Introduction
Music is one of the most important arts in human life, especially because it has the power to change our energy simply by listening to the rhythm, the lyrics of the song, or just because it takes us back to an emotional moment in our lives.
Another branch of the arts is cinema, no matter what kind of movie we are watching, there are simply songs that are so passionate that they complement a specific moment in the movie and that make us delve deeper into the emotions of the characters and that we can associate with our feelings at that moment and that we will remember later.
Songs written for movies have the power to transcend human memory, and we like to listen to them again and again. This information is for generations who born after 2015.
That's why I'm going to present a list of the 10 best songs that have won an Oscar from 1991 to 2018, but the most important is that they made it onto the Billboard Top 100 list.
Development
We start with the “Beauty and the Beast” song from the 1991 film, which won Best Song at the 64th Academy Awards in 1992. The song was recorded by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson and reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 9th.
Around 1992, the song "A Whole New Word" from Aladdin won the award for Best Song at the 65th Academy Awards in March 1993. The song, performed by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle, reached number 1 on the Billboard charts in March 1993. https://www.billboard.com/list
The film Philadelphia starred Tom Hanks, who won Best Actor for his extraordinary performance as a lawyer suffering from AIDS and was fired from his position due to it.
The accompaniment of the song "Stress of Philadelphia" undoubtedly provided the nuance that many of us remember when we watch the film. Performed by Bruce Springsteen on March 21, 1994, it won the Oscar at the 66th awards ceremony; and in April, it reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1994, Disney presented a new offering with the film "The Lion King," and it couldn't have been better accompanied than by a song performed by Elton John.
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" won the Oscar at its 67th presentation on March 27, 1995. It's worth noting that by August 1994, the song had reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. https://www.billboard.com/list
In my opinion, this is one of the songs we remember most, both because it's a reference to the film and, above all, because it represented a new facet of children's cinema.
Another new offering in children's cinema was "Pocahontas," especially because the protagonist was a woman, and it marked the beginning of the trend toward having women lead important projects based on the story.
The song "Colossus of the Wind," performed by Vanessa Williams, reached number 4 on the Billboard charts in August 1995, and on March 25, 1996, it won the Oscar at its 68th annual Oscars.
One of the greatest film directors is Jim Cameron, who won the Best Director award for his film "Titanic," and it has been one of the most awarded films; it won 11 Oscars on March 23, 1998.
It was accompanied by a song performed by Celine Dion."My Heart Will Go On" reached number 1 on the Billboard charts in February and March 1998 and, of course, won the award for Best Song at the 70th Academy Awards. https://www.billboard.com/list
The film "8 Mile" was a landmark for youth drama films, as the story focuses on the personal problems that arise in adolescence with a dysfunctional family and the pursuit of one's dreams. It starred Eminem, who was just beginning to stand out in the rap genre, which was represented only by people of color.
The song "Lose Yourself," performed by Eminem, spent 12 weeks at number 1 on the Billboard charts during November and December 2002, and January 2003, and won the Oscar at the 75th annual Academy Awards on March 23, 2003. However, Eminem did not attend the ceremony. It wasn't until February 9, 2020, that he gave a live performance at the Oscars, and it was quite an event to finally see him perform the winning song.
James Bond films have shaped several generations of fans of action films, but especially espionage. This time, the film "Skyfall" featured a new Agent 007, played by Daniel Craig.
To give the film added weight, the song "Skyfall," performed by Adele, reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2012 and won the award on February 24, 2013.
In 2013, a new children's proposal arrived with the film "Frozen" and the song "Let it go" performed by Idina Menzel managed to catapult it to the number 5 position on the Billboard for five weeks in the months of April and May 2014. On March 2, 2014, she won the Oscar at the 63rd ceremony. https://www.billboard.com/list
In 2018, the film "A Star Is Born" was released, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.The film is a remake of the 1976 film starring Barbra Streisand.
The song "Shallow" was performed by its stars and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 2019. The song gained popularity during the live performance, with an extraordinary performance by Lady Gaga, and won the 91st Academy Award on February 24, 2019.
Conclusion
Without a doubt, this accompaniment of songs with films achieves a greater impact on society, so that the film or song is remembered over time and for several generations.
Sources of Consultation:
Grein, Paul- Calcano Michael. CANCIONES GANADORAS DEL OSCAR QUE LLEGARON AL TOP 10 DEL HOT 100. Cultura y Entretenimiento. 03/09/2023. https://www.billboard.com/list
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