In the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s, many blockbuster movies were practically synonymous with the music featured in them or on their star-packed soundtracks.

For some films, music was woven into their plots, making for a natural fit, such as the dance-floor odes Saturday Night Fever and Footloose.

In other cases, musical superstars segued to on-screen starring roles — and did double duty by supplying memorable songs, such as Prince with Purple Rain and Whitney Houston with The Bodyguard and Waiting to Exhale. Meanwhile, Dirty Dancing became a vehicle for star Patrick Swayze to make his chart debut as a recording artist.

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