Whatever happened to memorable movie soundtracks?

By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Published August 4, 2025 at 4:21 AM EDT

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Whatever happened to movie soundtracks? They used to generate hit after hit for pop radio. Now, they're few and far between.

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Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a production assistant with Weekend Edition.

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