“Back in Black” is frequently sampled in film, especially the opening riff. RELATED: The Umbrella Academy: Best Songs Used in Seasons 1 and 2, Ranked Though the song’s genre is technically hard rock or metal, its instrumentation and searing vocal have reached diverse audiences and led to the song’s inclusion on Rolling Stone’s list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
The song only reached #37 on the Billboard Hot 100, but its simple, three-chord guitar riff is widely regarded as one of the best riffs of all time. Released in 1980 on AC/DC’s album of the same name, “Back in Black” has become immediately recognizable, mainly due to its iconic opening riff.
While these songs appear frequently, their popularity and catchiness keep filmmakers and audiences coming back for more. However, as great minds think alike, some songs have been used a lot, often accompanying the same emotion or feeling in a scene regardless of the project.
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Over the last 50 years, hit songs from various genres have appeared in many different films and tv shows. RELATED: 10 Songs That Mention Popular TV Shows and Movies It’s safe to say that no one can hear “Tequila” and not do the Pee-wee Herman dance or “Old Time Rock & Roll” and not picture Tom Cruise in his underwear. Songs like these are hits on their own, but often movies solidify them in pop culture as an eternal association in viewers’ minds. Europe’s “The Final Countdown” will play as someone prepares for battle, and Queen’s “We Are the Champions” blares as the winner does a victory lap. Whether it’s an action film, a rom-com, an animated feature, or even a kid’s show, popular songs are used to convey specific emotions or accompany what viewers see on screen. Films featuring popular songs, Terminator 2, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Forrest Gump