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The 8 Movie Soundtracks with Multiple #1 Hits
Here is a list of all movie soundtracks that debuted songs that hit #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100
Having a song used in a popular movie can help previously unknown artists get exposed to millions of new listeners. Even for veteran performers, it can boost a song or album or introduce a new song to the masses.
It is not surprising that soundtracks to movies sometimes end up on bestselling lists. It is a great way to get an eclectic mix of great tunes all in one place. Like a concept album, there is often a connection to each song on a soundtrack.
Many of these bestselling soundtracks have led to individual songs hitting #1 on the Billboard charts. Here of the eight movie soundtracks that produced multiple #1 hits. All but one of them only had two #1 hits.
Note: The Beatles added a dimension to this list that I didn’t originally expect. Although many of the Beatles’ albums were soundtracks for movies by the same name, they are often considered standalone albums independent of the movies.
However, this became a moot point after I started researching this list. The Beatles…
