The Best Song in Every Super Mario Game

In today's video, I'll be showing you what I consider to be the best song in each main-line Mario game (platformers only!). Lots of Staff Rolls and Athletics it seems... I'm curious to see if you agree or not!
Timestamps:
0:00 Super Mario Bros.
0:34 Super Mario Bros. 2
1:39 Super Mario Bros. 3
2:37 Super Mario Land
3:40 Super Mario World
4:44 Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
5:46 Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
9:41 Super Mario 64
12:07 Super Mario Sunshine
16:04 New Super Mario Bros.
17:40 Super Mario Galaxy
20:52 New Super Mario Bros. Wii
24:10 Super Mario Galaxy 2
26:03 Super Mario 3D Land
27:12 New Super Mario Bros. 2
28:19 New Super Mario Bros. U
32:14 Super Mario 3D World
33:53 Super Mario Maker
35:02 Super Mario Odyssey
39:07 Super Mario Maker 2
40:36 Bowser's Fury
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[@AzuGoat]

"What's your favorite mario song?" "Athletic theme" "...do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?"

[@user-dx9bg2rr6z]

Almost every Mario game has an athletic theme.

[@meepdoopbrothers4244]

Underrated comment

[@TicTacToeCraft]

​@@user-dx9bg2rr6z Galaxy literally has two, and neither of them are original (one being SMB Underground and the other being SMB3 Athletic).

[@Palemis]

Athletic Theme (PAL Version)🗿

[@Lion.0612]

​@@Palemis We're receiving the magic words with this one

[@maikomarx]

Surprised Gusty Gardens wasn’t the one for Mario Galaxy, even as an honorable mention. Either way, great picks. Some of these I haven’t heard in awhile

[@JohnSmith-wv5km]

Not even good egg, and that one clears

[@MarioCorey]

im surprised beach bowl galaxy wasnt there

[@cheddarsunchipsyes8144]

That’s the problem with this list, it’s impossible to get it correct bc every Mario galaxy song is good

[@justayoshi0281]

I agree with his pick of king bowser to be fair. Gusty garden is legendary, but its a bit overdone now. This song actually feels like a boss fight instead of some playdate like some other bossthemes in the series and i love it for that.

[@nelsongood3480]

Am just glad that finally someone pick something else than Gusty Garden, cause Gusty Garden is soo good, that we can forget how good the other tracks were compare to this masterpiece.

[@Theoneeyethatstaresatyou7244]

This biggest crime is not even listing the world 7 theme for nsmb Wii as an honorable mention, gotta be the best over world theme in the entire game

[@Plasmariel]

okay but World 7 from NSMBDS F*CKS, it's so good

[@mixandmatch1290]

ok but the REAL biggest crime is not choosing isle delphino for super mario sunshine. How can you not?

[@Ethonoris]

Mario Galaxy 1 must have been a tough one to choose for

[@SvenLikesMilk]

It should’ve been Gusty Garden Galaxy

[@kayden232ou]

Who the hell picks the bowser theme? These picks ew.

[@barr4ckObama240]

@@kayden232ouIt’s badass

[@kayden232ou]

@@barr4ckObama240 Every other song is 20x better. If you think I'm insane, you either have to replay mario galaxy or relisten to the soundtrack rn. It's one of my favorite games and I definitely know that's probably the worst one in the entirety.

[@barr4ckObama240]

@@kayden232ou I replayed it 2 weeks ago I think it’s still badass. I can’t think of the best song in Mario galaxy because most of them are very different and saying a song is the best would be incorrect because it’s subjective

[@SpikeyyyGD]

Bro did Mario Galaxy dirty

[@ordiscanet1833]

20:02 this freaked me out, i thought i was going insane

[@MrSnaetch]

Not choosing the most iconic music of all: SMB1 Main Theme feels just wrong.

[@germanrodrigofernandez4839]

Underwater is just soo good while the main theme is iconic yet not as good

[@ieatbugs45]

Yeah but I gotta say the underwater theme is way better

[@korbenjrae9250]

​@@germanrodrigofernandez4839I also like the castle theme

[@WeaverIsCool11]

I mean the Underwater theme sounds cool but the Overworld theme is pretty much the most iconic video game song ever

[@reesedub9]

Honestly, the Galaxy Intro theme, the File Select Screen music, and the Star Festival theme are my top 3 choices. But Super Mario Galaxy is just that kind of game. Super Mario 3D Land, and New Super Mario Bros. 2 I definitely agree with

[@_RK_800_]

the song 'Super Mario Galaxy' is the best

[@charleyrodijk1675]

The credits theme for Super Mario Galaxy is phenomenal. So beautiful and gives me so much nostalgia and tears of joy. The feeling of finally 100% completing the game after 8 years made me so overjoyed and made me look fondly of the memories.

[@KieferSkunk]

For Galaxy, I'm really partial to the theme for when you wake up on the tiny introductory/tutorial planet at the very start of the game (just after Bowser steals the castle). Especially when you get the little additional accompaniment when you start chasing the star bunny.

[@Jjjjbjh]

My list: SMB1:Overworld SMB2:Character select SMB3:Ending SML:World 2 SMW:Athletic SML2:Castle gates honorable mention:SMAS:Game select SM64:Slider SMS:Bianco hills NSMBDS:Castle theme SMG:Gusty Garden Galaxy NSMBW:Athletic SMG2:Bowser's road SM3DL:Title theme NSMB2:Tower boss theme NSMBU:Final castle SM3DW:Double cherry pass Super Mario Maker:Title theme Super Mario Run:Remix 10 Super Mario Odyssey:Jump up,Superstar Super Mario Maker 2:Title theme (8 bit)

[@ichosapito1329]

Bro, you are crazy, the best song from Super Mario Land is the one from world 1, you have bad musical tastes

[@make04]

My list Mario 1: Main Theme Mario 2: Main Theme Mario 3: Athletic Mario land: World 1 Mario World: Main Theme Mario land 2: Athletic Mario 64: Staff Roll Mario Sunshine: Delfino Plaza New Mario 1: Main Theme Mario Galaxy: Gusty Garden New Mario Wii: Staff Roll Mario Galaxy 2: Main Theme Mario 3D land: Staff Roll New Mario 2: Mushroom World New Mario U: Athletic Mario 3D World: Staff Roll Mario Odyssey: Staff Roll Next week I buy Mario Wonder Mario Wonder: Final Battle

[@geggyboy1269]

Mario Odyssey does surprisingly have a gigantic library of amazing musical masterpieces. Special 8 3D Land is amazing too. By far the best Mario song.

[@isaacdiboss]

@@geggyboy1269 It is really good, but also a remake of the Mario Drawing theme

[@Insert-a-Mii]

Imo, for super mario odyssey it should be "jump up, superstar" but thats just me

[@Insert-a-Mii]

Oh yeah, when you get mario wonder man, so many options

[@geggyboy1269]

@@isaacdiboss Special 8? I'm not sure that's in Mario Paint. I think your talking about the Mario Drawing Song, because that's the one Special 8 came from.

[@REVOLVERE]

Thank you for everything you do on this channel. I listen to all of your mixes on a daily basis 🙏

[@max_the_german4989]

For Super Mario World, I hoped for Yoshi joining the party, and he did. Great! But the Staff Credits theme is still my all-time Mario favorite.

[@notarealspy4090]

Staff roll for NSMBW is something, but world 8 map theme is goated

[@tcn6472]

They were going off in the studio when making that masterpiece

[@thestupidnintendokid]

Finally, some appreciation for Mario 1 Underwater Theme!

[@jbtheman6058]

Imo the underwater theme is not the best song in the game. Not saying it's bad, just not the best.

[@thestupidnintendokid]

@@jbtheman6058 What is, then? I would say the ending theme but it's not the extended version from Lost Levels

[@jbtheman6058]

@@thestupidnintendokid ngl I like the underground theme. It has the best remixes.

[@powerstar8862]

@@jbtheman6058 this video isnt about which has the best remixes.

[@MittChPlay]

I like the castle theme from SMB1 the most.

[@SuperMatt721]

Cool! Zelda next? :)

[@luki7831]

Please

[@Doran.]

Not to be pushy, please do what you feel like… … 👀 …but YEESSSS 🎉*that would be incredible*

[@hhyang771]

I hate Zelda

[@Thecoolgamer64974]

Um-why?

[@Thecoolgamer64974]

I used to feel that way, but I completely fell in love with botw

[@LILMADERR23]

Holy cow! I'm only 10 minutes in and I love it!! Adding to my daily music! Thanks, Dude!

[@lain7758]

I... was not ready for Special World 8. Nostalgia hit like a truck. Not putting any of Reznor's themes is a crime tho

[@amaclikanal]

From now on this is my favorite song ranking video. Almost EVERY 2 songs you've mentioned there are either my top 2 or really close to my top 2 as well.

[@Esmae_Rose]

I really like your picks! Especially “King Bowser” from Galaxy, that ones epic! Thanks for the playlist, it’s been forever since I’ve heard some of these! :)

[@crt5866]

I did not realize the staff credits for super mario bros U was such a bop!!

[@hikairis8678]

King Bowser being the best super mario galaxy song is down right outrageous in my opinion 😭

[@playbossthebest936]

It's awesome though

[@jacobguerreso675]

@@playbossthebest936 and Gusty Garden’s not??

[@playbossthebest936]

@@jacobguerreso675 I dig this one too. Picking gusty garden is the obvious choice, but I like that the creator of this video chose to pick another great track instead. Feels more genuine

[@TheSDATuba39]

I personally don’t have gusty gardens as my no. 1, but I do like it though. I probably would’ve put Bowser’s Road on here over King Bowser, but to me it’s to common and cliche for GG to always be listed as no.1 and I think the orchestration for King Bowser is better and more interesting to me from my background in playing an instrument (tuba).

[@hikairis8678]

@@playbossthebest936 I agree but imo it's not better than gusty garden

[@random_d00d]

Really, really solid choices! Almost seemed like my own choices haha! I especially agree with the choices for Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Super Mario, SM64, New Super Mario Bros DS, NSMBW, Super Mario Galaxy (though I prefer a lot of their calmer tracks) Super Mario 3D Land and Super Mario World. The others I would definitely agree on but I'm not too familiar with their OSTs lol

[@Makaroni_and_cheese]

Love what you do! Keep the awesome music coming!

[@DavideoGames641]

Not bad. This is my list (in the same order): -Extended ending -Choose a player -Credits roll -Muda Kingdom -Bonus game! -Space Zone 2 -Fortress -Koopa's road -VS. Boss -Castle theme -Red star Power-up -Title screen -Wooden Plank Galaxy -Final boss chase -Rainbow course -Starman with baby yoshi -The great Tower of Bowser Land -Airship in the SMB style -Remix 10 (Mario Run is also a mainline) -Honeylune Ridge -Desert in the NSMBU style -Mount Magmeow And to get updated: -Transformation Wonder effect

[@xaenr480]

imma be honest I watched this entire video purely to know what your pick for the best song in super Mario 3-D land was, because it’s the Mario game. I played most as a kid because that’s what I had on my DS, and special world eight has always been my favorite Mario song ever. Seeing it as your pick made the whole video worth it and you have gained yourself a follower.

[@captaincaption]

Good choice for 3D World! That game has so many good soundtracks!

[@james2karjalainen]

Ik it’s not only my favorite 3D Mario game, but also my favorite song in it! 😊

[@captaincaption]

@@james2karjalainen I agree!!

[@random-uploaders]

imo fort fire bros is the best song from the ost, double cherry pass world mushroom/flower and world bowser are my honorable mentions

[@captaincaption]

@@random-uploaders Bowser is just "oooohhhh boy"!!

[@FellowInterneter]

40:36 the most fun music with that picture

[@christianfrost8660]

Am I the only person who for NSMB thinks the Castle theme?

[@DatDude04]

Nope. The castle theme should've been picked as the best theme.

[@xLyndwyn]

Danke für das Geburtstagsgeschenk! Ich denke, dass "9:41 Super Mario 64" ein ungeschriebenes Gesetz ist, dass es das Lieblingslied ist. Das Lied ist seit Jahren mein Wecker am Morgen. Danke für den Nostalgie-Trip.

[@L1nk2002]

To me the best track in SMG1 will always be Space Junk Galaxy, with an honourable mention for Gateway Galaxy, but honestly with Galaxy you can't go wrong with any piece.

[@chrizzy2664]

For most of them i agree. But for those i would choose different ones... New Super Mario Bros: Desert-Level Theme Mario Galaxy 1: Gusty Garden New Super Mario Bros Wii: World 9 Super Mario 3D World: World Bowser Super Mario Maker 2: Desert Mario Woröd Bowsers Fury: Lake Lapcat

[@picklelord2048]

Not having the final boss or big boss then for yoshis island is criminal

[@marwahchannel2026]

I find your channel wholesome:)

[@OmgNooooo]

For Nsmbw, I have a wii, so i can confirm that it is an absolute banger listening to this after beating the game for the first time.

[@metadragon6443]

Agreed, but I gotta say it: the World 8 theme goes super hard

[@umario251]

loved this list, differs from my opinion but respected them sm nonetheless as they were great picks. I'd have chosen gusty garden somewhere and chosen the main theme for nsmbw or choose that for honourable mention, but those are already appreciated or the credits for sm64, but the credits for smw2 yoshi's island and the shop theme for nsmb2 were things I never knew existed and love them both now so tyvm

[@WaluigiisthekingASmith]

I thought "you should do this for Metroid" but I realized it would be so much shorter because of how few metroid games there are. Top 2 maybe.

[@yukiezi]

The piano from world 3 in Galaxy 2 for sure, it's amazingly beautiful

[@Plasmariel]

Hold on... nah, the best song in Super Mario World is the Castle theme, it's the greatest castle tune in the entire series Yoshi's Island's best is the Athletic theme How can Sunshine's not be Platforms are Plenty (the smb dooh remix) As overused as Gusty Garden Galaxy is, I think it rivals King Bowser Galaxy 2 has to be Bowser's Galaxy Generator I'm conflicted for the Mario Maker 2 choice Bowser's Fury has got to be, well, Fury Bowser's theme Wonder is Piranha Plants on Parade, obviously

[@williamsanborn9195]

2 opinions to share: 1. I could only imagine how tough it must have been to pick just one song from Super Mario Odyssey. That soundtrack is so good! 2. I’m sorry, but World Bowser is LEAGUES better than Double Cherry Pass. I don’t care if I lose internet street cred by saying that.

[@someonesomewherenew6628]

Really just glossed over gusty garden

[@jclkaytwo]

here are my picks! SMB: underwater SMB2: character select SMB3: athletic land: chai kingdom world: fortress land 2: star maze yoshi's island: bowser 64: staff roll sunshine: noki depths NSMB: castle galaxy: buoy base galaxy NSMBW: final bowser battle galaxy 2: cloudy court galaxy 3D land: final bowser battle NSMB2: does this game have _anything?_ NSMBU: staff roll 3D world: double cherry pass maker: title screen odyssey: staff roll maker 2: desert (SMW) bowser's fury: giga bell madness wonder: piranha plants on parade

[@NewAgeRetroHippie96]

64 Staff Roll is objectively the best. And by Objectively i mean according to me, and people who love freedom god damn it.

[@ritora894]

Solid!!! I'm malding bc of Mario Galaxy though Gateway Galaxy>Space Junk>Gusty Garden

[@random_d00d]

THIS IS THE CORRECT ANSWER FOR SMG, other than that I think Vapid chose really good songs for each

[@eloyruiz8401]

Finally somebody understands. I also like Battlerock Galaxy, Buoy Base Galaxy (I like the underwater theme too), Star bit Festival, and a few more.

[@gggumball]

wow you really play the whole song in these things don't you? honestly i would have preferred a section of it play but that's what the channel is about, I won't complain!

[@thefuture269]

BRO PICKED JUMP UP, SUPER STAR OVER BREAK FREE LMAOOOOOOOOO

[@vapidVGM]

The easiest choice 😂

[@Sammyman4484]

thank u for this-memories

[@WooperK]

Wow Mario 64 is not slider :0 Edit: YES YOU PUT SPECIAL WORLD 8 FOR 3D LAND!!

[@AmyMcclain-or9bt]

I love ALL of these! I was a little surprised that dire,dire, docks was the best for SM64, but still, AMAZING!!!!!!

[@peelychallenges6942]

dire, dire docks litterally gave me goosebumps like I haven't had in a very long time.

[@AnnaHandle]

Maybe the best, but not always the most iconic

[@oceanman6915]

absolutely immaculate tastes . I would just chose "space world" for sunshine , "gusty garden" , " to the gateway" , "space junk road" or "battlerock" for galaxy ( but it's galaxy) and steam garden for odyssey

[@knowledgeabledude2971]

i applaud you for choosing king bowser for galaxy 1. It is the best bowser battle theme in a mario game.

[@powerstar8862]

the fact you put Dire Dire Docks for Super Mario 64 touched my heart.

[@Johnathan_Davis-is-is-is]

I can get behind most of these choices but the Super Mario Galaxy one was poverty - that soundtrack has so many bangers like 'Super Mario Galaxy' - (the song), Egg Planet, Wind Garden, (obviously comet observatory like you included), stardust road, and honeybee kingdom

[@willwunsche6940]

Dire Docks almost stands far above the rest for me but they are all so good. Musicians are crazy. New Super Mario DS as a game is a true underrated gem of a classic up there with Mario World, don't at me

[@masterboa6321]

I'm noticing an overwhelming majority of credits themes

[@EnderYoshi9786]

Some of these choices are so weird, like Dire Dire Docks over Bob-omb Battlefield.

[@MittChPlay]

Here are my favorite soundtracks from every Mario game. (I hope that everyone knows what I mean because I'm not this good at naming soundtracks): SMB1: Castle Theme SMB2: Credits Theme SMB3: Athletic Theme SML: World 4 SMW: Underwater Theme SML2: The music that plays in the last level when you're on the way to Wario SM64: Credits Theme SMS: Pinna Park (the version which plays in the Park) NSMB: Underwater Theme SMG: Space Junk Galaxy NSMBW and NSMBU: Lava Theme (this soundtrack is in both games the same so I counted both to one) SMG2: Puzzle Plank Galaxy SM3DL: Main Theme (in the clockwork version) NSMB2: World Flower SM3DW: Airship Theme SMM: SMB1 Airship Style SMO: Lake Lamode SMM2: SMB1 Snow Style BF: Lake Lapcat (I mean with that the theme which plays if it's day and you don't go to a certain area) This video is a bit older but I also want to write about my favorite Track from Super Mario Bros. Wonder which is the Main Theme.

[@mcclanebernshausen1929]

3:55 "Welcome back to Sup...super Mario maker, welcome back to Sup...ER MARIO MAKA!!!"

[@arrayofarts2560]

Honestly, I would have put New Donk City: Daytime as best in Super Mario Odyssey…but besides that, great list!

[@swagbag6395]

Wow i was not expecting Special World 8 for Mario 3D Land which was definitely my pick, and it was the version you hear after you 100% the game. W

[@srirammohan9809]

The fact that Gusty Garden or Good Egg were not selected for Galaxy 1 is a sin.

[@andypeoples7175]

For some reason I get this huge nostalgia like feeling listening to the Mario land world 1 theme. But I have never played that game in my life

[@renar3339]

For me I always remember the first time I heard the final fight music in Super Mario Galaxy and it's still my favourite from the game to this day, although Gusty Gardens and the credits music are also amazing songs for me.

[@TeddyBarefoot]

Thought that maybe the slider theme would at least get a mention for SM64.

[@K-adam-ed5wq]

I mean cool cool mountain and the slide themes are really similar

[@tacticalhalo563]

super mario bros 1 is 100% the title theme

[@NotSpyral]

that yoshis island pick is so good

[@not_a_shroom7190]

The ground theme for Super Mario 3D Land is so good. (It should have been at last a honorable mention)

[@eenerd_linhong]

34:00 Welcome Back To Soup Super Mario Maker Welcome Back To Soup I HOPE YALL HAV A GOODA*S WEEKEND Whatup! It's Dashie

[@PokeBlox21]

The Galaxy 2 pick is SPOT ON THATS MY FAVORITE Also based for the 3d land pick as well that climbed up the ranks for me overtime and now it’s become my 2nd favorite in that game

[@B0ssguy]

why does super mario land say world 5 is honorable mention, there's only 4 worlds in that game

[@alansartrignot]

Love these so much! I’m sad to see the Mario and Luigi games let out :(

[@hilosopee9073]

For me personally: SMB - Underwater Theme SMB2 - Overworld Theme SMB3 - Boss Theme SML - Chai Kingdom SMW - Vanilla Dome SML2 - Never Played It SMW2 - Starman SM64 - Bowser Fight Sunshine - Sirena Beach SM64DS - Hazy Maze Cave NSMB - Overworld Theme Galaxy - Credits NSMBW - Underground Theme Galaxy 2 - Melty Monster Galaxy SM3DL - Final Boss NSMB2 - Underground Theme NSMBU - Underground Theme SM3DW - Footlight Lane Mario Maker - SMB3 Underground Edit Odyssey - Steam Gardens Mario Maker 2 - SMW Forest Theme

[@treyjoonyy]

Cloudy Court/Fluffy Bluff Galaxy has to be one of the most beautiful songs that i’ve ever heard in Mario. Hands down.

[@hal710]

I agree on SMG2 it’s very great and underrated

[@Jounzi]

True

[@albertovargas1764]

Best mario wonder song:uncharted ruins outdoor theme

[@merlinfromkingsman2462]

Underwater right off the bat is insane!!!!

[@SofieArts]

There was something special about super mario 3d land that 3d world didn't have.. And it wasn't just nostalgia bc I had 3d world too.

[@Colt395]

I was surprised at the very start when it said the under water was more popular than the 1st level song

[@brentsimpson5680]

Why is there a damn MSN notification in the middle of the King Bowser song?

[@MossyMole]

I like the odyssey songs that were chosen but I love bubblaine.

[@sheamccready8526]

I still don’t get y Nintendo wants us to forget about galaxy 2 24:11

[@chambeet]

It had to be "Dire Dire Docks," but I agree with others that "Gusty Garden Galaxy" is Galaxy's greatest track (and debatably the greatest Mario track ever). But so many great songs from so many great games.

[@thedangerstrangeruk]

People are freaking out over no Gusty Garden, but i think a way bigger snub is Mount Magmeow

[@TheMemessiah]

Yoshi's Island end credits theme is such a Mother 3 sounding song.

[@EpicWott0]

I would say Fossil Falls is the best song in Super Mario Odyssey, but I understand

[@yoshitime7053]

double cherry pass is such a masterpiece

[@queball5029]

A little surprised that the World 7 Map theme wasn't on this for New Soup DS or Wii but hey, I get it the og DS overworld and the Staff Credits for Wii go hard

[@magicloaf_p3308]

I have my own favorite songs but at least you are not part of the SpAm GuStY gArDeN community. I respect your own choices but I prefer some of the songs that are more impactful like Bowser’s fury “Mount Magmew” or with good bass, like Mario & Luigi paper jam’s “Holding hands in the dark”

[@xanyeeast]

Dire Dire Docks and Cosmic Cove Galaxy have to be my favorite OSTs of all time. Sucker for water levels

[@kingtoast2565]

Super Mario 3D world has too many too choices 🤩

[@Toxe2x]

King bowser for Galaxy? That made my eyes pop out but I rate the choice

[@tellygod503]

33:54 WEL-COME BACK TO SOUP, SUPER MARIO MAKER, WEL-COME BACK TO SOUP!!

[@Doggieworld3Show]

Whelp, not bad at all! Lots of staff credits. Cherry Pass

[@knowledgeabledude2971]

9:41 I'm sorry, but the actual name is water land.

[@EricTheEpic]

No it's not lol

[@GabrielRouillard]

The fact that there is not Mario and Luigi: Bowser's inside story final boss music

[@ExoticIsaac5839]

“If you’re a true Mario fan name 4 themes!” “Athletic theme” “That’s my fault I set the bar too low…”

[@markymarc12]

Gusty Garden not for Galaxy? Wow...

[@Buster5ive]

I can definitely agree with Galaxy 1 & 2, 3D Land, and Bowser’s Fury. But my favorite song in Odyssey is Bubblaine.

[@andyhua9939]

My favorite song from Super Mario Odyssey is Break Free (Lead the Way).

[@thegamebirb]

Today is a very nostalgic day