Top 20 Musical Numbers in the Mamma Mia Movies

[Music] welcome to ms mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 musical numbers in the mamma mia movies [Music] [Applause] me [Music] for this list we're looking at the best performances from both mamma mia films we're only including the numbers that are actually part of the plot that means that as much as we love them the credit sequences are not included here we're also issuing a spoiler alert be sure to post in the comments and let us know if your favorite number made the list if you like what you're hearing be sure to check out the full song at the link [Music] below number 20. fernando mamma mia here we go again there is no doubt that cher's appearance as donna's mom ruby in the sequel was a pretty big deal she's not on screen for a long time but it's definitely a great time [Music] fernando is really her moment to shine in the spotlight as she is reunited with her long-lost love by the same name [Music] after decades apart they find their way back to one another by pure coincidence as fernando and ruby sing to one another there's a perfect mix of theatrics and sincerity that blend together does it have much to do with the main plot of the film no not really but did we love watching every second of it yes we absolutely did [Music] number 19 sos mamma mia where are seem so those to find when sam and donna are thrust back into each other's lives he keeps trying to talk to her but she refuses to give him the time of day it leads to this wonderful duet between the two granted pierce brosnan may not win any grammys for singing but it doesn't take away from the fact that sos is an extremely memorable number not to mention it's important from a storytelling point of view as it sets up donna and sam's dynamic [Music] from the acting to merrell to the hilarious greek chorus it's a moment we look forward to every time we watch the film number 18. does your mother know mamma mia oh ignore them tanya it's all mouth and no trousers tanya can't ignore the chemistry between us little boys who play with fire get their fingers burned this marks one of the funniest and most energetic numbers in both movies combined we're treated to it when christine baranski's character tanya turns down a young bartender's advances he's simply too young for her and she sings this song to emphasize just how much [Music] that mixed in with the dance moves and her interactions with everyone there infuses the moment with joy and humor [Music] sure it doesn't advance the plot in any way and it's largely a standalone moment but even though nothing technically important happens tania's rendition of does your mother know is fun flirty and brings a contagious energy to the movie number 17 super trooper mamma mia the world's first girl power band sophie's bachelorette party starts out perfectly when donna and the dynamos reunite to sing super trooper [Music] everything from their dance moves to their outfits to their vocals is amazing and watching donna try to keep her composure after she sees that sam bill and harry are watching her is just the cherry on top her face is full of pure panic but she will not let that stop her from finishing the performance [Music] of course the men's arrival turns the knight hectic we're treated to two other upbeat tunes gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight and voulez-vous as each one realizes he might be sophie's father it's safe to say her hen party was more eventful than most and not for the usual reasons number 16 when i kissed the teacher mamma mia here we go again the very best things happen unexpectedly [Applause] in the sequel we meet a young donna arriving fashionably late to her university graduation she begins to give her valedictory speech and it's a good one but she really turns it up a notch when she starts singing when i kiss the teacher on stage and pulls off an outfit changed [Applause] the dynamos join in and pretty soon the whole graduating class is singing and dancing too plus who could forget the moment when the vice chancellor jumps in [Music] with this performance donna made sure her graduation was unforgettable to put it mildly plus this fun and lively number gives viewers a sense of her carefree and fun-loving nature setting the tone for the rest of the story number 15 our last summer mamma mia i can still recall our last summer i still see it all much of the first mamma mia movie revolves around sophie wondering who of sam bill or harry is her real father while we never find out she does get to know them throughout the course of the story as such they all truly grow to love each other like family by the end we see that bond forming when they're out on the water together singing our last summer [Music] in this number sam bill and harry recall the time they spent with donna in their youth giving sophie a glimpse into the past she's been desperately seeking [Music] it's a calm and melodious number that provides some insight into the men's personalities while also being extremely charming to watch [Music] number 14 money money money mamma mia donna is a self-reliant and independent woman who takes care of everything and everyone around her it's an admirable trait but it's understandably not easy to single-handedly run the hotel as she does everything from the toilets to the blinds are falling apart her frustration culminates in this tune first she laments her lack of financial stability despite all the hard work she puts in day in and day out [Music] it then turns to her dreaming of a life of wealth and luxury which is super fun and engaging not only does this number provide entertainment and important social commentary it also helps us understand donna a little bit better [Music] number 13 angel eyes mamma mia here we go again after sophie and skye hit a rough patch she is heartbroken since donna has passed away she can't go to her for motherly advice but thankfully tanya and rosie are there and love her as if she were their own as sophie asks rosie what went wrong between her and bill they begin singing angel eyes [Music] the song itself is made even better by the way the two friends started off by interrupting each other tanya constantly interjects as rosie is telling the story one night i was taking a walk along the river when i saw him together with the young girl it's certainly a comical testament to how well they know each other the lyrics combined with the women's actions on screen with their wine and cake make for an enjoyable time despite the underlying sadness of the situation [Music] mamma mia here we go again it easy with me please donna sings this slow-paced tune in an effort to get hired as a performer at the local bar but while it's technically an audition she's mostly singing to sam through this moment we see that there's something special growing between them [Music] the song has a steady energy and the romantic way in which they look at each other as she sings is enough to make anyone's heart melt as they leave the bar the track continues they walk on the beach effortlessly graze hands and finally share a kiss at the night's end [Music] while there is never really any doubt about it it's impossible to deny that sam and donna are meant to be after this point number 11. honey honey mamma mia towards the start of the first film we see sophie in possession of her mother's diary naturally she tells her friends about the three possible fathers she's uncovered that is where this playful melody comes in honey honey how he thrills me honey as sophie sings honey honey while periodically pausing to read donna's diary entries she's bursting with hope and anticipation all this time sam has been telling me he loves me and now he's announced that he's engaged so he's gone home to get married and i'm never gonna see him again it's undoubtedly an exciting and seductive number but this moment in the film also serves an important practical purpose it's through this track that viewers understand the central premise of the movie the way that they packed all that exposition into such an exuberant box is a really really big bonus for us all number ten why did it have to be me mamma mia here we go again one of the best parts of mamma mia here we go again is how it shows us donna's youth as we witness the origins of her relationships we're treated to stellar musical numbers who could forget her and harry's quirky and extravagant performance of waterloo [Music] and her duet with bill is just as if not more alluring why did it have to be me is emblematic of the relationship between the two dynamic and fun-loving in other words this number showcases their flirtatiousness it have to perfectly me plus their vibrant rendition of the song makes us dance in our seats alongside them of course neither bill nor harry ended up being the one for donna but that didn't make their performances any less riveting to watch [Music] number nine knowing me knowing you mamma mia here we go again donna's newfound relationship with sam has her feeling elated we see a lightness in her steps as she's taking a stroll while singing the name of the game of course it all comes crashing down when she finds a picture of sam and his fiance at the song's end this leads to us seeing the moment we had always known was coming for the first time their relationships end no more carefree as he comes clean and she breaks up with him the two sing knowing me knowing you a captivating yet sorrowful [Music] song [Music] it's a number filled with heartbreak and anguish as they go their separate ways despite the clear love they share number eight i've been waiting for you mamma mia here we go again in this sentimental number sophie gets to fulfill a lifelong dream of hers singing with the dynamos with her mother's absence she takes center stage in the group i i have known love before at this point in the movie she's just discovered that she's pregnant thus this number is above all a serenade for her unborn baby [Music] despite the sadness of donna not being there to share the moment there is joy because she gave sophie everything she needs to be a good mother in a way they're connected through this pregnancy [Music] this point is emphasized further since in parallel to sophie singing this touching melody we see donna go into labor in the past as we watch their stories intertwine we can't help but feel moved number seven slipping through my fingers mamma mia school bag in hand she leaves home in the early morning as donna helps us stressed out sophie get ready for her wedding she begins to sing this gentle tune it's a touching moment to put it mildly for donna this song is all about how time flies too fast as she contemplates how quickly her daughter is grown up the feeling that i'm losing her forever it's hard not to get nostalgic watching meryl streep bring this number to life with a quiet melancholy in her voice it's a simple and understated number which is actually what makes it so beautifully engaging slipping through my fingers all the time there are no bells or whistles here just a mother and daughter bonding and trying to make the moment last number six lay all your love on me mamma mia before we met now every man that i see is a potential threat sophie and skye never fail to deliver an entertaining duet in the second movie they sing one of us together but apart after a big fight it's certainly a notable number complete with split screens and heartbreak [Music] but it's their more upbeat duet from the first film we find ourselves revisiting time and time again as they sing lay all your love on me on the beach we get a glimpse of how adventurous and in-love they are [Music] the number is full of passion and life just like their relationship not to mention their chemistry is palpable as they part ways to go to their bachelor and bachelorette parties we're left feeling excited about their relationship [Music] number five my love my life mamma mia here we go again i never felt this strong in the final moments of the sequel we see a juxtaposition of both timelines as donna takes sophie to be baptized as sophie does the same for her child then in a soul-stirring moment sophie sees her late mother and the two sing this poignant duet about their unbreakable bond [Music] donna may be gone but this number proves that her impact will last forever there's a sense that everything will be okay and that donna is watching over sophie not to mention it's meryl streep's first appearance in the movie which makes it even more impactful this film took viewers through a roller coaster of emotions in many ways this number was the culmination of all of them in other words we cried number four the winner takes it all mamma mia as we mentioned sam spends much of the movie trying to get donna to talk to him we saw it with sos and we see it again towards the end of the film before sophie's wedding once again she stops him this is about us i don't wanna talk that's when she begins belting the winner takes it all it's a truly powerful number that always leaves us unable to look away from our screens it's devastating to see both her and sam so clearly heartbroken as per usual meryl streep delivers an absolutely flawless performance here as donna she infuses the song with a perfect blend of sadness and intensity which makes it mesmerizing to watch the winner takes it number three i have a dream mamma mia here we go again a central part of mamma mia here we go again is the parallels between donna's life in the past and sophie's in the present i have a dream a song to sing after all sophie makes it her mission to fulfill her mother's dream by restoring the hotel she turns it into what donna always dreamed it could be and this number is emblematic of that we watch a young donna sing as she's enthralled by the possibilities around her despite the damage state of everything it's contrasted with sophie rosie and tanya walking through the finished hotel the past and present collide in an extraordinary way through i have a dream and it is emotional [Music] we see that while donna has passed away her legacy lives on through her daughter number 2. mamma mia mamma mia there's a sense of agitation and shock as donna sings this tune it's fitting considering she's just discovered that sam bill and harry are at her hotel how else is a girl supposed to react when three of her ex-boyfriends from decades ago show up unannounced [Music] she's curious but afraid to see what they're up to throughout the number which makes for some pretty hilarious moments the track is featured in the sequel as well when donna sings it alongside the dynamos after sam breaks her heart [Music] will i ever learn while it starts off delicately it turns into a party pretty fast there's a pressure that comes with being the song these iconic films are named after but in both cases the numbers definitely [Music] delivered 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 dancing queen mamma mia here we go again in the first movie donna's friend sang dancing queen to cheer her up [Music] it doesn't take long before she and the rest of the villa join in from the abba cameo to the thrilling moment where they jump in the water it is epic [Music] and it's the jubilant excitement this moment provides that makes the track's appearance in the sequel so special in the second movie things are looking a little grim that is until the exhilarating moment where dancing queen plays and bill harry and both loads of other people including skye arrive [Applause] [Music] as everyone reunites in this pivotal ensemble number positivity and pure fun prevails from the moment we hear the tunes first notes we have a smile glued to our faces [Music] do you agree with our picks let us know in the comments and hey if you're a fan of the song playing right now be sure to check out the music video for it right here

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Length: 23min 25sec (1405 seconds)

Published: Sun Feb 28 2021