Best Soundtracks

Jake and the Never Land Pirates Soundtrack

These pirates rock! Fun tunes for mateys of all ages.

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3

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The Sound of Music Soundtrack

This is lyrical, beautifully textured music.

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4

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Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey Soundtrack

Gentle, mellow songs are ideal for quiet moments.

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4

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The Best of the Lion King (Soundtrack)

Beloved music still enchants; great for families.

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5

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The Muppets Soundtrack

Super-clean, cute soundtrack has something for everyone.

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5

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Phineas and Ferb: Across the 1st and 2nd Dimensions Soundtrack

Typical Phineas and Ferb humor plus great music.

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5

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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Soundtrack

Third movie soundtrack is mostly danceable family fun.

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6

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Brave Soundtrack

Fun, upbeat soundtrack to inspiring Pixar flick.

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7

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Hairspray Soundtrack

Positive messages that'll get you movin'.

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7

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High School Musical Soundtrack

Squeaky-clean soundtrack to popular tween movie.

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7

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Let It Shine Soundtrack

Disney soundtrack offers inspiring rap, hip-hop, and gospel.

AGE
7

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A Hard Day's Night Soundtrack

Fab Four hit top form in first all-original soundtrack.

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8

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By The Beatles
The Harder They Come Soundtrack

Collection of classic tracks still best intro to reggae.

AGE
8

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Stand by Me Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Classic '50s hits bring back fun, yearning of the era.

AGE
8

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O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack

Huge hit introduces new generations to old-time music.

AGE
8

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iCarly: Music From and Inspired by the Hit TV Show

Great tween-friendly mix from popular Nick show.

AGE
8

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Mamma Mia! Soundtrack

Big, fun ABBA musical featuring Hollywood actors.

AGE
8

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Highlights From the Complete Soundtrack of American Graffiti

Small-town, early '60s innocence frozen in time forever.

AGE
10

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Forrest Gump: The Soundtrack

Stellar showcase of rock, soul, pop from '50s, '60s, '70s.

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10

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The Big Chill - 15th Anniversary: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Great, Motown-heavy intro to catchy '60s pop.

AGE
10

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Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track

Soundtrack of disco classics still stayin' alive!

AGE
10

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By Various Artists, Bee Gees
Rock of Ages: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Movie musical rocks out with clean, classic '80s hits.

AGE
10

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Sparkle Soundtrack

Soulful songs inspire and shine on Houston's final album.

AGE
10

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By Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston
West Side Story Soundtrack

Lots of vibrant music amidst a heavy storyline.

AGE
10

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Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack

Much less "dirty" than the movie, lots of fun to dance to.

AGE
10

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Footloose Soundtrack

Catchy hits fill soundtrack to 1984 teen dance movie.

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12

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Dreamgirls Soundtrack

Terrific singing captures old-school Motown.

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12

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The Graduate Soundtrack

Clever mix of Simon & Garfunkel songs, '60s cocktail music.

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12

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By Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, David Grusin
Pretty in Pink: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Memorable but dated '80s rock.

AGE
13

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Juno Soundtrack

Classic and indie songs have sarcasm and charm.

AGE
13

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Twilight Soundtrack

A deliciously dark taste of Twilight.

AGE
13

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(500) Days of Summer Soundtrack

Young love and adolescent angst: Something for every teen.

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14

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Garden State: Music from the Motion Picture

Popular alt-folk score speaks to angst-ridden teens.

AGE
14

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By Various Artists

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