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Teenage Kicks: Music from Movies

July 26, 2014

collage of films with strong soundtracks
Collage of films featuring strong soundtracks.
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In honor of the 30th anniversary of Purple Rain, Jim McGuinn (filling in for Jacquie Fuller) hosts an entire Teenage Kicks of songs used in movies — with cuts from films like Pump Up the Volume, Empire Records, Breakfast Club, Singles, Trainspotting and many more.

Check out these trailers and clips:

What music have you discovered from movies? Share your picks in the comments below.