25 Incredible Movie Soundtracks That Will Have You Singing Along

2. The Graduate (1967)

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The Graduate used music that appealed both to kids and their parents, shifting easily between traditional orchestral swing and the winsome folk-rock of Simon & Garfunkel. They signal time aimlessly passing (“April Come She Will”), accompany Ben Braddock’s growing infatuation with Elaine Robinson, and cue his utter desperation (“Mrs. Robinson”) when he learns she’s marrying someone else. The phenomenal sales for the soundtrack convinced the studios to start prowling Sunset Strip, looking for the long-haired musicians to stick a microphone in front of.