Favorite Song Usage in Stephen King Movie

[NW Groupie]

There's lots of good songs used in key scenes of Stephen King's movies. What's your favorite and why?

Mine is "Bad to the Bone" in Christine (big surprise, huh James?). George's first few riffs capture the gleeful evil of the car. A close second for me is the agonizing scene in Pet Sematary where the trucker is barreling down the road towards Gage, singing along to the Ramones' "Sheena is a Punk Rocker."

[Tery]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

[Victoria]

I don't know about being a favorite song, but the freakiest would have to be Karen Carpenter's "We've only just begun" from 1408.

[Jo Noonan]

Yeah Don't Fear the Reaper from the Stand was great, but my favorite would have to be In the Mood by Glenn Miller from The Shining miniseries.

Midnight, The Stars, And You by Ray Noble, used in the Kubrick/Nicholson Shining, always creeps me out. I like the song...but it's creepy just the same. I think the music in both (both score-wise and song-wise) was great & had the right ambience. The music in the Kubrick film is scary in itself. Gives me the chills.

[motherwolf]

:cool2: In recent years: that 'Everything good is bad and everything bad is good' thing that was at the end of Formula 51!!!!!! ( I love Sammy J.!!!! That man can get pissed off and pitch a fit almost as good as I can!!!:biggrin2:

[arista]

There's lots of good songs used in key scenes of Stephen King's movies. What's your favorite and why?

Mine is "Bad to the Bone" in Christine (big surprise, huh James?). George's first few riffs capture the gleeful evil of the car. A close second for me is the agonizing scene in Pet Sematary where the trucker is barreling down the road towards Gage, singing along to the Ramones' "Sheena is a Punk Rocker."

I really did like the music in Christine.

[poppin'fresh]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

Haha, yesterday I registered JUST so that I could post that song. Ditto that for me. I remember watching the premierre on tv and being positively MOVED.

[La Belladonna]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

EXACTLY!!!

Thats my favorite.....I can't hear that song since that movie without thinking of "The Stand" - the go together like peas and carrots (thanks Forest).

[Cola]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

I TOTALLY agree Tery :love:

[mogget3]

Don't fear the reaper for me too!

But how 'bout ''born to have it all'' in ''Carrie''.Listen to the lyrics and think about her ability,and you'll have goosebumps!

Big hit also: sul'aria in Shawshank Redemption (when Andy plays that mozart-la nozze de figaro track)

And Apt Pupil: End credits: berlin

And the song playing in Kingdom Hospital when the writer(wotizname?) is jogging towards his accident! Like That very much!

[James S.]

There's lots of good songs used in key scenes of Stephen King's movies. What's your favorite and why?

Mine is "Bad to the Bone" in Christine (big surprise, huh James?). George's first few riffs capture the gleeful evil of the car. A close second for me is the agonizing scene in Pet Sematary where the trucker is barreling down the road towards Gage, singing along to the Ramones' "Sheena is a Punk Rocker."

So true. She is a big George Thorogood fan, folks.

Around that time, in life though, I tuned into a band called Crowded House...with Neil Finn and the boys. I think one of my fav songs from that band was used in THE STAND. A song called "Don't Dream Its Over."

...there is freedom within, there is freedom without
try to catch the deluge in a paper cup...
...there's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
but you'll never see the end of the road while your travellin' with me...
hey now, hey now...don't dream its over...hey now, hey now...

[Firetalion]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

There is freedom within, there is freedom without
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me


My favorite is I think maybe was when Fran played "Crouded House - Don't Dream It's Over" the record player, after the plague had subsided... It's been a favorite song of mine forever.

Fran gave the last guy in town icecream. She was such a sweety. =)

[kisun]

Haha, yesterday I registered JUST so that I could post that song. Ditto that for me. I remember watching the premierre on tv and being positively MOVED.

I loved that part as well. I bought the song on Itunes so I could relive it. I think SK really likes the BOC, because he references them in The Talisman as well.

[babynike]

EXACTLY!!!

Thats my favorite.....I can't hear that song since that movie without thinking of "The Stand" - the go together like peas and carrots (thanks Forest).

I am a siding with you 2 on this one.That song was perfect.

[mogget3]

I'm not an Elvis fan but I did like ''are you lonesome tonight'' in The Dark Half

[James S.]

Ever play a game when that if you ever say the same thing to someone at about the same time they are about to say the same thing to you...and you look at each other in a kizmit sorta look...then the first one to say, "You owe me a beer..."

Well, Firetallion...you owe me a beer.

[NW Groupie]

Don't dream it's over . . . yeah, that was pretty haunting, James. Great answers, guys. I forgot about some of those. Now I've got a big urge to watch "The Stand" again.

Keep 'em coming . . .

[Gwenivere]

James,
You owe me a beer too. Maryjane and I had you beat about a month ago with post #127 in the 'What's your theme song' tread.

Belly up to the bar at the Cantina!!

[JesusLovesSK]

EXACTLY!!!

Thats my favorite.....I can't hear that song since that movie without thinking of "The Stand" - the go together like peas and carrots (thanks Forest).

Yep, same here! I also liked the use of "Time of the Season" by the Zombies in "Riding the Bullet"

[Antony butterworth]

Hello Fans Of The King

I Think I Favourite Would Have To Be

Mozart,s The Maarriage Of Figaro

From The Shawshank Redemption

What Where Those Two Italian Ladies Singing About

[James S.]

James,
You owe me a beer too. Maryjane and I had you beat about a month ago with post #127 in the 'What's your theme song' tread.

Belly up to the bar at the Cantina!!

The "Whats Your Theme Song"-thread...hmmm...well, I don't read every thread, just some of 'em. Sometimes I click on my Friends identity name that links to their Profile though, and from there I click on the "View All Posts By..." to read where and what they are chit-chatting about...ever try that feature?

The new S.K.-MB is cool...PLUS I don't bombarded with bunches of emails when someone sends a simple private message like "Hi" to me from the MB...I like that alot.

So if I owe you a beer...may as well make it two...I'm thirsty

[Goodlovin]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

I agree completely.

[ambermitchell23]

mine would have to be BLUE BAYOU in DREAMCATCHER, i dont know why but i love it, and i love when beaver sings it to dudditts

[Dana]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

Couldn't agree more, Tery. :smile2:

[Gwenivere]

There are alot of great ones but this is one of my favorites. It fits my dark and bizarre sense of humor.

Kingdom Hospital - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=y6oAUQRSol8&feature=related

[Rapunzel]

I don't know about being a favorite song, but the freakiest would have to be Karen Carpenter's "We've only just begun" from 1408.

No kidding. I remember thinking, "There's a reason they call you the Horror Master..."

My favorite was AC/DC's "For Those About To Rock" in Maximum Overdrive.

[Antony butterworth]

Don't fear the reaper for me too!

But how 'bout ''born to have it all'' in ''Carrie''.Listen to the lyrics and think about her ability,and you'll have goosebumps!

Big hit also: sul'aria in Shawshank Redemption (when Andy plays that mozart-la nozze de figaro track)

And Apt Pupil: End credits: berlin

And the song playing in Kingdom Hospital when the writer(wotizname?) is jogging towards his accident! Like That very much!

I Think The Song You Are Refering To Is

Red Dragon Tattoo By The Fountains Of Wayne

[jim158]

I also think "Don't Fear the Reaper" and "Don't Dream it's Over" were a perfect fit for The Stand... another for me is "Paint it Black" during the credits from the Salems' Lot remake.

[Whitey Appleseed]

Stand by Me...the body...don't know who sang the version used in the movie...Ben E King...Otis Redding?...Marvin Gaye?...dunno...didn't Lennon so a version?...dunno again...seems like I heard that somewhere...:smile2:...or was it in the movie version of It? Guess it would work either way.

[chemistry_hater]

I completely agree that "Don't fear the Reaper" was like made for the Stand. The camera shows all those dead bodies on the street and the song...it really makes it creepy. It's perfect!

Viktor

[poisonbat]

The Stand and it's music, my favorites. Don't fear the reaper definatly set the mood at the beginning, but Don't Dream it's Over made me cry. I love the way Stephen hits you in the heart with music. Even in his books... the music sets the mood. :smile2:

[Sheseestheghosts]

I definitly agree. Crowded House's Don't dream it's over and Don't fear the reaper by BOC In "THE STAND" were very effective. I also loved Paint it black at the end of the 'Salem's Lot miniseries remake, and Red Tattoo in Kingdom Hospital. I love how Steve sets the mood in the novels with a line of lyric....although I'm getting sick of Blue Bayou rofl

[mogget3]

I Think The Song You Are Refering To Is

Red Dragon Tattoo By The Fountains Of Wayne

Thanks! I didn't know the title and the band!

Ever since Sleepwalkers I think ''sleepwalk'' is very eerie!!

If that Dark Tower movie ever comes,then I'll be hoping for ''hey,Jude'' and ''Someone saved my life tonight''.

[EmeraldSails]

In the movie Christine, Buddy and his buddies (haha) are out driving and Christine is driving behind them quietly... all you see are headlights, just like any other car, but Buddy is just now noticing them and Beast of Burden is playing on his radio. The visual and audio combo to me is great...almost like Christine is "infecting" his radio too just for that brief moment.

[lilredkdn]

I don't know about you guys, but listening to Fur Elise in It really scared the crap outta me. I can't listen to that song anymore without getting chills.

[ynpguy]

I would have to say my favorite song usage in a Stephen King movie would be "Theme from A Summer Place" in the Rose Red movie. Pretty haunting in a way.

[marew1]

I like the music selections in all the movies, most notably, Christine. Good ole rock 'n roll.:cool2:

[SnakeGirlKat]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.agreed! I was gonna say this and ya beat me to it!:blush: I liked the way the music was used in 'stand by me' though, and 'sharp dressed man' by zz top was pretty neat in the TV version of 'the stand' I'll even bet that Steve picked that one himself!:biggrin2:

[Jo Noonan]

There's this song in the Shining miniseries that I can't remember the name of...it was written in the '90s but it's supposed to sound '40s and it does. It's played briefly in the ballroom. Instrumental, big band type.

Star something, I think it's called. What's the name of it? Mod, do you know what I'm talking about? It's like after they play Glenn Miller's In the Mood.

[SnakeGirlKat]

There's this song in the Shining miniseries that I can't remember the name of...it was written in the '90s but it's supposed to sound '40s and it does. It's played briefly in the ballroom. Instrumental, big band type.

Star something, I think it's called. What's the name of it? Mod, do you know what I'm talking about? It's like after they play Glenn Miller's In the Mood.I remember this song, big band had sort of staged a comeback then was it by brian setzer? remember 'the cherry poppin' daddies'? they had that great song 'zoot suit riot' which sounded right out of the 40's. I know I lived back then in another life...

[Jo Noonan]

I remember this song, big band had sort of staged a comeback then was it by brian setzer? remember 'the cherry poppin' daddies'? they had that great song 'zoot suit riot' which sounded right out of the 40's. I know I lived back then in another life...

Oh yeah I remember that stuff!

I love '40s stuff too. :)

This wasn't by Brian Setzer though. I remember one time I found the name of it on an imdb.com board for another movie. It took forever to find it & now I don't remember. I'll google & see if I can find out. It seems like whoever did it only had that out, that song they used in movies.

[Kim L.]

There's this song in the Shining miniseries that I can't remember the name of...it was written in the '90s but it's supposed to sound '40s and it does. It's played briefly in the ballroom. Instrumental, big band type.

Star something, I think it's called. What's the name of it? Mod, do you know what I'm talking about? It's like after they play Glenn Miller's In the Mood.

Starlight?

[Kim L.]

There's this song in the Shining miniseries that I can't remember the name of...it was written in the '90s but it's supposed to sound '40s and it does. It's played briefly in the ballroom. Instrumental, big band type.

Star something, I think it's called. What's the name of it? Mod, do you know what I'm talking about? It's like after they play Glenn Miller's In the Mood.

Make that Stardust

[Jo Noonan]

Make that Stardust

That is a song that's that type of music, but I guess the Shining one wasn't "star" anything. I had it wrong. I just looked it up & found the real title again: Moonlight Magic. (Moonlight...star something...I was on the right track. :sleepy:) It was composed by Alan Moorhouse.

[swiftdog01]

Have to go with the whole Maximum Overdrive soundtrack.

The scene where Deke is riding through the town looking at all the carnage while the instrumental DT plays in the background is chilling.

[SnakeGirlKat]

Oh yeah I remember that stuff!

I love '40s stuff too. :)

This wasn't by Brian Setzer though. I remember one time I found the name of it on an imdb.com board for another movie. It took forever to find it & now I don't remember. I'll google & see if I can find out. It seems like whoever did it only had that out, that song they used in movies.good luck finding it! even with the internet some things seem to be impossible to find. Like the original version of the 'scarface' soundtrack. they re-mixed this for CD a few years ago..its good, but I'd still like to find the original recording on CD.:smile2:

[kimisdanielle]

I Think The Song You Are Refering To Is

Red Dragon Tattoo By The Fountains Of Wayne

Yes I love that song! I just kept singing it way after I finished watching the whole series. It was the song that truly stuck out the most in my mind.

[nvremailme]

Can't get better than "Don't Fear the Reaper" from the Stand.

[topspeaker70]

Impossible to argue with the "Don't Fear the Reaper" choice, even though John Carpenter should get some inspirational credit on its incorporation into the original Halloween.

I would toss out two other nominees:

(1) The time-switch from the original Buddy Holly version of "Not Fade Away" to the new wave cover at the beginning of Christine.

(2) The dancing scene with the original "Do You Love Me?" (by the Contours?) in Sleepwalkers. It's just one dirty old man's opinion, but that may be the sexiest scene that any solitary, fully-clothed actress has ever done in mainstream cinema.

[HENRY]

"Who Made Who ?"AC/DC Maximum Overdrive":devil::tongue:HENRY

[Survivor Type]

I really liked "Don't Fear the Reaper" by BOC and I liked "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top, both in the Stand.
Some music by the Doors would have been appropriate for that movie as well, "People are Strange", "Break on Through to the Other Side", and others. They had a common theme of deviation from the norm and something evil going tap, tap, tap down the highway, the Darkman comes.

[Jo Noonan]

I really liked "Don't Fear the Reaper" by BOC and I liked "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top, both in the Stand.
Some music by the Doors would have been appropriate for that movie as well, "People are Strange", "Break on Through to the Other Side", and others. They had a common theme of deviation from the norm and something evil going tap, tap, tap down the highway, the Darkman comes.

And Jim Morrison was in the book.

[hipmamajen]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

Amen.

[Mark R]

I don't know about being a favorite song, but the freakiest would have to be Karen Carpenter's "We've only just begun" from 1408.

I have to agree with you Victoria. It was just right for the moment.

[evisceratedmemories]

Stand By Me, in stand by me!...lol tho Christine would be right there also!

[mstay]

I like Don't Fear the Reaper and Don't Dream it's Over from The Stand too. But I think my favorite is the music playing at the beginning of Kubrick's The Shining as the Volkswagen drives up the winding mountain road. I don't know who the classical composer is but that music always freaks me out. :eek2:

[Jo Noonan]

I like Don't Fear the Reaper and Don't Dream it's Over from The Stand too. But I think my favorite is the music playing at the beginning of Kubrick's The Shining as the Volkswagen drives up the winding mountain road. I don't know who the classical composer is but that music always freaks me out. :eek2:

Oh I love Kubrick's score!

I *think* the composer for that part is Palencki...'kay I'm spelling that wrong. I'm pretty sure there was more than one composer for that, because he used old stuff for a lot of it.

That score is so perfect, though, the whole thing. It's scary all by itself.

[jderbish]

For the upcoming Dark Tower movie/series, I'm lobbying hard for Dusty Springfield's "Summer is Over" (1964) over the closing credits. Check it out

[Gwenivere]

But I think my favorite is the music playing at the beginning of Kubrick's The Shining as the Volkswagen drives up the winding mountain road. I don't know who the classical composer is but that music always freaks me out. :eek2:

Oh yes! I forgot about that!

and....when Larry is sitting on the hood of an abandoned car in traffic on the interstate with his guitar singing Eve of Destruction in The Stand.

[Ritchina37]

I know this isn't a S.King movie, but it just popped into my head. My fav song from a movie is "The midnight special" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, in that ambulance scene from The Twilight Zone, The movie..
As for Stephen King, oddly, the only song that is coming to my mind, is that song being played while the girls are all being forced to exercize for tormenting Carrie.. That Wah wah wah song.. hehe

[Ritchina37]

Stand by Me...the body...don't know who sang the version used in the movie...Ben E King...Otis Redding?...Marvin Gaye?...dunno...didn't Lennon so a version?...dunno again...seems like I heard that somewhere...:smile2:...or was it in the movie version of It? Guess it would work either way.

I totally forgot about this one.. I love the song Stand by me :)

[Srbo]

I have to agree with whoever said STAND BY ME.
One of the best songs of all times in one of the best ( or at least most heartwarming ) movies of all times. :smile2:

RIP, River.

[ferreira]

I have to say Don't Dream It's Over in The Stand. It's the perfect song that illustrates that no one is dreaming anymore (about it being just the flu and that there is a cure) and to wake up and realize that the end of normal civilization as they know it is over. And the cutaway scenes of all the dead bodies and deserted land drive the lyrics of the song home even more.

[losers_club]

Oh yes! I forgot about that!

and....when Larry is sitting on the hood of an abandoned car in traffic on the interstate with his guitar singing Eve of Destruction in The Stand.

Hell yes! Larry Underwood is my all-time favorite character.
I also thought the use of "I'll Be Seeing You" at the end of "Misery" was really creepy, as was the use of "Ave Maria" in "Needful Things" when the town in slowly but surely turning evil.

And speaking of "The Stand," I loved "Don't Fear the Reaper" in the opening montage and "Don't Dream It's Over" when the teddy bear is slowly being dragged out to sea.

I've noticed that music plays a large role in the books, and that's totally awesome. :biggrin2:

[Allison Wonderland]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

First and most correct!

BOC did Don't Fear The Reaper with The Stand in mind, I am sure. Or perhaps King worte the book to go with the song. Whichever; they go together perfectly. If that movie is ever re-made, they will still have to use the song in the re-make. I had to go out and get that album on CD after seeing the miniseries on tv, just because of that one song.

There have been so many good songs placed along side of so many good stories. Music enhances a movie so very much. I think even the movies I didn't like were at least made bearable by the use of good music.

Perhaps someday, someone will release an album of music from movies based of the works of Stephen King.

A.W.
(did I use the word SO enough in this post?):blush:

[november--rain]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.
Loved this song, it's tattooed on my brain whenever I hear it I remember those opening credits... also liked 'Don't Dream It's Over' by Crowded House, Harold and Fran listen to it after she buries her father. Thought it was quite apt.

[andrew-cullen1]

who made who (ac/dc) in maximum overdrive,it really illustrated the point of the story.

[NW Groupie]

who made who (ac/dc) in maximum overdrive,it really illustrated the point of the story.

Good one, Andrew. That was probably the best part of the movie!:biggrin2:

[Finny]

For me it would have to be that Enya song that was used in Sleepwalkers? It just sets the chills going every time I hear it.

It's the same song that The Fugees stole from her without permission in "Ready Or Not".

Class piece of music!

[pixiedark]

I think the best is "We've only just begun" in 1408. Only in a Stephen King movie would a Karen Carpenter song be scary!

[tlind459]

hmmm i'd probably say don't fear the reaper. also don't you think they should have used "Bad Moon Rising" in The Shining like it was in the book that would have been great

[Jo Noonan]

hmmm i'd probably say don't fear the reaper. also don't you think they should have used "Bad Moon Rising" in The Shining like it was in the book that would have been great

Yes! For the longest time, every time I heard the song it reminded me of the book. The scene didn't make either movie though. :sad:

[skimom]

Best Music in a Silly (Yet Fun) movie Award goes to:
All AC/DC, All the Time in "Maximum Overdrive".

[Billy Bumbler]

The Green Mile - Cheek to Cheek from Top Hat.

Michael Clarke Duncan should have won the Oscar for that performance. When he's singing it as they're strapping him in old sparky it still breaks my heart even though i've seen the film at least 20 times x

[Ravenreader]

Hello Fans Of The King

I Think I Favourite Would Have To Be

Mozart,s The Maarriage Of Figaro

From The Shawshank Redemption

What Where Those Two Italian Ladies Singing About

I don't know exactly what they were singing about, but I'm a big Mozart fan and finished college with a music minor (which means I can speak/understand a smattering of Italian). I've seen "The Shawshank Redemption" but it's been a long time. Actually own "The Marriage of Figaro" (with a libretto thank goodness) so with a little research I can tell you what they were saying. I'll get back to you on that.

[smooth operator]

Of course, I love Don't Fear the Reaper and Don't Dream It's Over. I also love Shotgun at the beginning of Misery. What really blew my mind was the use of all AC/DC for the soundtrack of Maximum Overdrive.

[Kim L.]

"Don't Fear the Reaper" from The Stand, as Tery said, and "Not Fade Away" at the beginning of Christine, when she's on the production line.

[rockfarmer70]

My favorite (and least popular movie) is the King directed "Maximum Overdrive". The music reflects his own tastes, which happen to mirror my own. The movie's okay, but the sountrack rocks!

[Ducky]

For now I can't pinpoint one specific song, but I love the overall use of 50's/60' songs in "Hearts in Atlantis. Which also makes me think of "Stand by me," of course. :smile2:

[collisionist]

Mine favorites are not in movies but rather in Kingdom Hospital.


Where's Your Head At? -by Basement Jaxx. This is when the body was searching for his head.This was so great and comical!

Kiss Him Good Bye -by SteamOh man I don't even have to tell you about this. This is when the ambulance's stereo turned on and when the surgeons were operating on the criminal. So funny! This is why I miss Kingdom Hospital.

And finally, Red Dragon Tattoo by Fountains of Wayne. This was the song that was played throughout the series and when Peter was jogging.

[Gwenivere]

Mine favorites are not in movies but rather in Kingdom Hospital.



Kiss Him Good Bye -by SteamOh man I don't even have to tell you about this. This is when the ambulance's stereo turned on and when the surgeons were operating on the criminal. So funny! This is why I miss Kingdom Hospital.



That's one of my favorites too. I posted the video somewhere in this thread.
Here it is again. Very entertaining isn't it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6oAUQRSol8

[Sterling]

My favorite by far is "We've Only Just Begun" in 1408. Every time I watch 1408, the parts where that song starts playing creeps me out.

[Marylandguineapigguy]

Hi everyone, I'm new here but when I read this question the answer I immediately thought of was in "Misery" where Annie is making Paul write all day long she constantly plays a piece by Tchaikovsky that I believe is called "Piano Concerto # 1" to help "inspire" him. To this day, every time I hear that piece, I immediately think of Annie! When you think about it, it IS kind of creepy because it sort of matches the grandiose, fanciful world Annie lives in and sort of matches the mood she is in at that time!

[rjt65]

Pet Semetary..the Ramones.

One of Sai Kings fav bands.... punk rock... local guys from where I live LI/Queens

[swiftdog01]

Pet Semetary..the Ramones.

One of Sai Kings fav bands.... punk rock... local guys from where I live LI/Queens

Wow, looks like 3 things now. I'm a HUGE Ramones fan!!! What is the world coming to? I have three things in common with a Yankees fan!!! Oh the, horror:oh:

Seriously though, good choice!!!!

I always liked the whole Maximum Overdrive soundtrack. Big AC/DC fan. So much so I named my dog "Angus" after Angus Young!!!

[Marylandguineapigguy]

To follow up on my reply about the Tchaikovsky piece from "Misery," I was just remembering another selection from there: While Annie and Paul were having dinner the night he was going to try to drug her, she plays the old song "I'll Be Seeing You, In All The Old Familiar Places" in the background while they eat. I LOVE that scene!

You have to admit it's pretty creepy having Annie play a romantic song for you while you're dining alone with her! I always think of Annie now when I hear "I'll Be Seeing You."

You gotta love Annie! She's my favorite! I'm her "number 1 fan!" :-)



"Paul, this is absolutely the BEST Misery ever!"
"My secret is I use only fresh tomatoes, never canned. And to give it that extra zip, I mix a little Spam in with the ground beef!"

[earthangel432001]

"Don't Fear the Reaper" from The Stand, as Tery said, and "Not Fade Away" at the beginning of Christine, when she's on the production line.

I would so agree with this.

[BlackThorn]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

This one gets my vote too. Plus, it's totally wonderful to see a bunch of humans who got wiped out by their own deviousness, while hearing a song representing how death isn't all that bad.

Close second to me would be the other song used in the second chapter of 'The Stand'. I've always really loved that 80's song by Crowded House, Don't Dream It's Over. Although, I never would have imagined Franny putting her head on Harold's lap, I still think the song was just right. Also, hearing that song while seeing the aftermath of the plague in my hometown of Old Orchard Beach, really hit the spot for me.

I don't think any song could be more suited to 'The Stand', really.


...There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

[KatieScarlet]

In Christine, when she locks all the doors on Artie during his date. She starts belting out "I hear you knockin' but you can't come in." Perfection.

[mefistofeles]

This one gets my vote too. Plus, it's totally wonderful to see a bunch of humans who got wiped out by their own deviousness, while hearing a song representing how death isn't all that bad.

Close second to me would be the other song used in the second chapter of 'The Stand'. I've always really loved that 80's song by Crowded House, Don't Dream It's Over. Although, I never would have imagined Franny putting her head on Harold's lap, I still think the song was just right. Also, hearing that song while seeing the aftermath of the plague in my hometown of Old Orchard Beach, really hit the spot for me.

I don't think any song could be more suited to 'The Stand', really.


...There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win


was about to write here but your post said it all:)

[dividedgrlofmine]

Great minds really do think alike - all of my favorite songs have been feautured here! :grinning:

But I really do love when Larry Underwood (played by Adam Storke) is singing, "The Eve of Destruction" in "The Stand."

[bluefern]

Don't Fear the Reaper in The Stand. Something about dead people and that song just really go well together.:biggrin2: Great way to start a film off.:wink2:

[Presque Vu]

What better way to emphasize a certain moment than with a good (mostly rock) song... my favourite would be, as someone mentioned earlier "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" in The Dark Half... though there are many great moments, in 1408, the Stand etc.

[chimpanity]

The song that affected me the most in a King story was "Red Dragon Tattoo" by Fountains Of Wayne. check out Kingdom Hospital.

[Countrygirl_sass]

I like a lot of the songs that he includes. I love the whole Maximum Overdrive soundtrack. We have a radio station that on weekends picks a classic album and airs the whole thing with limited interruption. Recently M.O. was the one aired. It ROCKED!! I hadn't listened to it in a while, and it made me want to watch the show again. But video provider doesn't have it so I will have to make do with listening to the songs.:smile2:

[Agincourt Concierge]

Right there with ya, Henry!
Also, if you listen carefully, you can hear the ice cream truck play "king of the road"
too funny!

[belynne333]

The Green Mile - Cheek to Cheek from Top Hat.

Michael Clarke Duncan should have won the Oscar for that performance. When he's singing it as they're strapping him in old sparky it still breaks my heart even though i've seen the film at least 20 times x

I love Fred Astaire! I definately agree with cheek to cheek. What was the song playing at the very beginning of The Shawshank Redemption? Was that Cheek to Cheek too? Anyway, I also like the song Andy plays over the speakers in Shawshank...

[Pennywise the clown]

The song "Stand by Me" in the movie stand by me.(DUH!!cuz if u havnt read any of my other blogs you will see that 99% of the quotes i post are from stand by me and its the greatest movie) And the song "Lollipop" in Stand by me especially because Vern and Teddy are singing it.

[Frizz]

When Bill and Mike, in IT are riding silver. The song It's allright.

[chainsawmax]

how about the song to the credits of THE MIST, by DEAD CAN DANCE???

[ellisd]

When Bill and Mike, in IT are riding silver. The song It's allright.

its a toss up between that song and dont fear the reaper for me.

[Elizabetha]

Let's see... maybe, Don't Fear The Reaper in The Stand, DUH!! LOL :love: :grinning:

[tiger67]

great thread - you forget the soundrack sometimes - have agreed with a lot of your choices but I do think the use of Host of Seraphim by Dead Can Dance, used in the Mist was soooo appropriate, in a sort of apocolyptic nature- it's on my ipod and it sends chills up my spine, I also found out that Lisa Gerrard was in Dead Can Dance (she who sang the Gladiator soundtrack) and I must admit, I'm quite a fan now.

[Frizz]

I forgot about Don't Fear the Reaper, that is a really good one. I got a sickness, and the only cure is more cowbell.

[psj77]

kingdom Hospital - Gin & Juice - The Gourds

[Exploding Monkey]

It's funny, but the two songs that really stuck out for me in a King movie were in one of the films I liked the least: Sleepwalkers.

Boadicea, by Enya
and
Sleepwalker by Santo & Johnny

The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption both had moving (if not forgettable) scores.

I Hear You Knockin' by Fats in Christine also sticks out for me.

[JRLauer]

Most of you hit this one on the head. "Don't fear the Reaper" at the begining of The Stand. It was the perfect choice for the perfect opening.
:oo:

[dividedgrlofmine]

"Fur Elise" in IT, it's the song Bill and Georgie's mom is playing on the piano.

[candybait]

The song "Stand by Me" in the movie stand by me.(DUH!!cuz if u havnt read any of my other blogs you will see that 99% of the quotes i post are from stand by me and its the greatest movie) And the song "Lollipop" in Stand by me especially because Vern and Teddy are singing it.

I agree totally. I loved the movie, one of the all time greatest. I can't hear the song without thinking about the movie.

[ree122573]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

I couldn't agree more. I can't hear that song now without thinking of the superflu

[TheWalkinDud]

Having now seen The Mist, I can honestly say that "Host of Seraphim" is one of the most haunting uses of music in ANY film EVER.

[scared1]

Ac/Dc in Maximum over drive.:biggrin2:

[tillyn]

AC/DC " Who made Who" Maximum Overdrive.
"Don't Fear the Reaper" the Stand

[Jojo87]

Ramones - Pet Sematary in Pet sematary and Ben E King's - Stand by me in Stand by me :smile2:

[BubbleBuddy]

It's funny, but the two songs that really stuck out for me in a King movie were in one of the films I liked the least: Sleepwalkers.

Boadicea, by Enya
and
Sleepwalker by Santo & Johnny

The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption both had moving (if not forgettable) scores.

I Hear You Knockin' by Fats in Christine also sticks out for me.

Woah, same here on all counts! :eek2: I love the Shawshank Redemption score... especially the part where they pan over the prison and exercise yard for the first time.

Also, not sure if this counts, but "Baby, Can You Dig Your Man?" is probably my favourite song featured in an S.K. movie! I read somewhere it was composed by Al Kooper, but have yet to find a recording of it. :blush: I remember my mom and I laughed our asses off when we finally heard those lyrics put to a melody in the T.V. adaptation. :laugh: And I love how everyone knows it, too... even Nick lip-read the lyrics. LOL.

[itisthetale...]

Absolutely "Don't Fear the Reaper"!!!
What's even more spectacular about that is that the movie actually followed the book by putting that in there!!:smile2:

[Jasonbobdude]

I liked "In The Mood" and "A Summer Place" from Rose Red. The intro to "The Stand" with "Don't Fear The Reaper" was great too, probably my favorite of all movie openings.

[Jax]

I will never look at The Carpenters "We've Only Just Begun" the same again. It takes a lot to scare me, and 1408 did it. Every time I hear this song I think of that movie, and get a little creeped out. It will never be a love song again.

[MartinEden]

Absolutely "Don't Fear the Reaper"!!!
What's even more spectacular about that is that the movie actually followed the book by putting that in there!!:smile2:

Ditto. It has to be one of the best musical references I've read in any book.

[Arr]

"Time Has Come Today" by The Chambers Brothers

in Riding the Bullet

[shangirl]

It would HAVE to be "Take me to the river" in "Desperation."

[Laura666]

Without a doubt..Dont Fear the Reaper...and further in The Stand..the song that Molly Ringwald plays...Hey Now Dont Dream its over....

[BeowulfTX]

I have my favorite MMORPG "war mode" music swapped out to Chase the Ace from Maximum Overdrive.

I still laugh every time I hear Golden Years by David Bowie. That series started really well, and That song was EVERYWHERE: hold music, elevator music, muzak, opening and closing credits, character is in the car with the radio on...priceless.

Well, it tickled my funny bone anyway, still does even.

I can see a strong case for Don't Fear the Reaper especially at the beginning of The Stand. I've never seen it. I couldn't finish "It". So I decided then and there no more SK miniseries for me. Maybe the cable guys can do a better job. They sure did with Dune.

[Jax]

I like Peer Gynt: Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg which is played in Needful Things. It's been a while since I've watched this one, but I think it's played when the whole town is turning against each other and it's one big f*ckarow. My favorite would have to be Don't Fear the Reaper in The Stand. I played that song repeatedly for weeks after watching the movie.

[JRLauer]

This is a tough question. But if I had to make a choice, it would be Don't Fear the Reaper from the beginning of The Stand.

[karend3]

Don't fear the reaper from the Stand

[Benita]

I would think the song that got to me most was "We've only just begun" in 1408
The song I like most though was "In the Mood" in Rose Red

[delores 74]

I LOVED Don't Fear the Reaper too! That's one of my favorite songs, and so fitting to the movie. Anyone familiar with the cowbell skit from SNL? When I hear that song now, I picture Will Farrell hitting a cowbell while gyrating over the dead bodies at the lab. Lol.

[Mr. Jingles]

Ok, I know I'm REALLY biased AGAIN, but the clip from "The Green Mile" where John Coffey is watching the flicker show...."heaven, I'm in heaven".....oh! Almost brings tears to mine eyes :(

[sgmonje]

"Don't Fear The Reaper" at the beginning of The Stand. Absolutely chilling and the prefect way to set the mood.

I agree 100%!!!

[K4driver]

Don't fear the Reaper From the stand
Don't dream it's over From the stand

[chimpanity]

Gotta be "Red dragon tattoo" by Fountains of Wayne. I had never heard of them before Kingdom Hospital, and now they are a beloved favorite.

[Christiane17]

I think it's EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE by Sting in the movie Cat's eyes. I love the song, but I think it was well used in a scene of Quitters Inc. :smile2:

[Tinahorve]

The score from that movie (which I only saw in the commercials as a kid) totally haunted my nightmares. Danny Torrence running through the dark topiaries with that music playing . . . I am getting chills right now.

[LEELEEBG]

Don't fear the reaper ..from The Stand...is my all time fav...and in second All of AC/DC in Maximum overdrive

[dspear237]

Dies Irae - The Shining
Little Bitty Pretty One - Christine
Ride On - Maximum Overdrive

[Becks19]

George Thorogood....Bad to the bone from Christine. It just fits that car so well!

[Chris Jones]

The slow instrumental version of Stand By Me and the beginning of the movie sets the tone just right, but the whole soundtrack is awesome. Also Sleepwalk by Johnny and Santo in Sleepwalkers

[Seb Shaw]

I haven't seen all the King films, but I always get a little lump in my throat whenever I hear Stand By Me, by Ben E. King. I suppose it's because King wrote such fantastic characters, and the film was just incredible. Also, Bad to The Bone from Christine, set the tone for the film :)

[katelynandsamsmom]

I agree also.

[violetgoblin]

SO many great ones! Lollipop by Chordettes in Stand by Me, Temptations The Way You Do the Thing You Do in IT, Crowded House Don't Dream Its Over from The Stand, I Don't Want to Buried in a Pet Semetary (LOL!) from the Ramones in Pet Semetary!!!

[J.T. Adams]

Rose Red


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt7SPm7N6D8&feature=related

[king family fan]

I think for me it is a toss up between Christine-Bad to the bone and Maxium overdrive-who made who. I like both of them and think they fit the movies well.

[Kurtman518]

I'm going to agree with nearly everyone else that both Don't Fear the Reaper and Don't Dream it's Over fit perfectly in The Stand. I would take it another step farther though. I think the complete score by W.G. "Snuffy" Walden is perfect for the miniseries. The eerie "Project Blue" at the very beginning really sets the tone for the scene. Some of my other favorites are "Sorry Mister, I Don't Understand" when Nick meets Tom, "Larry and Nadine (The Rejection)" and "One Will Fall by the Way" when Stu, Ralph, Larry, and Glen are walking towards Vegas.

Stand by Me is also a classic of course.

[kingzeppelin]

Loads of favourites but Sleep walk by Santa & Johnny from Sleepwalkers, and Cheek To Cheek by Fred Astaire from The Green Mile are just great. The scene with John Coffey singing along to Cheek To Cheek is so moving.

[J.T. Adams]

<font face="Century Gothic"><font color="#dc143c">The scene with John Coffey singing along to Cheek To Cheek is so moving. </font></font>

Very much agreed.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A4-C-MK-Po