Music of the 70's
This 6-minute song released in 1974, written by a British Rock Band, has become a classic in the music world. This song has been featured in multiple movies including:
Wayne's World
Suicide Squad
And a movie of the same name
Bohemian Rhapsody-Queen
This song, released in 1987, has been turned into a meme.
This song has multiple film credits including:
The Angry Birds movie
The Lego Batman Movie
Spiderman: No way from home
The Spongebob movie: Sponge on the run
Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Never Gonna Give You Up- Rick Astley
This song, released in 1991, is one of the most well-known songs from this 90's grunge rock band. It discusses teen angst.
Film credits include:
Black Widow
Moulin Rouge
Beavis and Butthead
Smells like Teen Spirit- Nirvanna
This song, released in 2004, was the first single released by this artist after her season 1 win on American Idol.
This song has been featured in multiple films including:
Pitch Perfect
Supergirl
Search Party
Since U Been Gone- Kelly Clarkson
This song, released in 2014, was the lead single off of this former country star turned pop star's fifth studio album, titled the year she was born.
Film credits include:
Family Guy
Sing (2016)
Little Monsters (2019)
Shake it Off- Taylor Swift
This song came out in 1972 and won two Grammys in 1973. Featuring a super catchy hook, discusses common unlucky fears.
This song has been featured in multiple movies/ tv shows including:
The Sorcerers Apprentice
The Thing
And a performance on Sesame Street.
Superstition-Stevie Wonder
This song, released in 1981, struggled on the charts when it was released. It didn't become relevant till years later. Now this song is a staple in American Culture.
This song has multiple film credits including:
Bedtime Stories
Glee
Family Guy
The Wedding Singer
Don't Stop Believing- Journey
This song, was released in 1991, became the breakthrough hit for this alternative rock group.
This song hasn't been featured in many films but it has been in
Big Bang Theory
Flight
Glass Onion: A knives out mystery
Under the Bridge- Red Hot Chili Peppers
This song, released in 2001, was one of the lead singles for this alternative rock band's debut album Hybrid Theory.
This song hasn't been used in many films, only one show, Legacies.
In the End- Linkin Park
This song, released in 2010, was the debut single off of this artist first album Doo Wops & Hooligans
Film credits:
Glee
Pitch Perfect
Just the Way You Are- Bruno Mars
This song, which came out in 1979, was a part of this artist's three-part rock opera. Part two of this rock opera is the most famous and well-known. This song features a children's choir during the chorus.
Another Brick in the Wall part two- Pink Floyd
This song, released in 1987, is most well-known from the movie Dirty Dancing. In the 2010's, the pop band The Black Eyed Peas, did their own version of this iconic tune.
Other film credits:
The Muppets (2011)
The umbrella Acadamy
Night at the Muesum: Secret of the Tomb
(I've had) the Time of my life: Bill Medley and Jennifer Wernes
This song, released in 1995, was the catapult for this artist's switch from bubblegum pop to alternative rock. This song is also featured in a musical which shares the same album name.
You Outta Know- Alanis Morisette.
This song, released in 2008, was one of the lead singles off of this British rock band. The title of this song translated from Spanish means Long Live Life.
Film credits include:
90210
Suits
The Last Year
Viva La Vida- Coldplay
This song, released in 2013, was the second single off of this American Rock Band's third studio album "Native"
Film Credits:
NCIS
Earth To Echo
Mommy
Love Island
Counting Stars- One Republic
This rock song, which came out in 1976, talks about the fear of death and the possibility of eternal love. This song features a catchy bass hook. This song is also what started the 'More Cowbell' Meme.
This song has multiple film appearances including:
The Stand (1996)
Halloween (1978)
Scream (1996)
Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult
This song, released in 1981, featured a collaboration of two music icons. A british rock band and a british singer. The bass line from this song, has been sampled in multiple songs including:
Vanilla Ice: Ice Ice Baby
Under Pressure- Queen and David Bowie
This song, rereleased in 1991, was the second single off of this metal band's 5th album. This song gained so much popularity that it has spawned two sequel songs.
The Unforgiven- Metallica
This song, released in 2003, was the lead single off of this American rock band's debut album, Fallen. This album is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Film credits include:
Daredevil (2003)
The Office
Bring Me to Life- Evanescence
This song released in 2010, is a duet between rapper Eminem and singer Rihanna and was from Eminem's seventh studio album. This song also has a sequel which was featured in Rihanna's album.
Film Credits:
SNL
Made in Chelsea
Love the way u lie- Eminem and Rihanna
This song written by a well-known bass country singer, shares the same name as his 1971 album, is a protest song. It discusses the treatment of the poor, mass incarceration, and the Vietnam War
Man in Black- Johnny Cash
This song, released in 1985, has experienced a resurgence in popularity due to being featured in season 4 of Stranger Things (2022). The original title of this song was 'Deal with God'
Running up that Hill- Kate Bush
This song, released in 1992, was a tribute to the lead singers friend Andrew Wood, who was the lead singer of the band Mother Love Bone, who passed young.
Would?- Alice in Chains
This song, released in 2002, was the lead single off of this female rapper's fourth album. This song samples Run-D.M.C's 'Peter Piper' and Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three's "Request Line".
Film Credits Include:
Gilmore Girls
The Hustle
Gen V
Work It- Missy Elliot.
This song, released in 2015, was a cover of a song written by Simon & Garfunkel which was released 50 years prior (1965) to this American heavy metal band covering it.
Film Credits:
The Blacklist
Into The Badlands
Sound of Silence- Disturbed