Josh's Top Music Scenes

10. Superman Theme - Superman The Movie
The first time we see Christopher Reeve save someone as Superman is classic. It goes at the bottom of the list because devotees were probably predicting some kind of Superman theme reference in this post. Well, wish granted. I did not want to embed the entire 5 minute clip, so here is just the awesome part where Clark changes into Superman for the first time and the classic theme plays.

9. Opening Night - Curb Your Enthusiasm
When Mel Brooks asked Larry David to star in his musical "The Producers", who would've thought it could actually turn out OK? Larry sings the opening number to the show.



8. Scotty Doesn't Know - Euro Trip
This song is somewhat funny. The band leader serenades Scotty's (the main character) girlfriend while Scotty stands there and takes it like a bitch. Of course, the reason this clip is on the list and not a runner up is that the band leader is Matt Damon.



7. Heat of the Moment - South Park
South Park Studios describes this clip just fine: Cartman tries to persuade the government to revoke the ban on stem cell research and save Kenny's life. He moves all of Congress to sing along with him.



6. I Will Always Love You - Muppets Take Manhattan
For the life of me, I cannot remember what the context of this scene is. I just remember that it is a flashback perhaps? Regardless, Muppet babies are essentially the cutest thing ever.




5. Golden Years - A Knight's Tale
This is the first of two David Bowie songs on my list. In this clip from A Knight's Tale, the bad guy's plan to embarrass Heath Ledger by making him dance backfires drastically. Instead of being embarrassed and laughed out of the competition as this evil-doer hopes, Heath Ledger is able to show this medieval crowd two steps in a dance. Once they've learned those two steps, Ledger's girlfriend cues the band and the crowd goes wild. I'm assuming this is the only time they've ever had fun dancing, since that walking around in circles holding hands shit probably gets pretty boring. I also enjoy this scene because it gives a lot of credit to people from the past. They are able to embrace music that is a little before their time, as opposed to those stuck up high school kids in Back to the Future.



4. Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - 10 Things I Hate About You
Heath Ledger sings to Julia Stiles in their high school stadium. Really, I think the most ridiculous part is how big their football stadium is. I've seen similar sized professional stadiums. But I think most people can still relate. Who hasn't had to throw their dignity at the altar of Julia Stiles in order to win her back after not sleeping with her because she was drunk?



3. Chubby Fat Man - Extras
Depressed actor Andy Millman approaches one of his heroes, David Bowie. After relaying his woes to Bowie, the acclaimed song writer plays and writes a song on the spot for Millman. Unfortunately, I don't think it was much of a pick me up.



2. Day Man - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
In this clip, Charlie has been kicked out of the band for writing what the rest of the band considers some kind of homo-erotic love song dedicated to the "Night Man." Luckily, Dennis is able to snap Charlie out of his trance, and together they create pop sensation "Day Man"



1. Total Eclipse of the Heart - Old School
The name of the band in this scene is "The Dan Band." Unfortunately, I couldn't find a clip which included them also singing "Lady" and yodeling. Nonetheless, their entire performance in Old School is classic.



Runners Up:

Pretty much every song from A Muppet Christmas Carol

"Silent Night" - Carol Singers: This is from probably one of the best scenes in Love Actually

Trouble - The Music Man