One of the first films that comes to mind when I think of top-notch, inspirational cinema is Rocky. I love the story, the characters, and, of course, the music. I sometimes wonder if the theme from Rocky would of had the same affect on me had I heard it before seeing the picture or if experiencing both for the first time together gave the song even more life, even when I listen to it on its own now. This song just elicits a certain happiness in me that almost borders on watery-eyed joy.
Song: “Gonna Fly Now (Theme From “Rocky”)”
Artist: Bill Conti
Songwriter(s): Bill Conti, Carol Connors, Ayn Robbins
Album(s): Rocky – Original Motion Picture Score
Release Year(s): 1976
Song: “Break My Stride”
Artist: Matthew Wilder
Songwriter(s): Matthew Wilder, Greg Prestopino
Album(s): I Don’t Speak The Language
Release Year(s): 1983
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