"Don't You (Forget About Me)", Favorite Songs from Movies, Songs Beginning with S
Movies in the eighties had some of the best soundtracks, and the most memorable and popular songs at the time seem to have sometimes outshone the movies themselves. As I get time I'll add more songs to this list, feel free to send me your additions to the list. If you want, try and list which scene during the movie the song appears during. Oh, and the whole "Valley Girl" soundtrack get's an honorable mention since it's packed full of great eighties songs. I also rank and review other eighties soundtracks on my Soundtracks of the Eighties Page in case you are interested.

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"S-U-C-C-E-S-S" by Pat Benatar used in the movie The Secret of My Success
Pat's awesome vocals and lyrics capture the message of this movie as the song plays during the ending credits. The perfect song for this movie with a classic fun loud 80's pop/rock beat!
"Same Old Scene" by Roxy Music used in the movie Times Square
"Sara" by Starship used in the movie Baby M
I love this song. It played while the Whitehead family escaped to Florida with the Sterns' kidnapped baby, Melissa. The reason the song has such a significance to it is that the Whiteheads wanted to name her Sara.
"Sara" by Starship used in the movie Baby M (1988)
In the TV mini-series "Baby M," this song played when the Whitehead family fled to Florida with the baby that Mary Beth Whitehead carried as a surrogte mother for the Sterns. They named her "Sarah" and christened her as a Catholic, rather than "Melissa," which is the name the Sterns gave the baby.
"Save the Night" by Joseph Williams used in the movie Goonies
Fantastic song from Toto(top 5 favorite groups of all time!)lead singer! Great little movie(still catch myself watching it when it's on...HEY YOU GUYS!)
"Save The Whales" by Cheech & Chong used in the movie Nice Dreams
"Saving the Day" by The Bus Boys used in the movie Ghostbusters
I forget the sequence this plays during, but I believe it's as they're preparing to go inside Dana's apartment building for the final confrontation.
"Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Ritchie used in the movie White Nights
"Scary Movies" by Pleasant Company used in the movie Return To Horror High
Played at the end of the movie.
"Scream Until You Like It" by Wasp used in the movie Ghoulies II
Played during the end credits.
"Secret Loser" by Ozzy Osbourne used in the movie The Wraith
It's OZZY !!!! The car in the movie was the fastes car of its kind at the time. It was originally supposed to be a Pace-Car for NASCAR.
"Self Contorl" by Laura Branigan used in the movie ?
I am not sure if you can help me, but I looking for a movie that I remeber as a child that had people chaning into monsters at night and it took place in a jungle , and I remeber "self control" being played during the ending credits. Do you know of such a movie or someone that would? This movie came out in the early 80's. Thanks for any and all help.
"Send Me An Angel" by Real Life used in the movie RAD
It's playing when they are bike dancing.
"Send Me An Angel" by Real Life used in the movie Rad
"Separate Lives" by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin used in the movie White Nights
"Serious" by Steve Tyrell used in the movie Mystic Pizza
"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" by Eurythmics used in the movie 1984
"Shake It Up" by Cars used in the movie Last American Virgin
An underrated movie which, like most 80s flicks, nad an awesome soundtrack for 80s fans.
"Shake It Up" by Elizabeth Daily used in the movie Scarface
Heart pumping dance music of the 80's and I love it
"Shakedown" by Bob Seger used in the movie Beverly Hills Cop II
"She Bop" by Cyndi Lauper used in the movie Never Been Kissed
When Drew Barrymore goes into the classroom in her first class day, she remembers when she was at school when she was younger and sounds this song.
"She Loves Me" by Stephen Duffy used in the movie Some Kind Of Wonderful
"She Loves Me" by Stephen Duffy used in the movie Some Kind Of Wonderful
Right when Watts and Keith "practice" kissing at the garage. I LOVE that part!!
"Shelter Of Your Love" by Jimmy Cliff used in the movie Cocktail
Used during the waterfall scene...sadly not on the soundtrack
"She's Like The Wind" by Patrick Swayze used in the movie Dirty Dancing
Heya, I'm an 80s baby and I can remember my mom blaring Patrick Swayze singing. Not to mention how fine he looked in that movie. Futhermore, look how famous he his now! Thanx-Ali
"Shine" by Martin Ansell used in the movie Better Off Dead
Yet another montage song.
"Shocker" by The Dudes Of Wrath used in the movie Shocker
Catchy song...Good movie...One of Wes Cravens best I think
"Shooting For The Moon" by Amy Holland used in the movie Teen Wolf
"Shooting For The Moon" by Amy Holland used in the movie Teen Wolf
Possibly the most beautiful song of our time. Just a perfect pop moment.
"Sixteen Candles" by Stray Cats used in the movie Sixteen Candles
Is the stray cats version of sixteen candles that is heard at the end of the movie, available anywhere on a CD?
"Sleep Walker" by Santo & Johnny used in the movie La Bamba
I would like to know where I can find this song in order to hear it. Where on the Internet can I hear this song?
"Sleep Walker " by Santo & Johnny used in the movie La Bamba
The song is not on the soundtrack, but its played durring the ending credits. The ominouse acoustic guitars in this instrumetal will bring you to tears.
"Sleeping Angel" by Stevie Nicks used in the movie Fast Times At Ridgemont High
"Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" by The Platters used in the movie Always
This movie has everything from an amazing Director (Spielberg) and cast (Hunter as Dorinda, Dreyfuss as Pete, Goodman, Hepburn, etc,...) to an amazing love story, and this is "their" song - Dorinda and Pete's. I love this movie.
"Some Like It Hot" by Power Station used in the movie National Lampoons European Vacation
Backround song for Rusty dancing in club during his fantasy.
"Somebody's Baby" by Jackson Brownie used in the movie Fast Times At Ridgemont High School
It's the song when that 25 yr old guy takes her to the spot and she loses her virginity.
"Someday Someway" by Marshall Crenshaw used in the movie Night Shift
Great song from the early MTV days! Marshall also played Buddy Holly in LaBamba.
"Something To Remember Me By" by Jim Walker used in the movie Three O'Clock High
Beginning/ending credits...can't find this song anywhere!!!!
"Sometimes The Good Guys Finish First" by Pat Benatar used in the movie The Secret of My Success
You'll hear this song at the end of the movie, when Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater are set to go out for a night on the town. One of Pat Benatar's best singles!
"Somewhere I Belong" by Teddy Pendergrass used in the movie D.A.R.Y.L.
"Somewhere I Belong" by Teddy Pendergrass used in the movie D.A.R.Y.L.
"Somewhere I Belong" by Teddy Pendergrass used in the movie D.A.R.Y.L.
"Somewhere Out There" by Linda Ronstad and James Ingrim used in the movie An American Tail
"Sorcerer" by Marilyn Martin used in the movie Streets of Fire
Diane Lane "performs" this in the movie if my memory serves correctly. Actually a great song. Song was actually written by Steveie Nicks and she later performs it on one of her own albums (but not as good in my opinion)
"Sorcerer" by Stevie Nicks & Marilyn Martin used in the movie Streets of Fire
In this dark musical drama a soldier of fortune must rescue his former girlfriend after she is kidnapped by a motorcycle gang. Is a very dark and energetic film with an excellent soundtrack and a story that keeps you involved..it has a great cast with Amy Madigan, Rick Moranis, Diane Lane, and others ..You'll hear this song when after some aventures, the group is walking in a boulevard.
"Soul Finger" by The Baykays used in the movie Spies Like Us
Used in the scene where Dan and Chevy are watching the Ruskies drinking and listening to their boom box out in the snow on the mountain side.
"Spaceballs" by The Spinners used in the movie Spaceballs
This great R&B dance tune is heard when Mega Maid is in the process of destruction, and it can also be heard over the closing credits.
"Spread A Little Happiness" by Sting used in the movie Brimstone and Treacle
"Spring Break" by Cheap Trick used in the movie Spring Break
Cheap Trick had a catchy tune in here.
"St. Elmo's Fire" by John Parr used in the movie St. Elmo's Fire
"St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" by John Parr used in the movie St Elmo's Fire
It's A power ballad. It has a hook. It has bass with very digital sounding treble. perfect 80's song. I was only 8 when the song cam out but i remember my much older sister playing this song. Seemed to me a very inspirational song. I still love to here it when I'm alone. A guilty pleasure song. From a perfect 80's teen movie. ahhhhhhhh the 80's!
"St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" by John Parr used in the movie St. Elmo's Fire
Fun, upbeat song that proves to be dancable.
"Stand or Fall" by The Fixx used in the movie FLETCH
I think this was also used in a teen angst like movie of the 80s but I can't remember it!!
"Steal The Night" by Micheal Bishop used in the movie Bloodsport
"Steal The Night" by Michael Bishop used in the movie Bloodsport
GOOD GUY! THIS MUSIC IS WONDERFUL! I HAVE A MP3 RECORDED DIRECTLY FROM THE MOVIE BUT IT'S GOOD! "...When the morning comes, we'll see the night... and when the night returns... we'll steal the night..."
"Steal The Night" by Michael Bishop used in the movie Bloodsport
I love this song. Does anyone know how I can get it?
"Steal The Night" by Michale Bishop used in the movie Bloodsport
It sa very feel good, happy song. Song starts when these two agents want to take Van Damme back to the States.
"Steal The Night" by Michael Bishop used in the movie Bloodsport
"Steal The Night" by Michael Bishop used in the movie Bloodsport
How can i get this song? I've looked all over, can anyone help me?????
"Steal The Night" by Michael Bishop used in the movie Bloodsport
For those looking for "Steal The Night" by Michael Bishop from the Bloodsport soundtrack.... You can download the song off iTUNES! They just released a master of "Steal The Night" along with an offical album cover and instrumental track! It sounds awesome! There are plans on releasing a remastered version of the Bloodsport Soundtrack through Perseverance Records although no offical release date has been set. Rumor is Summer 2007 Keep your fingers crossed!
"Steal the Night" by Michael Bishop used in the movie Bloodport[1987]
I was wondering if any of you guys know where I can download this song off the net
"Stigmata Martyr" by Bauhaus used in the movie Night Of The Demons
Song plays when Angela is doing a "possession dance" and "demonic powers" revive the tape player.
"Stir It Up" by Patti Labelle used in the movie Beverly Hills Cop
"Story Book Love" by Mark Knopfler used in the movie The Princess Bride
I honestly belive this was THE love song of the eighties.
"Stray Cat Strut " by Stray Cats used in the movie Dirty Dancing
"Stripped" by Depeche Mode used in the movie Say Anything
Anything that has John Cusack AND Depeche Mode definitely needs to be acknowledged!
"Strong As I Am" by The Prime Movers used in the movie Manhunter
From the first Hannibal Lecter movie, starring William Peterson of C.S.I., based on the book Red Dragon, which is now being made into another movie with Anthony Hopkins.
"Strut" by Sheena Easton used in the movie Protocol
"Summer Lovers" by Michael Sembello used in the movie Summer Lovers
This nice song from nice movie with plenty taste from Greece ;)
"Surrender to Me" by Ann Wilson & Robin Zander used in the movie Tequila Sunrise
Heart's Ann Wilson & Cheap Trick's Robin Zander perform this hit ballad from "Tequila Sunrise" which went to #6 on the charts.
"Suspended In Time" by Olivia Newton-John used in the movie Xanadu
Ok. How in the world did this song go up for a Razzie for Worst Song from a Movie?? It's beautiful, and Olivia does such a great job singing it. It's one of AMG's (All Music Guide) favorite tracks on the album. And one of mine too. Very underrated beautiful love song.
"Swamp" by Talking Heads used in the movie Risky Buisness
"Sweet Freedom" by Michael McDonald used in the movie Running Scared
"Sword & Stone" by Bonfire used in the movie Shocker
I am the sword and you are the stone
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