Fast Company
Six Movie Soundtracks that Topped the Charts, and the Box Office
Lia Vollack and Sony look for song soundtracks that can not only sell CDs but drive people to the theaters. Here are some of their greatest hits.
Charlie's Angels (2000)
Breakout hit: "Independent Women Part I," Destiny's Child
Soundtrack sales: 3 million
Worldwide box office: $264 M
A Knight's Tale (2001)
Breakout hit: "We Are the Champions," Robbie Williams and Queen
Soundtrack sales: 1 million
Worldwide box office: $117 M
50 First Dates (2004)
Breakout hit: "Forgetful Lucy," Adam Sandler
Soundtrack sales: 500,000
Worldwide box office: $196 M
Bad Boys II (2003)
Breakout hit: "Shake Ya Tailfeather," Nelly and P. Diddy
Soundtrack sales: 1 million
Worldwide box office: $273 M
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Breakout hit: "Vindicated," Dashboard Confessional
Soundtrack sales: 1 million
Worldwide box office: $784 M
Spider-Man (2002)
Breakout hit: "Hero," Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott
Soundtrack sales: 2 million
Worldwide box office: $822 M





