Musical Montage: Johnny Rivers “Secret Agent Man”
Originally the theme song for the 60’s spy show “Danger Man”, Johnny Rivers’ ode to spies “Secret Agent Man” has become synonymous with all things spy and has been covered by a wide spectrum of artists.
Musical Montage: Hot Pursuit “Fire With Fire”
In order to get into the proper mindset and gear up for the climactic battle, Martin Kove’s John Steele has a montage set to Hot Pursuit’s “Fire with Fire” from the lost 80’s action classic, Steele Justice.
Musical Montage: Paul Stanley “Live to Win”
Although it sounds straight from the 80’s, Paul Stanley’s “Live to Win” actually came out in 2006 and is probably best known from South Park’s “Make Love, Not Warcraft” episode.
Musical Montage: Coolio “Gangsta’s Paradise”
Michelle Pfeiffer heads into Coolio’s school/prison lair to learn about the social issues affecting the inner city of the early to mid 90’s in the theme song for Dangerous Minds, “Gangsta’s Paradise”.
Musical Montage: Ron Wasserman, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Last week was the 20th Anniversary of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers so, to celebrate, we’re taking a look at all the guitar shreddingly awesome music by Ron Wasserman from the show and his concept album.
Musical Montage: Kevin Spacey “Beyond the Sea”
Although it was a critical and commercial bomb, it’s hard to argue that Kevin Spacey doesn’t have crooning chops when he played Bobby Darin in Beyond the Sea.
Musical Montage: John Parr “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)”
Originally written for wheelchair bound Canadian athlete, Rick Hansen, John Parr was recruited by Joel Schumacher to rework the song into the theme song for his Brat Pack hit, St. Elmo’s Fire.
Musical Montage: Coup de Villes “Big Trouble in Little China”
John Carpenter’s scores are some of the most iconic music in movie history but did you know he also had a cheesy 80’s rock band called the Coup de Villes, who provided the theme song for Big Trouble in Little China?
Musical Montage: 2pac “California Love”
2pac went Beyond Thunderdome for the epic music video for his most popular and successful song, California Love.
Musical Montage: Viva Laughlin
Not even the unlimited charisma of Hugh Jackman could save the insanity of Viva Laughlin from being cancelled after two episodes.