Most people recognize Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" after a few notes. The movie it came from -- Titanic -- and the song itself had enormous popularity in the late '90s. Whether a person likes the song makes no difference. It was played so much over a year or so that it became instantly recognizable.

A film isn't usually renowned for its incredible soundtrack, but the music in a movie can make or break it. The sad thing is that some great songs from soundtracks never receive the full attention they deserve.

These are some other movie greats, in no particular order. Some haven't seen a lot of success, but others became very popular when they were released and remain so today.

"Let Go"

by Frou Frou from the Garden State soundtrack

This song could put you to sleep, but I don't mean that in a bad way. The singer's voice is gentle and quiet for the most part. The accompanying background music is just as relaxed, but not to the extent of being boring. I don't quite understand the lyrics, but sometimes interpretation doesn't even matter. "Let Go" is a great song to listen to during those nights when it's hard to fall asleep.

"It's Tricky"

by Run D.M.C. from the Road Trip soundtrack

I hear this song a lot because my roommate loves it. It's cheesy, and the lyrics aren't too thought provoking, such as: "This speech is my recital. I think it's very vital, to rock a rhyme that's right on time and tricky is the title." But it's still addicting. I also love the movie that uses it, Road Trip. In the scene where it's played, a skinny, dorky kid named Kyle breaks loose and dances like crazy in front of a ton of people at a party. It's a moment that makes me want to cheer for the loser in myself. "It's Tricky" makes the scene more great than it already is.

"Your Winter"

by Sister Hazel from the 10 Things I Hate About You soundtrack

This song is a heart-wrencher. It reminds me of all the times I've fought with friends or a boyfriend, then looked back days or hours later and wished all could be forgiven. It matches the mood perfectly in moments of lowness. The opening words, "gray ceiling on the Earth, it's lasted for a while," fit because they don't have to be taken literally. When I'm in a depressive slump, even a sunny day looks gray, and this song captures my emotions.

"Learning To Fly"

by Tom Petty from the Elizabethtown - Volume 2 soundtrack

I was excited when I heard this song on the Elizabethtown trailer just because I like it so much. "Learning To Fly" has a great melody and heavily symbolic lyrics. I think they're about going through life one day at a time. The words remind me of the road of life ahead and the past that I've already accomplished.

"I Ran (So Far Away)"

This song is also in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. So it's in a movie about sex and a video game about stealing cars, which seems kind of random, but the strange style of the song seems to match both scenarios. This song is versatile, and it's just fun. The most memorable part of the song says, "And I ran, I ran so far away. I just ran, I ran all night and day." Sounds kind of like the poetry of a third grader, but it's still entertaining.

"Take My Breath Away"

by Berlin from the Top Gun soundtrack

Another classic, but the Berlin version is the only one that deserves to be on this list. Jessica Simpson butchered the song with her interpretation. This is another classic that has been around since the '80s, but still hasn't lost its appeal. Listening to it makes me feel like everything is right in the world. This is an overly dramatic song to match one of the most popular movies of the decade.

"Dare You To Move"

by Switchfoot from the A Walk To Remember soundtrack

The song and the movie are both relatively new, and they fit well together. The lyrics of "Dare You To Move" encourage me to keep pressing on when things get rough and not let life get me down. A Walk To Remember ends with a similar message that positive changes can come from negative situations.

"Don't You (Forget About Me)"

by Simple Minds from the The Breakfast Club soundtrack

Oh, what a classic. This song gained a lot of popularity in the '80s when the brat pack flick The Breakfast Club was released. It's one those songs that never gets old. I still haven't figured out if the lyrics are talking about love or friendship, but that makes the song easily adaptable to any situation. It is a song about how people can come together, no matter how different they may be.

"That Thing You Do!"

by The Wonders from the That Thing You Do! soundtrack

I can't count how many times this song is played in the movie, but I never get tired of it. The age of '60s rock 'n' roll was a time when I wasn't even alive, but the movie and this song make me sad that I missed it. The song captures an experience we've all had and will likely see more of: chasing after the person of your dreams, whether or not he or she reciprocates.

"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing"

by Aerosmith from the Armageddon soundtrack

This song was overplayed by radio stations and probably DJs at proms, but it's still awesome. The words describe love exactly as I would like to have it, beginning with the opening line: "I could stay awake just to hear you breathing." Later, in the chorus, it says, "Cause even when I dream of you, the sweetest dream would never do." This song makes everyone but cold-hearted people say "awww," even if they're male.

There are also instrumental songs that need a list of their own because there are too many great ones to include here. Movie soundtracks aren't usually the most popular CDs out there, but sometimes they contain memorable songs that see a long and prosperous life. Some, though, contain memorable songs that get overlooked. It's just a matter of finding them.