'Last Dance' from 'Thank God It's Friday' (1978) - Donna Summer's Oscar- and Grammy-winning disco hit, written by Paul Jabara, celebrated the joy of music.
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'Flashdance... What a Feeling' from 'Flashdance' (1983) - This exuberant track, brought to life by Irene Cara's vibrant performance, inspired audiences while celebrating the joy of self-expression.
'Let the River Run' from 'Working Girl' (1988) - Carly Simon's award-winning anthem celebrated independence and ambition, perfectly capturing the film's theme of empowerment.
'A Whole New World' from 'Aladdin' (1992) - Alan Menken and Tim Rice's magical duet captured the spirit of adventure and romance, earning both acclaimed accolades.
'Streets of Philadelphia' from 'Philadelphia' (1993) - Bruce Springsteen's somber, heartfelt anthem about AIDS awareness won him both an Oscar and a Grammy.
'Colors of the Wind' from 'Pocahontas' (1995) - This timeless song by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz conveyed a profound message about nature, humanity, and harmony.
'My Heart Will Go On' from 'Titanic (1997) - Celine Dion's iconic performance of Will Jennings' and James Horner's Oscar- and Grammy-winning ballad became synonymous with the film.
'Lose Yourself' from '8 Mile' (2002) - Eminem's gritty rap anthem, co-composed and produced with Jeff Bass and Luis Resto (pictured), became the first hip-hop song to win an Oscar.
'Jai Ho' from 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008) - A.R. Rahman's Oscar- and Grammy-winning track fused tradition and modernity, epitomizing the triumph and spirit of the film.
'The Weary Kind' from 'Crazy Heart' (2009) - Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett's Oscar- and Grammy-winning country ballad beautifully expressed themes of redemption and resilience.