Coffee Break
Coffee Break: Songs & Film
by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
December 19, 2025

The classic Dolly Parton film 9 to 5 came out in theaters 45 years ago today. The theme song famously features Parton using her fingernails as an instrument and became an instant classic for people in the workforce.
Dec. 19 in Music History: singer Edith Piaf was bornIt also got us thinking about how some of our favorite films have stellar soundtracks and theme songs that have the same title as the movie. Let’s craft a playlist of songs that pull double duty.
So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what theme songs with the same title as a movie would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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