island-wide party [Music] in the first movie donna and her friends captivate the attention of the other women on the island with this fun number and in the sequel the song introduces boatloads of partygoers who are headed to calocari for the villa's grand [Music] reopening [Music] on both occasions the number inspires everyone to unleash their inner dancing queens the song practically demands that we have the time of our lives and we're happy to oblige [Music] number two all that jazz chicago [Music] 5670 it was a close call between all that jazz cell block tango and roxy the name on everybody's lips is gonna be roxy but there's nothing quite like the rush you get when you first hit play on this grammy award-winning soundtrack and all that jazz i'm gonna the sudden change of tempo as the song begins has us instantly gripped and we're in for a treat as this tune does exactly what its title suggests starting slow sultry and seductive we are instantly hooked and as the adjacent action becomes more animated so does the music by the time it hits its crescendo we just can't resist belting our hearts out and showing off our best fosse moves too [Music] before we continue be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one you can't stop the beat [Music] hairspray from the first beat of good morning baltimore this feel-good movie is packed to the brim with toe tapping and head bopping moments welcome to the 60s is an obvious contender as is run until that but the songwriters left the best for last with this epic grand finale the song uses an infectious rhythm and invigorating lyrics to celebrate the changing times as well as self [Music] acceptance it's the epitome of a showstopper and everything about it makes us want to get up and dance this catchy melody won't leave your head in a hurry well like the song says you really can't stop the beat do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip from msmojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified 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Length: 27min 9sec (1629 seconds)

Published: Sun May 09 2021