The Musical Genius of John Williams

The man who shaped pop culture for a generation with a baton

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John Williams is responsible for many of the songs that have been a part of so many of our lives.

Here is just a sampling of John Williams most widely known works:

  • 1975
    Jaws
  • 1977
    Close Encounters of the Third Kind
  • 1977, 1980, 1983, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2015, 2017, 2019
    Star Wars Films
  • 1982
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
  • 1981, 1984, 1989, 2008
    Indiana Jones Films
  • 1993, 1997
    Jurassic Park and The Lost World
  • 1993
    Schindler's List
  • 1998
    Saving Private Ryan
  • 2001, 2002, 2004
    Harry Potter (first 3 movies)
  • 2012
    Lincoln

So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it's gratifying to have something you have done linger in people's memories.
- John Williams

Mr. Williams' full list of works (including writing credits on major network TV shows) can be found on his Wikipedia page.