Florence and the Machine has been a long-time favourite of mine, with her haunting vocals, mythical interpretations of life and anthems for the girl in us all. This song, written especially for Yellowjackets, is no different. In fact, I often find myself yelling this song as loudly as I can; to me, it belongs with 'Silver Springs' in its ability to be sung just to spite those around you.
Haunting vocals, mythical interpretations of life and anthems for the girl in us all
2. Glee: 'Don't Stop Believing' by Journey
Though I am sure we’re all haunted by the experience that was being allowed to watch Glee during our formative years, there is no denying that the franchise cemented its' brand early as ‘that one show who uses that one song by Journey’. It is no accident that the series reprised the song multiple times throughout its' run including in the final few episodes.
3. The Detectorists: 'Detectorists' by Johnny Flynn
Though this song is nowhere near as well known as the others on my list, I added it to the mix as, every single time it plays, I can’t help singing along and thinking about this sweet little show that I used to watch with my dad. The beat is simple, the tune is winding and, before you know it, you are reminiscing about a field in the middle of England that you had to leave behind.
Before you know it, you are reminiscing about a field in the middle of England that you had to leave behind
4. Only Murders in the Building: 'Look For The Light'
This is a recent favourite of mine after my complete obsession with the new season of Only Murders in the Building. Not only did I love this seasons premise but the songs only added something that I was sorely missing. This song is short and sweet with a build that any good songwriter should envy, it was a great addition to a wonderful season of television.
This song is short and sweet with a build that any good songwriter should envy
5. Our Flag Means Death: 'The Chain' by Fleetwood Mac
While I have long thought of this as one of the greatest songs ever written and it has always been very popular, The Chain by Fleetwood Mac really hit new heights of popularity when it was used as the outro music in an episode of Our Flag Means Death’s first season. The show was a surprise hit and really boosted this song to new realms, becoming the unofficial anthem for the show and a calling card to all fans.
6. Stranger Things: 'Running Up That Hill' by Kate Bush
It felt wrong to write this list without including, what is arguably, the most popular example of a song used in a TV show. Kate Bush’s 'Running Up That Hill' took the world by storm when it was used in the fifth season of Stranger Things and, again, became an unofficial anthem of the show. It is worth noting that Stranger Things has had a few notable songs used in its run, 'Never Ending Story' being very close to making this list as well.