Soundtrack Smackdown

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Bands like Death Cab for Cutie and Paramore helped put the soundtrack for the Twilight film sequel New Moon atop the Billboard albums chart recently. But some moviegoers prefer strings over songs. Today: pop music battles original score. Plus: Dionne Warwick sang pop themes from movies like Alfie and Valley of the Dolls. She talks about the latest chapter in a career filled with hits and Grammys.

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