Some songs are more than songs. They’re entire movies. Just a few notes can transport you straight back to a favourite scene, a childhood memory, a first date, or a cinema packed with people singing along.
Over the past week, Lucy & Kel asked listeners to help build The Greatest Movie Songs of All Time Countdown, sharing the songs that instantly remind them of unforgettable movie moments. From epic power ballads and movie musicals to action-packed anthems, The Light listeners voted in their thousands to celebrate the songs that made cinema history.
And now, the results are in!
Melbourne’s Greatest Movie Songs of All Time
- 20 – Jon Bon Jovi – Blaze of Glory (Young Guns II)
- 19 – Keala Settle – This Is Me (The Greatest Showman)
- 18 – Tina Turner – We Don’t Need Another Hero (Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome)
- 17 – Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings (Beaches)
- 16 – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu (Xanadu)
- 15 – Kenny Loggins – Danger Zone (Top Gun)
- 14 – Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Armageddon)
- 13 – Elton John – Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King)
- 12 – Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (Saturday Night Fever)
- 11 – Huey Lewis & The News – The Power of Love (Back to the Future)
The Top 10
- 10 – Judy Garland – Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz)
- 9 – Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves)
- 8 – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – Shallow (A Star Is Born)
- 7 – Irene Cara – Flashdance… What a Feeling (Flashdance)
- 6 – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life (Dirty Dancing)
- 5 – Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta – You’re the One That I Want (Grease)
- 4 – Kenny Loggins – Footloose (Footloose)
- 3 – Survivor – Eye of the Tiger (Rocky III)
- 2 – Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Titanic)
And Melbourne’s Number One Movie Song Is…
🏆 Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (The Bodyguard)
When it comes to iconic movie songs, this one was hard to beat. Whitney Houston’s powerhouse performance in The Bodyguard helped create one of the most memorable movie moments of all time, and more than 30 years later, the song still resonates with audiences around the world. It’s emotional, unforgettable, and the kind of song that instantly takes you back to the film that made it famous.
🎵 Listen to the Countdown Playlist
So many listeners have been asking if there’s a playlist they can listen to again and again… and the answer is YES!
We’ve put together The Greatest Movie Songs of All Time Playlist featuring the songs from the countdown so you can relive all your favourite movie moments whenever you like.
Thanks for Voting!
A huge thank you to everyone who texted in their favourite movie songs, shared their movie memories and joined us throughout the week. Whether your pick was a classic from the ’70s, an ’80s anthem, a ’90s blockbuster hit or a modern soundtrack favourite, this countdown celebrated the songs that made cinema unforgettable.
🎁 The countdown wrapped up with a truly special moment this morning when Daz won our Mega Movie Prize Pack.
When Lucy & Kel shared the news, he became emotional, explaining he’d been through a really difficult month and that TheLight Careline had been supporting him during that time. He told us how much the prize meant to him, reminding everyone listening that sometimes blessings come along right when they’re needed most.
A perfect ending to an incredible week of movie memories, music and community.
Missed the countdown? Make sure you’re listening to Lucy & Kel on TheLight for more fun, memories and great music every weekday morning. 🎬🎶✨
