John Williams Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Main TitleJohn Williams36rank/position

John Williams – Main Title and The Attack on the Jakku Village (Audio Only)

Sometimes a movie soundtrack is just right for a drive, don’t you think? Here’s the main theme from the film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Just hearing this theme is sure to get you excited! Whether you’ve seen the movie or not, it’ll make for a fun drive.

(Maybe that’s just for men, though.

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Main Title (Theme From ‘Jaws’)John Williams37rank/position

Jaws Theme Song

What comes to mind when you think of the movie Jaws? Many people probably recall that famous “duh-dun, duh-dun” tune.

The official title of that iconic piece is “Main Title (Theme From ‘Jaws’).” The main theme is used three times in the film: the standard version at the beginning, a more intense arrangement during the man-versus-shark battle scenes, and a gentler arrangement over the end credits.

It was composed by John Williams, who also created the main themes for Indiana Jones and Harry Potter.

Main Title Star WarsJohn Williams38rank/position

John Williams & Wiener Philharmoniker – “Main Title” from “Star Wars: A New Hope”

Since the first film was released in 1977, the Star Wars series has been loved by people all over the world.

When it comes to what symbolizes the series, it has to be that famous main theme.

For many, just seeing the opening crawl and hearing the main theme is enough to spark excitement.

The composer behind that main theme is John Williams.

He is also renowned as a conductor and sometimes performs the Star Wars main theme at his own concerts.

Mr. Longbottom FliesJohn Williams39rank/position

Mr. Longbottom Flies

This is a piece named after one of the characters, Neville Longbottom.

It’s used in the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

In the scene where they’re learning to fly on broomsticks, Neville’s broom goes out of control and zooms around the air against his will.

In the early part of the series, Neville is a rather unreliable character, and the sense that he can’t quite handle his magical power comes through in the tumbling feel of the music.

If you’ve watched the whole series, you might find yourself thinking, “Ah, he had a phase like this, didn’t he?”

Obi-WanJohn Williams40rank/position

John Williams – Obi-Wan (From “Obi-Wan Kenobi”/Official Audio)

This is the theme for Obi-Wan Kenobi, composed by the maestro John Williams.

In fact, he was apparently the only major character who didn’t have his own theme, and it’s said Williams himself was eager to compose one.

The piece is characterized by a restrained, quiet atmosphere that seems to reflect Obi-Wan’s introspective state of mind.

Yet beneath the melody, you can sense a clear light of hope that stirs the listener’s heart.

It serves as the theme for the 2022 Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi and is included on the album Obi-Wan Kenobi (Original Soundtrack).

If you listen while contemplating the epic tale, you may feel closer to the solitary Jedi’s heart.

Olympic Fanfare and ThemeJohn Williams41rank/position

John Williams: “Olympic Fanfare and Theme”

Here is a fanfare composed by John Williams, known as the creator of many famous film scores such as Star Wars, E.

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, and Indiana Jones.

Written for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, this piece has continued to be beloved as a standard in a variety of settings.

Beginning with a lavish trumpet fanfare, it’s an unforgettable work—truly a masterpiece of the fanfare genre.

PrologueJohn Williams42rank/position

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Soundtrack – 01. Prologue

An intro that even sounds like a music box… this is quintessential Harry Potter.

This piece plays in the prologue of the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

The progression from a slightly eerie beginning to a majestic tone really sticks in your ears.

It makes you feel as if you’ve stepped right into the film’s magical world.

It’s a track that symbolizes the work and is indispensable when talking about it.

By the way, it’s also the first track on the soundtrack.