Top 30 Catchiest Songs from Classic Movie Musicals

[@Elephant2024-wi2li]

No genre of film makes one feel happier than musicals. They have that magical quality.

[@clymerwright8591]

Its been said it is truly the only completely original American art form.

[@purplegurl79]

Been in musicals! Let’s Dance

[@aeray3581]

Hushabye Mountain! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

[@davidstevenson404]

Love them

[@eviehammond9509]

Clearly you haven't seen Joker in 2024 yet!😂

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

I love all the old musical songs. The dancing was so good and looked incredibly flawless yet hard at the same time, the singers were all talented, the outfits were classy and beautiful, and it was all just so fun and happy! Which is always good!

[@lavern007]

Ask anyone about Gene and Fred, they worked their butts off in the real world. No CGI, special effects, or a quick cut to animation.

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

@@lavern007 CGI wasn’t even a thing back then and special effects were barely a thing at all. Which is why old movies are so much more impressive to me in some ways because the actors actually danced and sang and had real talent

[@claudiaziegler4359]

They also knew how to film dancers so you could see the whole person and performance. Many of the dances filmed today don’t always do that. Don’t show a tap dancer from the waist up…What is the point of that?

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

@@claudiaziegler4359 Exactly

[@LaurenceDay-d2p]

And the music was delightful, unlike the ear-splitting noise of today.

[@mikeywid4954]

I'm 74 yo and am forever grateful that my mom instilled in us kids an appreciation for musicals at a very young age.

[@Lava1964]

Likewise. I grew up as a typical male who enjoyed watching sports and war movies, but I also love musicals. I appreciate the difficulty in putting one together.

[@robertpalin2161]

I love what you said just now and I have to say that I don’t think any kid who is growing up today is ever going to say those things when they’re 74. I don’t envision today’s children being forever grateful about anything their parents did.

[@cynthiajansen7200]

I'm 71 and I feel the same way about musicals, classical music and standards, Sinatra, Bennett, Nat King Cole and more.

[@mikeywid4954]

@@cynthiajansen7200 It's sad that the standards are all but lost these days. I've said before that I'm thankful for platforms like KZbin where with a couple clicks we can still enjoy music from the past and I often do especially the oldies (the music I grew up on).

[@naadiacloete676]

Agreed! I'm 78 going on 79, and musicals were films never to be missed!

[@Omar-wq9dz]

I always liked watching Classic Hollywood musicals. Whenever musicals get made now, they just don’t hold a candle to what came before, even when good

[@ChezRougey]

I think I like the older ones because they are closer to traditional theatre; if not directly adapted from an existing play or musical. A lot more focus on performing *for* the audience rather than completely ignoring the fourth wall.

[@shenran9164]

Lot of movies are like that

[@garymeise673]

I was born in 1965. The year of the Sound of Music. My parents had the soundtrack. Basically all of the first songs I ever learned. Do Re Me being the first.

[@cliffsheets73]

Ahem!!! Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked.

@@cliffsheets73 outside of "Wicked", Phantom and Les Mis fall into the classic musical category. That is the style they were made in. Wicked and the Producers are damn good and do not fit the mold the OP is attempting to build but I get their point....

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

I Could Have Danced All Night truly is “joy personified”. I listen to a lot mostly whenever I’m in a bad mood or just want to hear something fun and happy

[@mariehernandez5878]

I was looking for someone to mention this song. It makes my heart and my lungs happy when I sing it.

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

I listen to Classic Movie Music all the time! Singing In The Rain, White Christmas, Meet Me In St. Louis, The Wizard of Oz…

[@MarcVanLaere-zr5im]

Pure nostalgia. Classics. ❤

[@molsongrrrl]

I work at a library and just started a classic movie program. I'm playing musicals for May. Happy to see this video!

[@mckenna8663]

For May? That could be a few years' worth.... glorious years!

[@molsongrrrl]

@mckenna8663 well sure, but I've got to give patrons variety! I'm doing my own noir alley for june!

[@dozzer009]

⁠@@molsongrrrl Such a great addition and a way to get younger people interested in the classics. Fantastic idea and wishing you nothing but success!

[@eviehammond9509]

What an awesome idea, good for you & everyone else who gets to participate.❤

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

Both Liza Minelli and her mother were on this list! ❤️❤️ Family of talent!

[@TheAislynnRose]

And of tragedy.

[@lizj5740]

We're up to #8, and Judy Garland has sung three of these catchy tunes.

[@georgiahogue8588]

Thank you so much. Fun to go back and remember all these unforgettable songs. Now i want to spend my whole day watching old musicals.

[@eviehammond9509]

Life is short, you go & watch those musicals!!❤ I'm sure you won't regret it!! Well, if you have the day off from your job, that is. If you dont, there's a potentially high possibilty you may have some amount of regret.😂

[@RFWieder]

With all the great songs to pick from you could have chosen 50 or 100 songs and not have gotten everyone's favorites!! My favorites include "They Call the Wind Mariah" from Paint your Wagon, "Old Man River" from Showboat, and "If Ever I should leave you" from Camelot!!

[@myopiniondoesntmatterh9073]

What do you think about "A!most like being in love" from Brigadoon?

[@Solena55]

Yes to Old Man River

[@jonnarobinson7541]

I love all of these songs, but I think the theme was energetic, happy songs.

[@normanwhite6677]

I'd go with "What Do the Simple Folk Do" from Camelot.

[@moo639]

Your titles are all misquoted or misspelled. They are "They Call the Wind Maria," "Ol' Man River," and "If Ever I Would Leave You."

[@astrotherapist]

"Singin' in the Rain" should be number one! It's the best! Gene Kelly is unforgettable in that number. You blew it!

Wrong! Absolutely totally overrated. The lyrics and melody can not compare with a couple dozen others here.

[@AzucaNegra16]

No she did not blow it. This is her list. You can also create a video with your own list and put who you think should be at the top.

[@songsmith31a]

The song that epitomises the sheer joy of the Hollywood musical. Never bettered. GIven a riotous tribute by the famous British comedy duo Morecambe and Wise - praised by Kelly himself.

[@samisuomalainen9870]

Yes, yes, but sung by Alex Delarge (Malcolm McDowell)

[@mbrennan459]

Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand, Gene Kelly, Julie Andrews, and Dick Van Dyke are very well represented on this list.

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

I listen to The Trolley Song probably weekly. I actually listened to it like two days ago. It makes me so happy and it’s so fun. It’s one of the first songs I ever remember hearing actually. It was on a CD my dad got from his grandfather and I heard for the first time when I was 5. Now almost 15 years later it’s still one of my go-to songs. It makes me so happy and has such charm and fun in it. Judy Garland absolutely crushes the song

[@jeneanmcbrearty4747]

Shall We Dance from The King and I should be on the list.

[@Ahalaia]

I agree totally

[@TheAislynnRose]

You are absolutely right!!

[@broadwayFan28]

IT's on my list!

[@TheAislynnRose]

@@jeneanmcbrearty4747 That and I Like to be in America! West Side Story. Singing..."Puuerto Rico, My Hearts Deevotion, Let it fall back in the Ocean! Aye yi yi" the music and the dancing with that excellent that whole show.

[@micaelamorrigan2544]

Agree

[@Thumper17]

I worked at a gas station. We had a radio. I got tired of the same 10 songs and hooked my phone to it and played a playlist, which turned out to be a playlist of these vintage musical songs. At one point an older woman came in as "Ya Got Trouble" was playing. She looked at me, then in my 20s, with a raised eyebrow. I shrugged and said "Would you rather this or "Baby" (Justin Beiber) for the 50th time today?" She smiled and said "Fair enough"

[@TheAislynnRose]

@@Thumper17 Now you got trouble stuck in my head. Besides growing up with the LP of Music Man (my parents had alot of orig cast musical LPs), We did a huge production of Music Man as our High School Senior play. I was in the Ladies Chorus. Oh my stars, now "Good Night Ladies/Pick a Little" now playing in my head. Lmao

[@mscommerce]

You could add another 30 songs from classic movie musicals and the list would be just as strong! Those lyricists, singers, and musicians were simply brilliant!💗💗

[@netherfield2000]

I grew up watching these musicals with my dad in the 80s. Its amazing that I can still correctly remember 99% of these song lyrics. Including "Trouble" from Music Man.

[@TheAislynnRose]

We did Music Man in high school. Our High School would do 1 musical a year. It was one of the biggest productions put on. So its a particular favorite of mine, however I already knew all the songs, i grew up with the record of Oklahoma. My Parents always had the recordings on vynal of their favorites. West Side Story, Pajama Game, Flower Drum Song, Gypsy. So I auditioned with "I caint Say No" belting it out without need of music in front of me. Lol Made the Ladies Chorus. Lol So Trouble gets stuck in my head at odd moments, that and Pic-a-little. Hehehe

[@nbenefiel]

I grew up watching these in the 50’s.

[@williamjones7163]

Growing up, I shared the basement of my parents house with my four brothers. Our Dad would wake us up in the morning by singing Oh What A Beautiful Morning. He passed in 1984. This song still makes me smile.

[@MarkRaphaelson]

Obviously everyone's list would be different, but this is by far the best MsMojo video to date. These were almost all excellent choices for the topic.

[@breeinatree4811]

I read that Oklahoma was the first musical to play in London, when the theaters first opened, at the end of WWII. The audience gave a standing ovation when they heard the opening song.

[@jennifferwalton3345]

Elizabeth and Phillip were courting at the time, she said they were particularly fond of People Will Say We are in Love

[@moo639]

I think you have to say "when the theaters REOPENED at the end of WWII." It's not like there was no theater in London until after the end of WWII.

[@breeinatree4811]

@@moo639 picky picky, but your right 😄

[@micaelamorrigan2544]

Oh what a beautiful morning Oh what a beautiful day I've got a wonderful feeling Everything's going my way

[@micaelamorrigan2544]

I loved funny girl

[@Dreadpiraterose]

Love seeing "Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat" included! One of my favorite showtunes of all time. A true classic.

[@SRob353]

My favorite musical too!!

[@kylejohnson6867]

Julie Andrews, Judy Garland, and Gene Kelly appear several time on the list, and Kelly directed Hello Dolly! I am so grateful my parents exposed me to these movies at an early age. When we got a VCR in 1983, Dad would record late night movies for me to watch later and Mom would rent movies for me to watch. I grew up in southern Idaho in the 1980s, so having parents who understood me and my interests was such a wonderful thing. Dad died way too soon in 1987, and Mom in 2014. I don’t have anyone to pass my love of these movies onto but I will always cherish those memories. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not sad about my life now, but sometimes I just wish I could sit and watch one of these movies with my Dad. This was a great video, thank you.

[@cruisecrazy7066]

I remember ALL of these amazing shows and songs. They bring tears to my eyes.

[@BethelAbba]

I was waiting for "I could have danced all night" to show up. A beautiful song, beautifully sung, and danced to by the amazing (and beautiful) Audrey Hepburn. Her acting during the song is spot on and makes me swoon myself, every time I watch it. Great pick, @MsMojo.

[@LymanPhillips]

I hate to burst your bubble (because I love Audrey Hepburn also) but AH's singing in My Fair Lady was dubbed by the wonderful and versatile Marnie Nixon. Who also dubbed Natalie Wood in West Side Story, and so many others.

[@BethelAbba]

@@LymanPhillips I didn't say that she sang the song. I already knew that she didn't. I simply said that it was beautifully sung.

[@fayesouthall6604]

@@BethelAbbaI see that now. Might have used a full stop after beautifully sung.

[@anairenemartinez165]

​@@LymanPhillipsI think everybody knows that.

[@chelseacanales8763]

Classic Musical are so good and magical. My late grandmother and my mother loved them ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brucewilliams6526]

I've definitely seen every one of those movies over my lifetime. I pretty much agree with your picks, but you just can't leave without giving Over The Rainbow, a shout-out. And of course, Easter Parade. Stereophonic Sound and Red Blues, from Silk Stockings, the barn raising song from Seven Brides and Seven Brothers. Doris Day singing Secret Love, from Calamity Jane, among many others. James Cagney singing Yankee Doodle Dandy.

[@BillofRights1951]

The sound of music, on a clear day you can see forever, hello dolly, on the Atchison Topeka and the Santa Fe, Thoroughly Modern Millie, New York, New York, Before the Parade passes by, Gigi, the Wells Fargo Wagon, Bye Bye Birdie, Born in a Trunk, Le jazz Hot…many were left out!

[@rhusradicans2122]

"Happy Talk" from "South Pacific"!!! When I went through some low times in my life, I made up a 'glad list' - things I wanted to do, to keep me happy. And I kept humming "Happy Talk", particularly the line: "You've got to have a dream; if you don't have a dream, then how you gonna have have a 'dream come true'!" Sorry for my many comments, but like many here, I love old musicals!

[@moo639]

Reminds me of what were supposedly the last lines he ever wrote: "Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay; love isn't love till you give it away."

[@momcatx2]

Talk about things you like to dooo.

[@janflewelling6277]

Love the list, but have a personal quibble. I would have omitted the Oompa-Loompas and inserted The Bear Necessities from The Jungle Book. A much catchier tune in my opinion, never failing to make me smile.

The jungle book is a classic hollywood musical that started on stage? Who knew...

[@rabidsamfan]

They weren’t including animation

[@janflewelling6277]

@@rabidsamfan Ooops - missed that.

[@janeconnelly3832]

Agree 100%

[@lockejessup]

Neither is Willy Wonka, nor The Wiz.

[@BrettTwinSavage]

I'll never dust my house again without this playlist!

[@leonoranicolaysen2784]

Great plan!😂

[@hotnsct7743]

Don't forget Hair! - lot's of great songs from that movie! Also not as upbeat as some of your list but If Ever I Would Leave you from Camelot is one that stays with you. Great list overall 💥 ❤‍🔥

[@christopherburrus7436]

I feel like you missed “They call the wind Maria” from “Paint your wagon”. Not necessarily the greatest movie, though I do like it, but the song is hauntingly beautiful.

[@leecarlson9713]

I agree wholeheartedly! Haunting!

[@veredwg]

Agree but also Wand'rin' Star from the same movie

[@sampa2nyc]

Mariah

[@carolyngurney5376]

I “ I Was Born Under a Wandering Star.”

[@jerrydellasala7643]

OMFG! I can't believe that not have I seen all of your picks, but have personal connection with many of them. They're all great, although I might disagree with your order. I seldom watch videos this long, but this one was worth every minute!

[@PoetGorman]

What will I be humming? Pretty much every song from Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Oliver, and West Side Story. The soundtrack of my youth.

[@rfresa]

I'm so glad you put Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on this list! My siblings and I used to sing it together as kids.

[@coastie113]

I agree!

[@drewjohnson536]

Solid list! I would probably add “with a little bit of luck” from my fair lady

[@LisjeVal]

Also one of my favorites, as well as get me to the church on time.

[@anairenemartinez165]

​@@LisjeValThinking about it! I coulda danced all night is bliss

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

Aw! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was one of my sister’s and mine’s favorite soundtrack and movie when we were little. I actually sang Doll On A Music Box as my audition to get into a play when I was 8 years old 😂

[@neccron9956]

Old Man River (Show Boat), Summertime (Porgy and Bess), Somewhere (West Side Story).

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

I'd have added: 1. Lonesome Polecat (Seven Brides For Seven Brothers) 2. On the street where you live (My Fair Lady) 3. Any song from The Slipper And The Rose 4. Any song from They're Playing Our Song 5. Any song from The Scarlet Pimpernel 6. Any song from Les Miserables 7. And so many more....

[@yoclark2723]

America All the way! They are all fabulous but I love that dance number from Rita and the girls. I did love every song in West Side Story along with the Sound of Music.

[@deadandburied7626]

"Singing in the Rain" is my no.1 🎉

[@LisjeVal]

I am honestly amazed you picked "America" as no 1. It's always been on my top ten list (I refuse to rank them beyond that, it depends too much on my mood at the time) But I truly thought that it had been mostly forgotten. Thank you. I think some of the others were chosen more for the cinematography than the songs themselves, but you redeemed yourself by listing some of the other catchy classics from those films.

[@MiaHessMusic]

I sure hope this video turns younger folks to classic Hollywood musicals!

[@leonoranicolaysen2784]

My kids grew up on the classics. And they all graduated college with honors. Coincidence? (Spooky music plays)!

[@voxquivive3303]

Calamity Jane 'Windy City' or 'Black Hills of Dakota'. Still remember this from hearing grandparents singing them when I was an infant!

[@sondragramse1770]

Great singing in that movie... one of my faves!

[@marcietownsend3635]

Doris Day is a legend and an icon.

[@brianthomas2434]

And "Secret Love!"

[@adrianamaringrez9461]

Thank you for bringing back so many beautiful childhood memories.

[@rebeccamcdermott9259]

An American in Paris is probably my favourite classic musical. So many brilliant songs in that film, not just I got rhythm. Gene Kelly was a big hero of mine as a kid.

[@MsMojo]

An American in Paris is a true gem of classic cinema! The songs, the dancing, and the timeless romance all come together to create an unforgettable experience. Gene Kelly's talent is simply legendary-he's inspired countless performers with his iconic style and grace. It's amazing how these films leave a lasting impact, isn't it? Thanks for sharing your love for musicals!

[@juliusfrauenglass2411]

@@MsMojo It is a bit of a tribute to george gershwin who with his brother Ira wroe most of the songs. Gershwin is worth a listen and Strike up the band is another of His works that is well worth a listen.

[@moo639]

@@juliusfrauenglass2411 "MOST of the songs"??? The Gershwins wrote ALL of the songs.

[@dianemcdonald3900]

Such amazing picks! I loved hearing all these songs! Thank you!!

[@DragonFantacy]

You totally missed one of my all-time favorite movies, and it's best song! The Best Things Happen While Your Dancing, White Christmas (1954)

[@janettamcgee8124]

Everyone thinks of it as only a Christmas movie. It is SO much more.

[@leonoranicolaysen2784]

It's just criminal that Garland died so young. The studios are and were disgusting in their greed.

[@JediTrashPanda]

"I Wish I Was Back in the Army" from White Christmas as well

[@noelleggett5368]

I was waiting for The Time Warp! I guess the Rocky Horror Picture Show is not considered a ‘Hollywood classic’.

[@sandmboy1]

Thats because its was written by a Brit and Frankn Furter was played by a Brit- and in 1975 no-one had ever heard of Susan Sarandon!

[@noelleggett5368]

@@sandmboy1 The director, Jim Sharman, was Australian, and the writer, Richard O’Brien is from Hamilton, New Zealand.

[@Laguns-ij4hn]

same!

[@winniefisher]

Maybe not but it’s a lot of fun

[@PatrickHardison-bk4mh]

I can't remember if it was an interview with Alan Lerner or Frederick Loewe, but one was asked to describe Irving Berlins place in American popular music and the answer was "Irving Berlin is American Popular music".

[@RachelReiss]

Neither-it was Jerome Kern!

[@KissyKat]

You guys did such a great job with this list! Wish there'd have been room for " Put on a Happy Face" from " Bye Bye Birdie" But then your list would have been longer. ❤❤❤

[@bronwynevans3067]

You missed one of the all time great musicals with probably the most pure voice. Doris Day in Calamity Jane.

[@markwiese1165]

I always liked “they called the wind Maria(I can’t spell). From Paint your Wagon.

[@rhusradicans2122]

Your spelling is correct! But in the song, the name Maria is pronounced Ma-rye-ah (a long "i"), which is different from the usual pronunciation Ma-ree-ya (with a long "e") (like the song from West Side Story). But both are spelled the same. I noticed that in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, Maria (Charlotte Lucas' younger sister) is pronounced with a long "I; in the more recent BBC production of Belgravia, Sophia is similarly pronounced with a long "i" rather than a long "e". Maybe it's a British thing?

[@moo639]

@@rhusradicans2122 It is also sometimes pronounced MAR-i-a (accent on first syllable).

[@rhusradicans2122]

@@moo639 Oh, interesting! Rather like Mario is typically pronounced with accent on the first syllable... Cheers!

[@TheAislynnRose]

Listening to that song always sends chills thru me. Just magical. That and Bali Hai, both have that magical quality.

[@rhusradicans2122]

@@TheAislynnRose Totally agree about Bali Hai! It truly does capture the essence of the South Pacific. Hope you've had a chance to read Michener's "Tales of the South Pacific" upon which the musical was based - one of my favourite books because it describes human side of the impact of WWII. Regards to you!

[@cedgson91]

Fagin’s songs in Oliver are my favourite and catchy Inc Be back soon I watched the musical again in January and still get it as an ear worm 😅

[@normanwhite6677]

"Be Back Soon" is a wonderful song. Ron Moody was perfect as Fagin.

[@Neal-q8i]

Nothing from Carousel? "If I Loved You", "June is Bustin' Out All Over", "Soliloquy", and my favorite, "A Real Nice Clambake", one that can't help but make me smile.

[@brianthomas2434]

And the closer, "You'll Never Walk Alone." If you can listen to it without weeping, there's something wrong.

[@jennifertarin4707]

June is Bustin Out All Ovwr is my favorite from that show

[@chbonnet]

@@jennifertarin4707 I was looking for this one too.

[@KiwiCoffeeKing]

Great selection! I agree with them all, and have every single one of the movies in my DVD collection. Yep, I love musicals ….

[@cyber-thundr_]

It’s crazy that Grease & other mature musicals had been nowadays become like family classics to show your kids. Parents are really okay with showing Grease to their kids, if it’s released during the late 80’s, it would’ve been PG-13.

[@kimmcconnell3854]

My neighbor's mom wouldn't let them listen to "Greased Lighting " and mine wouldn't let me watch "Footloose " because she didn't like Kevin Bacon's attitude in the commercial.

[@chrisstevens410]

Grease the Broadway Musical was much more adult than the movie.

[@DavidConstantin-d1d]

I remember as a child in the 60’s going to the theater to see these classics. If you wanted to work in Hollywood in the 40’s through the 60’s, you had to do it all. Not only did you have to act, you had to sing and dance as well. Not so much today. Now get off my lawn.

[@joannaedwards6325]

😊😊

[@intrepid2010]

One of the best list from MsMojo! Bravo!!! Love this one!

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

My sister and I watched Hello Dolly for the first time about a year ago and we absolutely loved it! It’s so fun, funny, entertaining and charming! We cracked up over young Michael Crawford because we know him as the Phantom who’s much more…sinister 😂

[@LJB103]

Unfortunately, Danny Lockin who played Barnaby Tucker was brutally murdered. If you haven't seen it, you should also watch the original "The Matchmaker" with Shirley Booth as Dolly and Paul Ford as Horace Vandergelder (plus Tony Perkins, Robert Morse, Shirley MacLaine)

[@fayesouthall6604]

It’s fantastic and still looking amazing

[@002DrEvil]

Other possible routines could include Summer Holiday, The Girl Can't Help It, Night Fever from Saturday Night Fever and The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe from The Harvey Girls.

[@richardlee8495]

"Stanley Steamer" from the mainly forgotten MGM musical, Summer Holiday, was definitely catchy, and should have been on this list. anything from "Chitty Chitty" a definite no. tiresome and mediocre it is, compared to many others here. "Shall We Dance" from King and I should have been here, too.

[@Ooobydoobydoo]

I honestly thought the song “Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair” was written for a shampoo commercial. 😂

[@HMV101]

A shampoo commercial by Rodgers and Hammerstein?

[@ccam1679]

Why wouldn't you think that? It WAS used in a 1980 Clairol commercial. We probably wouldn't know half of these melodies if they didn't live on through other sources. Imagine how many Jay-Z fans didn't know Hard Knock Life was from a Broadway musical

[@Ooobydoobydoo]

@@HMV101 I first heard the song in a shampoo commercial when I was a little girl. At the time, I didn’t know who Rogers and Hammerstein were.

[@deborahsmith8925]

There are certain songs that make me cry, no matter who sings them. "Home" and "The Rainbow Connection" come to mind. I've noticed that up to date music doesn't put me in the same frame of mind as old tunes that are nostalgic for me.

[@csailer2353]

There’s nothing like a classic musical. The singing and dancing. It started my love for tap dancing. I can’t do it, mind you, but I love to see it done. Fred Astaire and Judy Garland are two of my favorite actors from the era.

[@ZoeBlacktail]

West side story is one of the musicals I got to see live and I loved the songs.

[@amyfisher6380]

Judy Garland was just 27 when she made Summer Stock, but she always managed to sound mature beyond her years with every song she’d sing. Oh, and by the way, it’s pronounced BernSTEEN.

[@moo639]

But the second syllable is not accented. More like BERNsteen.

[@mareerogers364]

My son worked in a professional children's theatre that did nothing but musicals. The kids were amazing and many are now professional actors, dancers,directors and technicians in the stage ,TV,and film industry😊

[@tsukune007]

all the songs from Mary Poppins were great. i enjoyed all the songs from that movie.

[@CatherineZhang-kq2cm]

Couldn't agree more!

[@anthonydobry8922]

Nothing from 7 bride's for 7 brother's? Also, Tomorrow? or somewhere over the rainbow? Good list though. No disrespect.

[@sarahprince2412]

This list is about the CATCHIEST songs and not about the most ICONIC songs. Somewhere Over The Rainbow is a good song but in my opinion way too overplayed. I am glad that there are songs in this list that you wouldn’t normally see in most lists. Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat for instance. I do agree that there are so many missed songs for this list. They could do so many videos talking about the catchiest songs from all the great musicals that came out. Hopefully they will do more because there are so many musicals that are great.

[@janettamcgee8124]

I agree! It is about my favorite musical ever. Maybe because Howard Keel was so dad-gum gorgeous! My friends loved Donny Osmond while I loved Howard. Still do.

[@eb4600]

CHICAGO 😏

[@sheilagrubman2285]

My

[@BillingsJT1]

Nothing from “Yankee Doodle Dandy”?

[@purpleroom101]

I love them all!!! Thank you! I did hope somehow Time Warp might creep in but I'm so happy anyway.

[@lorettadeloggio5148]

You missed "The King and I"! "Whistle a Happy Tune" and "Shall We Dance?" are both ear-catching.

[@readmylisp]

"Feed the Birds" was reportedly Walt Disney's fav.

[@stephentodd7194]

Trouble with a capital "T" that rhymes with "P" that stands for "pool!"

[@freonxkipper]

Never am I going to look at Oliver's "Consider yourself" especially due to the choreographic similarity, without comparing it to Monty Python's "Every sperm is sacred" (1983) or watch any Fred Astaire dance without laughing about "The Inquisition" by Mel Brooks (1981). That songs are my two all-time favorites

[@marysmith5133]

Dick Van Dyke's accent in Mary Poppins was just fine....stop dissing it and sit back and enjoy the movie. My mother enjoyed the movie. I watched it with her, then watched it with my children and with my older granddaughters and now my youngest granddaughter who all loved the movie...good accent or bad accent! It's still one of the best!

[@atorres8760]

I found I can still sing along to every song. I spent my formative years listening to my mom’s old musical records.

[@garyschwartz2025]

Excellent choices, however, 2 songs come to mind that are not in the list. The first is Shall We Dance from the King and I.The next is On the Atchison Topeka and the Santa Fe from the Hardy Girls.

[@jennifertarin4707]

I also like Getting to Know You from The King and I

[@judithkahr3204]

I agree totally, they have always been favorites of mine.

[@The_Dudester]

I'm stopping this video at 9:52. In 4th grade, a music teacher browbeat me into performing "Oh What A Beautiful Morning" at a school assembly. It was a mortifying moment for me. I later actually saw her die in a double head on fatality accident 100 yards from the school. A year later, when Cabaret came out, my mom took me and my brother to the theater. The woman at the box office refused to sell us tickets, scolding my mom "This movie should not be seen by children." My mom had done no research on the movie and was moved to tears by the woman's words. There should have been a PG-13 rating back then.

[@167curly]

My mother and I, aged two, passed through NYC in 1944 and saw "Top Hat" at Radio City.

[@julieolson9832]

All of them. I sing all of these over the course of a week or so. Every last one! Great video.

[@Arina.Windsor]

Well now I know what to watch on a sad day! Thank you for this list of musicals!

[@JessS-ty1nl]

Great list. I've seen all these movies and sang along with each song. "Get Happy" is Judy's swan song at MGM.

[@samuelcollantes1175]

Definitely "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". Happy sunday morning, Emily. Take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well.

[@TriciaEwing]

UMMMM Over the Rainbow????

[@edwardboe7290]

The song needs an entire episode of its own.

[@olliesmith2890]

Judy Garland looked stunning in Summer Stock.

[@WashinRob]

Yea and after that that's when her career went down hill after she left MGM

[@JessS-ty1nl]

She sure did. I read that this was filmed a bit later after the rest of the movie was filmed to allow her to lose some weight. This was her last film for MGM.

[@bravehome4276]

I won't argue about the numbering, glad you put America first though :) Only song that for me doesn't quite fit here is #29, Put On Your Sunday Clothes. I defy anyone to hum or whistle it, like you can the others. Perhaps a suitable replacement would be Let The Sunshine In/Aquarius from Hair? Or Shall We Dance from The King and I.

[@carrieklette781]

Number 1 should have been " Over the Rainbow"!!!!

[@jaysverrisson1536]

For sure, but the theme of this compilation was up-tempo, danceable numbers. So, We're off to See the Wizard, or Ding Dong the Witch is Dead would have been the most suitable selections from The Wizard of Oz.

[@jaysverrisson1536]

@@tonyrobertson1085 Irrespective of the clip title, the preference or theme of this YT poster certainly seems to be mostly songs accompanying lively dance numbers, not ballads, inspirational, anthems, etc. If the latter are eligible and can be deemed "catchy," and one is restricted to only 30 selections, then besides Over the Rainbow, I'd replace some of the poster's choices with You'll Never Walk Alone & If I Loved You (Carousel), Climb Every Mountain (Sound of Music), Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffanys), Feed the Birds (Mary Poppins), When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio), Shall We Dance (The King and I), the title song from Camelot, and so on.

[@Daniel-wi6sk]

Yes, yes, yes ! I was convinced it was gonna be number 1 !!

[@Mike-rx3mn]

All great choices, I probably would have at least added an honorable mention with something from KISS ME KATE, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, or maybe CAMALOT, but that's just me, like I said I enjoyed all your choices and it's hard to believe I knew and sing along with most, Thanks Big Thumbs Up.

[@robertpease9834]

I definitely would have put Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music. Then there is Phantom of the Opera and Cats, and Jesus Christ Superstar has ones that I would have put in here.

[@eduardomarcos8430]

But is not the subjetc of this post

[@ursexicowgirl]

Lots of Elvis songs like Viva Las Vegas and Jailhouse Rock. Hair Let the Sun shine. RHPS Time Warp. The Muppet Movie, any song. Bye Bye Birdie Put On a Happy Face. Annie Get Your Gun Anything You Can Do. White Christmas.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

some very good songs on this list, but I do think you missed a couple that really should be on before a couple of the choices. For pure " gets stuck in your head, and makes you sing it" quality, I would have to have "Go Home with Bonny Jean" from Brigadoon ( Gene Kelly and Van Johnson ) and "Yankee Doodle Dandy" in the movie of the same name, ( James Cagney ) but I really can't hate on anything you included.

[@rhusradicans2122]

And another one missing IMO is Disney's "Zip-a-dee-do-dah".

[@lookingattv]

Unfortunately Disney thought Song of the South controversial, so the songs/movie will eventually be obliterated from history. Which is very sad, as Uncle Remus was a beloved character.

[@rhusradicans2122]

@@lookingattv I agree, so sad. I loved his kindness and gentleness toward children and animals.

[@Darkhuntersrule]

This video makes me nostalgic and a bit sad. I used to watch a lot of these musicals with my mom, she passed in 2006, so they bring back many fond and sometimes bittersweet memories.

[@marciawade8813]

Our 6th grade teacher introduced us to Broadway musicals. Once a week he played his recordings, "Whatever Lola Wants" popped out at me from Damn Yankees... Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma... He was an officer in the Navy Reserves; Shared his navel experiences & videos; our team project was a telegraph; we learned the Morse code & much more from him. He was one of only two male teachers we had in grammar school. His first day someone made a joke of his name... He set the tone, was never disrespected, thereafter.

[@KarenEastman-y6e]

I love Cheek To Cheek."It;'s still great.The Music Man "Is timeless. That song is great too.🙂I Could Have Danced All Night "Is my favorite My Fair Lady song.The Wiz is outstanding. I love the song.That "Oliver Song is so catchy.Great Annie song.😀I love "Singing In The Rain So much.🙂😲I'm very happy that America "is Number 1.🙂

[@showmethat2126]

Love all of these and also "Stayin' Alive" from Saturday Night Fever

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Everything from Grease . Especially that intro

[@jakiayaharrell8635]

Yes, I love Grease sm ❤❤🎉🎉

[@What_Makes_Climate_Tick]

Don't Rain on My Parade is notoriously difficult, especially in a rhythmic sense, which seems to me opposite of "catchy". I'd say it's dramatic but not catchy. When I saw the thumbnail, even though I knew it was the costume for Get Happy, I was kind of hoping for On the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe from The Harvey Girls. But that probably would have been too much Judy Garland. I was happy to see Consider Yourself and others on the list.

[@fayesouthall6604]

It’s a tough song definitely not catchy

[@ronbianchi3224]

You'll never walk alone? Hard to believe it wasn't included.