Taika Watiti used several Guns N' Roses songs in Thor: Love & Thunder. However, he waited for the right moment to unleash the rock ballad, giving Jane Foster an awesome introduction as the newest Thor.
The song by Harry James is one of the most emotionally resonant songs in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter finally enjoy their slow dance.
Ant-Man has always been lighter than its MCU counterparts. David Cassidy's song perfectly presents the irony in the movie's first scene where Scott Lang is under house arrest.
Star Lord's dance number on the song by The Spinners was the perfect way to introduce the captain of The Guardians of the Galaxy.
The song by Led Zeppelin establishes the energetic tone, completing the full circle to accompany Thor's epic showdown in the final battle with Hela.
MCU's use of Ramones' Blitzkrieg Bop during Spider-Man's first foray swinging through NYC in Spider-Man: Homecoming fits perfectly with his rebellious nature and inability to follow rules.
Cat Stevens' Father and Son is the most emotional song used at Yondu's funeral, commenting on their father-son bond.
The song by Redbone perfectly established Star Lord's personality. However, the best part about the scene is that the song plays on Peter Quill's Walkman, not as background music.
In the beginning, Sam Wilson suggests Steve Rogers listen to Marvin Gaye to expand his horizons. In the closing scene, Wilson sits by Steve Rogers' bed and plays the song for him.
MCU launched its tradition of using pop songs to establish the tone with AC/DC's Back in Black in Iron Man. The music immediately presents Tony Stark as the hard-drinking billionaire playboy and a rebellious maverick.
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