Iconic (adjective) icon·ic \ī-ˈkä-nik\

1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an icon

2. widely known and acknowledged especially for distinctive excellence

Some movie theme songs are just iconic. They are so widely known, and so recognisable, that even if you haven’t seen the film itself, you’ll find yourself humming along, buoyed by the emotion which these most rousing of songs stir up. In fact, if there are any songs on this list which you don’t at least vaguely recall having heard before…then they don’t deserve their place on this list.

These songs are the crème-de-la-crème, the pièce-de-résistance, and any other French culinary terms which you can think of, of some of the best composers around. They transport us to different times, experiences, and galaxies, and they are all songs that have really stood the test of time, and earned a mention as a truly iconic theme song. Being only twelve years old, even my most precious Lord of the Rings doesn’t make the list, though were I to re-record this episode in another ten years’ time, it most definitely would.

Since I can think of at least twenty songs that could, and maybe should, make it onto this list, I can foresee this being easily the most controversial podcast episode to date, and I can’t wait to hear your opinions on the theme. Pun intended.

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What are your opinions? Agree or disagree? What did I miss out or judge too harshly?

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Youtube playlist of this week’s songs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRSnYeGHZ2Vr40_T679yOVhgHGb1ceWXn