Continuing the tradition of actors singing the song in the movie...

Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)

In this movie, the singing actor first wowed the crowd with the song but later on stunned them with his guitar playing.

Back To The Future?

Indeed. Your turn A.

And another along the actor-singing-the-song line:

"I Say A Little Prayer" as performed by one actor with everyone else at the table joining in by the end

My best friend's wedding.

Yup, knew it would be easy

okey doke. Might be tricky this one, but might not. We'll see. Guantanamera by Pete Seeger

That song always reminds me of a Holden Rodeo advert that used to be on TV here "One Tonne Rodeo... I got a One Tonne Rodeo...One Tonee Rodeeeo"

I vaguely remember that from one of those kids movies, Bug's Life or Antz - my son used to watch both so much that I still get them mixed up

It's been in many movies, could you be more specific?

It gets referred to a lot during this movie, and gets played on the stereo towards the end of the movie. I didn't know it was in several movies. The main chrs mother bought it for him for christmas when he was a kid.

So not one of the ones I thought?
This definitely sounds familiar though, or maybe I'm just confusing it with Besame Mucho as used in the Ethan Hawke/Gwyneth Paltrow version of Great Expectations :hmm:

Not that.

This film isn't directed by David Cronenberg, he actually stars in this, and not briefly. He's in this a fair bit.

I posted a quote from this film 3 years ago. After several hints, Splunge had heard of the film, but never saw it or knew it's name. It saddens me that still nobody knows this. It's in my top 20 films of all time, First time I watched it I was fine until the credits rolled, then I just cried. It's an amazing, touching, film. But if you want a film with action, car chases, etc, you will find this boring. It's about emotions and behaviour of people in the final hours before the world ends. "Last Night".

That is sad... now can we have a new entry. :lol:

Heh, ok. Afro Celt Sound System - Dark Moon, High Tide. Might be tricky as the band might not be well known, but I love 'em. this movie, whilst not great, is well known.

Gangs of New York

You got it. Obviously not tricky at all for you, T2.

Actually, that was a guess. Gangs of New York was the last movie I saw with "Celtic" music in it. Serendipity is a good thing.

Cotton's Dream -- Instrumental piece.

Hint: It is also called "Nadia's Theme" and was used in the 1976 Olympics by Nadia Comaneci (the first perfect 10). A slightly altered version is the theme to The Young and the Restless.

Hint 2: The theme song to the movie is performed by The Carpenters and was nominated for an Oscar.

The Godfather?

No. Not the Godfather (got a chuckle on that one ... The Carpenters singing on the Godfather).

I'm thinking nobody will get this.

New song, new movie...

Promise Me You'll Remember by Harry Connick Jr.

The music was written by Carmine Coppola -- a man who wrote a lot of music for his son's movies....

Alright, how about....

Fame -- Irene Cara (hint: it's really not a trick question).

[The first song I posted was from Bless the Beast and the Children, the second was the love song in Godfather, Part III]

Fame? T2, nw.

Told you is wasn't a trick question...

Your turn Takara. (nw?)

nw: No worries. Ok, Lou Gramm - lost in the shadows

Ok, hint, first will be basic. This song was made for this movie. In the title it has the movie name in brackets, which I left off.

This song plays wilst the main chrs are riding motorbikes on the beach, at night.

This movie is about vampires.

Not The Lost Boys is it?

It surely is. :D

Sweet. :thumb:
Well, since I've had a brain freeze at the moment, here's one that should be so easy it's shameful

"She Caught The Katy"
the performer may not be necessary but if it is, I can post his name shortly

The title didn't ring a bell, so went on to iTunes to hear a clip. Unfortunately I saw the film name, and yes. Shameful. :lol:

Indeed...one of those ones that you KNOW you know but can sometimes just get lost somewhere :bang:
But once you realise... :doh:

Come on people, it's been almost a week and no-one has this yet? For shame!

When I saw the film name, I was like :doh: but when I heard it, it meant little. Maybe others are having that prob. Post another, more well known, song from same movie?

Well, I'll post the name of the performer and if that doesn't tip anyone off, I'll post a more well-known song...
The song once more is "She Caught The Katy" and it's performed by John Belushi

Blues Brothers?

Yup...take it nior

Siente Mi Amor - Salma Hayek

Once Upon a Time in Mexico?

The guitar gun is yours Takara.

Hehe. Danny Boy by Harry Connick Jr

Good Will Hunting?

Nope, this was sang by him in this movie

Memphis Belle

Yup. :D

I Will Go Sailing No More -- Randy Newman

The song is about shattered dreams and sung as one of the lead characters realizes his life is a sham.

Same movie, same artist -- You've Got a Friend In Me.

That would be Toy Story. The last, I didn't know.

Your turn Takara.

Blaze of Glory by Bon Jovi

Young Guns II -- they originally wanted to use "Wanted, Dead or Alive" but Bon Jovi wouldn't allow it.

Did they? interesting. You're up.

Makin' Whoopee -- Susie Diamond

Casablanca?

No, more recent.

Hint: Susie Diamond is the character's name in the movie, not the actress playing her.

The Fabulous Baker Boys

Your turn Aldazar.

Okay...brainfart demands a softball:

"Feed My Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper :cool:

Wayne's world.

Natch...just had a thought too...has this been used relatively recently? Or is it just my sleep-deprived mind screwing with me?

Hehe, nope, it was. :p ok... Call me by Blondie

American Gigolo.

Yup. Heh, temping to do it from Deuce Bigalow.

Kiss the Girl -- Samuel Wright

This is sad....

I'm a Believer -- Smash Mouth

Rat Race?

No, not rat race.

Hint: It's at the end of the movie. All the characters are singing and dancing and having a party....

Shrek?

Your turn Takara.

The Timewarp by members of the cast

Rocky Horror Picture Show!

Yup, and i've also seen it in the theatre! :grin:

I would just about kill to see it at the cinema...we don't have classy cinemas here though...just a big-chain one...anyway:

This may be in a few films but in the one I'm thinking of it's played over the closing credits...

Goodnight Moon by Shivaree

There are so many songs in bollywood which associates the movie name.For example kuch kuch hota hai, kabhi alvidha na kahana.

But I think that one is a song and we're suppose to guess the movie. No idea what movie though, so wild guess would be The Guru? Although I've never seen it.

Not The Guru...if that is indeed a guess at the song I posted...:confused:

Apologies for my tardiness...been having major computer troubles lately...most likely a virus...so I may be out of action for a few days...hence I'm throwing this open to everyone and their dog...

Dog optional of course...

Btw, the movie was Kill Bill (or was it #2? I can't be sure anymore)

Yap yap. Smash Mouth - all star

And not Shrek as this was performed by the band in this movie.

Mystery Men...

Rat Race!

You got it CJ. :)

Yey!

Anyway, as I can't think of one right now, i'm gonna leave the floor open. First person who has one that wants to post, it's all yours :)

Softball.

Nobou Uematsu- Kata Tsubasa no Tenshi

:P

I guess this wasn't as much of a softball as you thought....

Advent Children.

/me hands Masamune over to CJ

And I still can't think of one! The floor is open once again.

Edit: Changed my mind! A softball for you guys...

Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax

The Wedding Singer?

Good guess, but not the right answer. Keep at it!

Zoolander

It's as easy as that, folks. Your turn, Daie.

Nine Inch Nails- Closer

I get the feeling i've watched a movie with that in it fairly recently, but I can't remember what it was.

Hint. Stars a rather Sharpe actor

Ronin?

Nope

A hint perhaps? Or someone to take over?

Enough time has passed from when you asked for a hint, so you can IJ. If you haven't by tomorrow, I will. Or anyone else can.

Ok, I'll take the IJ....

Possbily a little difficult but have a shot at this one:

"Now You're A Man" by DVDA

Okay, the only hint I can think of for this one right now is that they also had a song in the South Park movie - "What Would Brian Boitano Do"

The movie was The Hitcher. Sorry, I've been away/dealing with personal problems

Oh, and I know what the movie is, but only because I wanted to listen to the song so I youtubed it

Orgazmo.

Orgazmo it is....

"Meet Me Half Way" by Kenny Loggins

Didn't think this would be a stumper. Here's a hint: It's the kind of movie that makes you cry big, manly man-tears. Stallone is starring.

Men are only allowed to cry during Brian's Song and when beer is spilt.

Never for a Stallone movie. Unless you paid full price.

Ugh. I vaguely remember hearing Kenny Loggins from Over the Top, which I found myself watching on TBS or TNT or some other similar station. Is that right?

The only reason I'm doubting is because, even in my most charitable frame of mind, I wasn't close to the vicinity of the neighborhood of the remotest possibility of shedding a tear (except, perhaps, from the perspective that this was the same guy that wrote and starred in Rocky -- how far can he fall?)

Over the Top is correct! :banana:

There was a fantastic article on it on I-Mockery. (Hence the man-tears part.)

OK - T2Bruno got this song in the Song Quote Game, let's see if he can get the movie:

38 Special -- Caught Up in You.

Time for a new song, methinks.

You're probably right, as I completely forgot about this. I'll throw it open, as I cannot think of one right now.

To keep it simple. Bryan Adams - (Everything I do) I do it for you

Should be simple, after all, how many weeks at no.1 did this stay????

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner as the linguistically anachronistic Robin Hood, Morgan Freeman as the Token Black Character Introduced to Give the Story a New Twist, Christian Slater as a foul mouthed Will Scarlett, and Alan Rickman in his best role ever as the Sheriff of Nottingham!

Yeah. :)

OK, this one is inspired by the last song. Please remember I'm new, so if this film has been done before please accept my apologies:

"Everybody Knows" as sung by Concrete Blonde on the soundtrack but in the movie itself it was sung by Leonard Cohen.

Pump up the volume?

You've got it -- I'm impressed. Go ahead!

When Chriistian Slater would "masturbate" on air... lol. Such a good song!
From one Leonard Cohen song to another "Waiting for the Miracle"

Natural born killers! Yuck. Hated it.

Really? I quite enjoyed it.

When even I find a movie disturbing, that's saying something. Anyhow, Now I've gotta think of another movie song. Again, if it's been done before, my apologies.

"Storybook Love" Mark Knoppfler

The Princess Bride?

Yeah, I knew that one was too fricking easy! Go for it, Takara!

Not been used before, either of them. When I heard the last on iTunes, immediately I thought of Buttercup on her horse. Was such a romantic movie!

Okey doke. You could be mine by Guns n Roses

Terminator II: Judgement Day

I'll be back! Hehe, yup.

"Roller Coaster of Love" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Beavis & Butthead Do America?

That didn't take long. Correct Cap'n!

I haven't seen that for years, but it was the first time I ever heard the song :)

The Specials - Ghost Town

Nobody?

Madonna - Lucky Star also plays briefly in a violent flashback.

I'll leave this one more day, then i'll post something else.

A quick clue for you guys: This is a british movie.

Shaun of the dead?

Bah, the movie was Snatch.

Alright, here's a real softball for you.

Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit

Fear and Loathing?

Yeah, told you it was a softball :p

Could also have had The Game, Platoon........ :p

Hmm... Okay, guys.

Hundred Mile High City - Ocean Colour Scene


... Go!

Austin Powers: the spy who shagged me?

Nope. Did you know there's gonna be a 4th Austin Powers movie?

Heh, never thought that.

Ok, have another clue.

The movie is British.

Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels?

Haha. Well done, Takara.

You're up!

Heh, I have that on order atm. Pinball Wizard by Elton John

Obvious -- Tommy.

Yeah.

Rock Around the Clock -- Bill Haley

The first movie it was in, please.

Edit: In retrospect, I'll open it up to any of the three movies this song was in. All three were Oscar nominated movies, two were about teenagers, and the third was just super.

Back to the future?

American Graffiti (not sure if it was the first one, though).

Splunge has it.

The other movies were: Blackboard Jungle (1955), and Superman (1978) -- both with Glenn Ford (the song was chosen to be played on the car radio in Superman because of the Glenn Ford tie). It was also used in "Rock Around the Clock" a B-movie from 1956 (I didn't know about that one until a few minutes ago).

"Rock Around the Clock" is considered by many to be the most influential rock song in history. It basically started the rock movement among white performers.

Well, I just heard this song the other day (sorry if it's been used here before):

Simple Minds - Don't You Forget About Me

Breakfast Club

Yep. I have to admit - I like both the movie and the song.

You're up, T2.

On the Good Ship Lollypop -- Shirley Temple.

Who framed Roger Rabbit?

You been dipping into the turnip beer again, Tak?

I should know this one since I used it as a lark in the Song Quote Game, but I'm drawing a blank on the movie.

No, not Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Where do you think I got the idea Splunge?

Well, the egotistical ‘me’ wants to say you got it from, well, me (from the afore-mentioned Song Quote Game), but the “me who knows better” suspects otherwise.

In any event, I still have no idea.

Alright, fine... new movie, new song:

This one has been in a boatload of movies (including an instrumental version in 'Strangers on a Train' and in another movie by Ol' Blue Eyes), but not with these specific artists -- they are unique to one movie:

The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down -- performed by Charles Fleischer and later in the movie by Bob Hoskins

... Fleischer did the voice of a character in the movie (Takara... now you say the name of the movie... hint, hint).

I'm tempted to take this freebie and then throw it open to anyone who wants it cos I'm gonna be too busy with work and finding a new home and besides, that'd just be meeeaaan :p

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? I just put the name of the song in iTunes to hear a clip as the name meant nothing. But when I heard a bit, Daffy Duck and the warner sign immediately sprung to mind.

From me... get ready for this by 2 Unlimited

Yes, it was Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

My wife has this on her "sport's CD." I just noticed it and played it. I never would have known it from the title.

Space Jam?

No. And to move to this song you need "spirit fingers". I just checked wikipedia and it was used in Space Jam, but clearly not the movie I posted this for.

Since you are right, in that this song is in Space Jam, you can go.

And to move to this song you need "spirit fingers" I just checked wikipedia and it was used in Space Jam, but clearly not the movie I posted this for.

What? I'm not following you.

Well, I'll go:

People -- Barbara Streisand

Funny Girl?

Your turn Splunge.

I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers

Gregory's Girl?

No. (Or if it is, it's not the one I'm thinking of.)

Somehow, I was hoping my 4000th post would be a bit more significant than just giving a game hint (especially since it's coming before T2's), but here it goes.

The movie is a romantic comedy about two misfits falling in love. It's generally credited for popularizing the song in question in North America.

I didn’t think this would be so hard. Last hint:

The movie’s title is based on a brother and a sister. The romance is between the sister and a cousin of one of her brother’s friends.

The cousin is played by a well-respected actor who, in other movie roles, has played (amongst others) a sailor, a director, a man with a very sweet tooth, and someone with unusual appendages.

Bennie and Joon? Depp is the common factor there, but still don't remember the song.

That's the one.

You're up, Tim, err, T2

We'll go with the Coran song...

Luck Be a Lady -- Marlon Brando

Granted his co-star in the movie, Frank Sinatra, had a more famous version.

The Contender?

Edit I mean On the Waterfront

No, I don't believe On The Waterfront was a musical....

I just had a hard time seeing it in A Street Car named Desire...

No, this also stars Ol' Blue Eyes.

It wasn't the original Oceans's Eleven, was it?

No, Ocean's Eleven didn't have Brando and wasn't a musical.

If at first you don't succeed, it's time to stop making it so %$^#&! hard....

Do You Know Where You're Going To -- Diana Ross

The song is more commonly called Theme from ********.

I could at least make some half assed guesses about the Brando song...

That you did, Gnarff ... reasonable guesses at that. Now on to Diana....

Okay, softball time...

Theme from New York, New York -- Liza Minnelli

New York, New York?

Your turn Takara.

Heh, was very tricky. ;)

Low rider by War I know this was used in Dazed and Confused, but in this movie it was played by the lead character on a stereo to "psyche" up him and his colleagues

This is very surprising! It's a well known, and popular, movie. The lead had this song playing to get his crew ready to steal some cars.

Gone in Sixty Seconds?

yup. The song to "get them in the mood".

Zip-a-Dee-Do-Dah -- it's been in two movies, sung by a main character in each. Either movie will do (dah).

I think the movie was called Song of the South, and the Character was Uncle Remus...

You have it Gnarf. It was also in Splash.

"Big Gun" AC/DC

Hint: The movie was a bit of a bomb, but the soundtrack was very good. Arnold Schwartenegger got a few shots in at himself in that one...

Terminator 3?

No, this was a comedy from about 15 years ago. It wasn't a bad movie, but not a great one either...

Kindergarten Cop?

No.

Twins?

Twins did well in the theater -- the only Arnie movie I can recall that really bombed was The Last Action Hero. Which was actually pretty funny.

Don't from which movie the song in question is from but I think Jingle All The Way is another bomb movie for Arnie.

That one did so bad I had completely forgotten about it.

Gnarf -- are you still there???

Nobody has it yet.

The answer is "Last Action Hero"...

Someone else take this one...

Umm, Gnarf -- if you'll look at my post from May 30th you'll see my guess was The Last Action Hero.

Nobody Does it Better -- Carly Simon

The Spy Who Loved Me.

Aerosmith - I don't want to miss a thing.

Armageddon

Beatles - Nowhere Man

Sorry T2. I can't wait for High speed when I can visit the boards during the day...

Yellow Submarine?

What? No automatic song? How could there have been doubt?!?

Your turn Takara.

Gnarf: Should we type slower?

lol, I thought it might be since it's a movie with Beatles music, but I couldn't be sure. ;)

Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion. This song plays at the beginning of this movie.

No, I just need to be more awake when I come to the boards...

It plays whilst kids are arriving at their high school, and the opening credits are playing.

This is surprising as this movie has been used in quote game, and movie scene game recently.

You should feel ashamed. *sigh* Alright, as soon as the freshman start their first year they get hazed by the seniors, in particular the boys get spanked with wood like cricket bats.

Edit: ok, it wasn't in movie scene game recently, was yet another quote.

This movie has Ben Affleck, and Matthew McConaughey in it.

Dazed and Confused?

You got it! :) This movie is sooo great.

Huey Lewis And The News - Power of Love

Not the most obvious one for this movie

I'm still gonna say it. Back to the Future.

Well, I can only think of Back to the Future.

that's it, too easy. On you go CJ. (Johnny B Goode was the obvious one for that movie, btw ;) )

Since CJ can't be arsed, i'll IJ. Love is all around you - wet wet wet

If I remember correctly, Four Weddings and A Funeral with Hugh Grant

You got it. :) You're up.

2 versions of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds , one by The Black Crowes and the other by Aimee Mann

Hmmm, no takers? Hint... the movie is about a retard.

Tommy boy?

Nope, this retard got a daughter... and she's brilliant.

Not a very gentle hint but....

I Am Sam

Sorry if it is a bit harsh. But yup, it is I Am Sam with Sean Penn.

Gonna post, T2?

How about Hugh Hefner's theme song:

Thank Heaven for Little Girls -- performed by Maurice Chevalier (no, not that Chev).

Damn, talk about a hard post. :lol: I have no idea on that one.

Actually, I though this would be easy as it's from one of the top musicals of all time....

I go with something more contemporary....

All By Myself - Jamie O'Neal

Ghost?

No, not Ghost. Jamie O'Neal is a relatively new vocalist from Australia (hit the US country charts in 1999, IIRC). The movie is from 2001.

I listened to the song on iTunes, and sadly saw the movie name, so can't guess. I knew why the song sounded familiar. I really enjoyed that movie.

Bridget Jones Diary?

Your turn nior.

The Story - Norah Jone

Thomas Crown Affair?

Sorry for the delay. Nope, not TTCA. This one's a fairly recent one. And Norah Jones gets to be in the lead actress.