The movie nerd that I was gave away CDs several Christmases ago labeled, 'Movie Moments'. Each disc contained songs used in scenes from non-musicals (it would've been easy if they were musicals -- each gift could've just been a full Sound of Music download) that I found magical and pivotal. One song was Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" which figured in Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous (2000).
In this scene, main character Russell (Billy Crudup) has just quit the band. Tension fills their touring bus which includes band member Jason Lee, and groupies Kate Hudson and Anna Paquin. Elton John's song plays and everyone joins in a rousing sing-along. Despite all the drama and conflict, it's song that still brings them together. They are home.
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