John Williams’ Top 5 Most Iconic Movie Themes!

Movie fans, get ready for a documentary that will most likely ROCK! It is being reported that Steven Spielberg will be making a documentary on the greatest cinematic composer of…

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Updated Jan 23, 2023 8:18 AM EST

American Film Institutes 44th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to John Williams - Arrivals

HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 09: Honoree John Williams and director Steven Spielberg arrive at the American Film Institutes 44th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to John Williams at Dolby Theatre on June 9, 2016 in Hollywood, California. 26148_006 (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Movie fans, get ready for a documentary that will most likely ROCK! It is being reported that Steven Spielberg will be making a documentary on the greatest cinematic composer of all time...John Williams.

Williams has had one of the most incredible careers in film industry. He has been nominated for a staggering fifty-two Academy Awards...winning five Oscars for Fiddler on the Roof, Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., and Schindler’s List.

But the sheer amount of iconic themes he creates for the movies he participates in is insane. From Superman to Harry Potter...from Darth Vader to Indiana Jones...from JFK to Saving Private Ryan...Williams has composed countless legendary songs that become as famous as the films themselves. And at 90 years old, there's no talk of Williams slowing down!

Check out our Top 5 of John Williams Most Iconic Movie Themes below! With video! As for the documentary on Williams that Steven Spielberg will be making...there's no timetable for when it will be released...but I'm sure it'll be awesome when it comes out!

- East Side Dave

5.) Theme From 'Jaws'

From 1975...this classic theme delivers fear and dread to the audience with Williams' classic notes.

4.) Flying Theme From 'ET'

A legendary theme that beautifully fits E.T.'s sense of wonder and magic.

3.) Theme From 'Jurassic Park'

A song that delivers pure exhilaration from this amazing movie where dinosaurs were brought back to life.

2.) 'Indiana Jones' Main Theme

One of the most famous songs in movie history...this is iconic.

1.) "The Imperial March" from 'The Empire Strikes Back'

I dare you to watch college football on any Saturday and NOT hear this song being played by one of the marching bangs. An absolutely legendary song made by a legend himself.

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