Songs Resurrected By Movies and TV Shows,"Wayne's World" did it with "Ballroom Blitz"; "Pulp Fiction" did it with "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"; and the new movie "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is hoping to do it with David Bowie's "Heroes." These songs all had their heyday back in the day, but thanks to a set of defibrillators known as cinema and television, these singles got second chances at life.


"Clueless" (1995)

The last song in this totally ragin' flick played during the wedding scene and is a 1984 hit from General Public. The movie renewed interest in the song, bringing back to life the band that made it famous. And while the revival didn't skyrocket the group to fortune, it likely earned some minor ducats.General Public Tenderness,

"Dirty Dancing" (1987)

This song, written by Motown's Berry Gordy, was released by The Contours in 1962 and was ultimately their only hit to land on Billboard's Top 40. But it came back to life in the late 1980s when it was featured prominently in the movie that made everyone want to get up and dance. Nobody puts Berry in a corner.

"Family Ties" (1985)

This song was recorded by Billy Vera and the Beaters in 1981 and never surpassed the No. 79 spot on the Billboard charts. But years later, when it was included on several episodes of "Family Ties" as the soundtrack for the blossoming love between Alex P. Keaton and Ellen Reed, the song reached No. 1.

"Reservoir Dogs" (1992)

This song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1973 but enjoyed a resurgence nearly 20 years later when Quentin Tarantino debuted his first film about a botched diamond heist. The song was used during the movie's famous ear-cutting scene. Stealers Wheel Stuck in the Middle,

"A Night at the Roxbury" (1998)

Haddaway never had it so good. Recorded in 1992, the song was later revived when the "Saturday Night Live" skit  turned movie used the song to portray a level of sliminess that probably made even Haddaway ask, "What is ... this?"Haddaway What Is Love,

"Wayne's World" (1992)

Another "SNL" spin-off , this movie once again made a 1975 hit song from Queen popular, suddenly making head-banging in your Gremlin that much cooler.Bohemian Rhapsody,

"Risky Business" (1983)

Bob Seger released this song in 1979, but it didn't enjoy widespread fame until Tom Cruise lip-synced his way through the hit in his underwear  four years later.Bob Seger Old Time Rock and Roll,

"The Apprentice" (2004)

This song was released in 1973, rising to No. 3 on Billboard's R&B chart. It gained fame once again more than 30 years later when it was used on NBC's money-hungry reality show to exemplify the root of all evil.For The Love Of Money The Ojays,

"Reality Bites" (1994)

The only thing that bit harder than this Gen-X rom-com is the fact that moviegoers couldn't get this song out of their head for days after seeing it (not to mention a sudden hankering for mini-marts). Thanks to the flick and nonstop radio airplay, this 1979 chart topper by The Knack once again cracked Billboard's Top 100 in the grunge era.The Knack My Sharona,

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986)

This famous song made its way to the No. 2 Billboard spot in 1964 and once again enjoyed a resurgence of popularity thanks to Matthew Broderick, who smugly karaoked it  while standing on a float. Everyone loves a parade — and apparently this Beatles hit.The Beatles Twist and Shout,

"The Bodyguard" (1992)

This song was dug out of the closet, dusted off and given to Whitney Houston to revamp for a movie about the love affair between an actress and her bodyguard. We must give props, however, to the original body of work: Dolly Parton. She made this popular hit a classic way back in 1974, but found new glory thanks to Houston's stunning rendition of the powerful love ballad.Dolly Parton I Will Alway Love You,

"There's Something About Mary" (1998)

There's something about a song that peaks in 1968, only to be reborn as an earworm three decades later after being used in a popular movie soundtrack. The actors of the film even made a video of themselves lip-syncing the words, which played at the end of the movie. And you thought you were never going to get that song stuck in your head again.The Foundations Build Me Up Buttercup,

"Pee-wee's Big Adventure" (1985)

This boozy song saw its star soar in the late 1950s, but when Pee-wee Herman walked into a biker bar and danced to the famous instrumental on the bar top , the song made a comeback.Tequila The Champs,

"Goodfellas" (1990)

This mob movie brought back to life a 1972 Eric Clapton chart topper, specifically the piano interlude. If you've seen the film, good luck trying to think of something else besides dumpsters and meat trucks when you hear this song.Eric Clapton Layla,

"Hell's Kitchen" (2005)

This soulful tune by The Ohio Players caught fire in 1975 when it topped the music charts. It sparked new interest when "Hell's Kitchen" debuted in 2005 and continues to be the show's theme song. The song is almost as hot as chef Gordon Ramsay's temper.Ohio Players Fire,

"500 Days of Summer" (2009)

The song made a splash when it debuted in 1981 and enjoyed a comeback in 2009 when it was featured in one of the most memorable scenes in this popular Sundance film, as love-struck Tom Hansen dances to the tune after spending the night with Summer. Sadly, the only people who swooned were Hall & Oates.Hall & Oates You Make My Dreams,

"Shrek" (2001)

The Monkees originally had this No. 1 hit song in 1966. In 2001, an ogre took it over, enlisting the help of Smash Mouth to make the song all new and shiny again.The Monkees I'm a Believer,

"Boogie Nights" (1997)

It was a drug bust gone awry that made this song good again (not that it was ever bad). Night Ranger's biggest hit was released in 1984, only to be used again in the movie about a nightclub dishwasher turned porn star. The only thing bigger in this movie than Night Ranger's resurrection is, well, er ... we don't want to spoil the ending.Night Ranger Sister Christian,

"Almost Famous" (2000)

Elton John made this song famous in 1971 before Cameron Crowe used it in his film about a fledgling music writer and the 1970s rock scene. While singing the song on their tour bus, the characters in the movie even manage to get all of the words right.

"The Sopranos" (1999)

This song reached No. 9 on Billboard's Hot 100 list when it debuted in 1981 and continues to gain popularity thanks to its use on television. Most notably, it was used in the final scene of HBO's "The Sopranos" in 2007. The ending may have left fans scratching their heads, but none more so than former Journey front man Steve Perry, who probably wondered why he ever stopped believing in his band.