What’s the best motion picture soundtrack from 1985?

Soundtrack Showdown: 1985’s Greatest Movie Music Turns 40

1985 was a landmark year for movie soundtracks, blending pop, rock, hip hop, and synth in unforgettable ways. From Huey Lewis powering Back to the Future to the anthemic energy of Rocky IV and the cultural fusion of Krush Groove, the music of these films became just as iconic as the stories themselves. As we hit the 40-year mark, it’s time to vote on which soundtrack still resonates the most with audiences today. Whether you remember blasting “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” from The Breakfast Club or grooving to St. Elmo’s Fire, your pick helps celebrate the best of 1985’s cinematic sound.

Options

  • Back to the Future (Huey Lewis and the News)
  • The Breakfast Club (Simple Minds – “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”)
  • Rocky IV (Survivor, James Brown)
  • St. Elmo’s Fire (John Parr – “Man in Motion”)
  • Krush Groove (Run-D.M.C., Sheila E., LL Cool J)
  • Other

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