Covers
Originally written by Tears for Fears, this song was featured in a popular movie with Jake Gyllenhaal & a creepy rabbit.
Mad World
Though already the frontman of the great band of all time, Thom Yorke's solo project evolved into a new band under this name. Hint It was also the name of his debut solo album.
Atoms for Peace
After releasing "Moon Safari" in 1998, This breezy French band's follow up,"The Virgin Suicide" was the score to Sofia Coppola's first movie of the same name
Air
Despite the name of this song by "The Boss" it's actually about the harmful effects of the Vietnam War and the mistreatment of Veterans on their return.
Born in the USA
Gotye gave us this late 2011 hit and ended up with Grammy for it.
Somebody That I Used to Know
Despite earning Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean & Pras a Grammy, the song was actually recorded by Roberta Flackin 1973
Killing Me Softly With His Words
Lead by Damon Albarn, this supergroup consists of a rotating cast of famous musicians alongside Cartoon delinquents
Gorillaz
The lead singer of this indie rock band famous for the hit "Lizstomania" is married to Sofia Coppola
Phoenix
It's the longest song to ever top the billboard hot 100 (8:36), has a late 90's comedy named after it, is a food, and was even covered by Madonna
American PIe
Tick Tock...Tik Tok...Time is running out to answer which female singer gave us a 2010 Billboard #1 hit
Kesha
Considered one of the best songs of the R&B era, Aretha Franklin's rendition of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. was actually a cover of this artist
Otis Reading
A musical mixture made from the minds of Jimmy Tamborello, Jenny Lewis and the lead singer of Death Cab For Cutie resulted in this shortlived band.
The Postal Service
If you've done your "Homework", you'll know this Iconic French electronic duo has been known to tour in a giant pyramid and won a Grammy for their most recent album.
Daft Punk
This 1963 hit by Brian Wilson and Company has since become emblematic of the California Sound
Surfin USA
2004 hit "Yeah" spun the tail of Usher in the club with this well-known hype man
Lil John
Appropriated from Big Mama Thorton by Elvis Presley, I ain't kidding when I say this song became one of the best selling singles of all time
Hound Dog
Paul Banks joined forces with this Wu-Tang rapper to release an album in 2016 under the moniker "Banks & Steelz"
RZA
Nominated for a Grammy with their sixth studio album "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming." this electronic band's name is extremely similar to a popular loud firework
M83
Miley Cyrus released this song on her first EP "The Times of Our Lives" in 2009
Party in the USA
A Seattle based hip-hop duo topped the 2013 charts with a song about buying clothes. Hint it wasn't on Fifth Ave.
Thrift Shop
Though Johnny Cash's deep voice and earnest delivery have turned this into a HOT iconic hit, the song was originally written by his wife and recorded by her sister the year before
Ring of fire
Artic Monkeys Lead Vocalist, Alex Turner teamed up with the lesser known singer from the Rascals to create this 60's inspired band who release "The Age of the Understatement" in 2008
The Last Shadow Puppets
Born in 1862 this French pianist was often sited as the first impressionist composure though he vigorously rejected the term.
Claude Debussy
This 2018 hit by Donald Glover was released the same day he was hosting SNL
This is America
Contemporary mononymous British singer wails she could have had it all on this 2011 Billboard hit. It was later remixed by Jamie XX.
Rolling in the Deep