15 Songs That Became More Popular Than the Movies They Were Made For

You may forget the obscure 1995 film, Dangerous Minds, but you'll never forget Coolio's "Gangster in Paradise."

November 26, 2022 · 1 min · 37 words · Tara Trevino

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Curious George - 2006

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The Happening - 1967

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Jimmy (Heath Ledger), a young bouncer, strikes a boxing pose as Alex (Rose Byrne) takes his photo in ‘Two Hands’ (1999).

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Kevin Costner in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves holding a bow and arrow

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Pat Garrett And Billy The Kid - 1973

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Francine and Jimmy looking at each other while he plays the sax in ‘New York, New York’

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Joan Blackman and Elvis Presley in Blue Hawaii (1961)

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Cat People (1982)