50 Greatest Musical Numbers In Film History

40. Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Life Of Brian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlBiLNN1NhQ It's an odd fact that Always Look On the Bright Side of Life is one of the most requested songs to be played at funerals. That's how much it resonates with people. The grand finale of this sacrilegious little film ends with a group of men strung up on crucifixes, singing an iconic song about the importance of optimism (ironic, considering that they're all facing certain death). As much as the entire film is a religious satire, this last song seems to be taking specific aim at the foolishly hopeful musical numbers that Disney is so well known for (songs like "Give a Little Whistle" and "Wish Upon a Star" from Pinocchio come to mind immediately). While the lyrics play a large role in the song's success, it's impossible to undervalue Eric Idle's cheeky performance and the back-up singers' awkwardly jaunty dancing to the tune while nailed to crosses.

39. Ain't There Anyone Here For Love - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA6xuWDKCx8 When most people think about Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Marilyn Monroe is usually the actress who comes to mind. After all, she's the one who gets the big, showy numbers like Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend. But while that's an iconic song, the sequence in the film really just isn't that interesting. Ain't There Anyone Here For Love, Jane Russell's one major song, is undeniably more fun. And it's actually a little bit revolutionary; normally the old style of musicals has a tendency to use women as simple set pieces, but in this scene its the men's gymnastics team being objectified and Russell is the one doing the ogling. There's something sexy yet comical about her performance here, and it's refreshing to see a female character with so much confidence and personality.