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
(Update~ we’ve decided to open it up to any song that is named after a film. Have fun! :) )
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
Dolly Parton- 9 to 5
The Replacements- Can't Hardly Wait
The Psychedelic Furs- Pretty In Pink
Ben E. King- Stand by Me
The Wonders- That Thing You Do!
Elvis Costello and The Attractions- High Fidelity
SZA- Kill Bill
The Rolling Stones- Jumpin' Jack Flash
