Songs Made Popular By TV Shows And Movies

We all have our favorite songs from our favorite artists. We wait for their new albums to drop and savor every track. But have you ever found yourself singing along to a song from an artist you don't really know and wondered, "Hmm, where did that song come from?" Chances are you heard it in a movie or a tv show. Some songs are only made popular because they were featured on the big screen and it makes you wonder if it would be as big if it hadn't been featured.

Let's start with the British singer Paolo Nutini. You may not know him but you probably do know his song  "Iron Sky" gained popularity after it was featured in the 2013 movie "The Great Gatsby"? The song is a super soulful, powerful track. If you haven't seen the movie it's worth a watch and the song is worth a listen.

What about Sia? You know her and her music she's got hits like "Chandelier" and "Cheap Thrills," but her song "Breathe Me" gained popularity after it was used in the final scene of the TV show "Six Feet Under." The haunting lyrics underscored the emotionally charged finale and made it that much more impactful.

Some songs are popular and chart-topping on their release but then get popular again when they are featured years later. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by the iconic Eurythmics. It's such a great song and was when it came out in 1983 but regained popularity when it was featured in the 2004 movie "Eurotrip".

These are just a few examples of hidden gems that gained popularity from movies and TV shows. Sometimes it takes a little exposure to the right media to make a great song a hit. Let's dive into the songs that were made popular by TV and movies.