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Six Movie Soundtracks that Topped the Charts, and the Box Office

By: Fast Company StaffWed Sep 17, 2008 at 1:31 AM
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.

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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

Topics:

Innovation, Work/Life, Music Industry, Lia Vollack, Charlie's Angels soundtrack, A Knight's Tale, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Records, Nick & Norah soundtracks, Movies, Entertainment, Destiny's Child, Pop and Rock Music, Pop Music

From Issue 129 | October 2008

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