Top 5 ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Soundtrack Songs
Love or hate Marvel‘s Guardians of the Galaxy, it has some killer songs on its soundtrack. The moment audiences saw Star-Lord dance to Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love,” they knew Guardians of the Galaxy wouldn’t be a typical superhero movie. Here’s a look at the five best tracks used in the film.
5. Redbone’s ‘Come and Get Your Love’
One of the magical things about the 1970s was disco. One of the other magical things about the 1970s was the way that rock bands started incorporating disco into their music. This led to some classic tracks like The Rolling Stones’ “Miss You” and Kiss’ “I Was Made for Lovin’ You.” Since the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack is heavily indebted to the 1970s, it had to use a song in that vein.
Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” is a hooky rock/disco combo that you cannot forget if you heard it once. In 1994, Cyndi Lauper released a bizarre mashup of “Come and Get Your Love” and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” called “Hey Now (Girls Just Want to Have Fun).” It’s just as memorable as the original and completely inexplicable.
4. Norman Greenbaum’s ‘Spirit in the Sky’
Talk about unique! “Spirit in the Sky,” a gospel/psychedelic rock fusion was the first song audiences heard in the trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy. For many, it’s the Guardians of the Galaxy song. What the movie has to do with Mama having a friend in Jesus is anyone’s guess, but the track is great.
During a 1970 interview with Rolling Stone, John Lennon discussed his taste in music. “Well, I’ve always liked simple rock,” he said. “I liked the ‘Spirit in the Sky’ a few months back. I always liked simple rock and nothing else.” You can’t get a bigger compliment than that!
3. Rupert Holmes’ ‘Escape (The Piña Colada Song)’
Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” is one of the goofiest hit songs of the 1970s. It’s a yacht rock relic with a sitcom storyline and some weird lyrical choices. If it catches you in the right mood, however, it’s awesome.
Even if you don’t like “Escape (The Piña Colada Song),” it’s perfect for Guardians of the Galaxy. While many other superhero movies of the time were trying to be dark, Guardian of the Galaxy wanted to be as bright, fun, and accessible as Holmes’ ode to a certain alcoholic beverage.
2. Blue Swede’s ‘Hooked on a Feeling’
Blue Swede’s “Hooked on a Feeling” makes “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” look classy and understated by comparison. The track has one of the most obnoxious hooks in the entire history of popular music. If you hear this song for the first time as an adult, it’ll seem ridiculous. If you heard it for the first time as a child, you probably have fond memories of it. I fall in the latter category.
“Hooked on a Feeling” is pure camp and Guardians of the Galaxy understood that. The track was never a critical darling. However, Guardians of the Galaxy ensures it will be beloved for years to come.
1. The Jackson 5’s ‘I Want You Back’
The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” is one of the rare bubblegum songs that everyone seems to like. The track might be for little kids, but its funky intro is one of the best ever. “I Want You Back” is also more beloved than other bubblegum hits because it was the beginning of Michael Jackson’s incredible career.
“I Want You Back” is the last song in Guardians of the Galaxy. The track sent audiences out of the theater feeling good. So good, in fact, that people didn’t notice that the movie was mediocre.
