From “Running Up That Hill” to “Material Girl,” these songs have been given new life through movies and TV shows. Find out which classics are back in everyone's ears!
Have you heard about the new Deadpool dance on TikTok? Yes, it comes straight from the brand new movie Deadpool and Wolverinewhere the old NSYNChit “Bye Bye Bye” experienced an epic revival. While today's kids dance to the beats, we older people only think of one thing: Justin Timberlake and his legendary moves in the original music video. Are we old? Maybe. Or does this hype simply show us that a really good song never dies – it's just waiting for its next generation to be brought back to life. And the best thing is: These songs are like the phoenix rising from the ashes, always ready for a comeback when the time is right.
Here are 10 songs that have returned from oblivion, thanks to a little magic from film, television, and ultimate TikTok.
1. Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Saltburn (2023)
If you were at any party in the early 2000s, then you know this track. Saltburn, One of the few films whose ending is an absolute 10 out of 10 (perhaps thanks to the song), Murder On The Dancefloor brought us back into the spotlight and reminded us how we all danced to Sophie Ellis-Bextor like there was no tomorrow. The combination of stylish filmmaking and nostalgic beats makes this song the perfect comeback hit.
2. Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – Peaky Blinders (2013-2022)
If a song needs a dark, mysterious aura, then this is it. “Red Right Hand” has taken us through Peaky Blinders kidnapped us from the dirty streets of Birmingham and made us all part of the Shelby Gang. Who would have thought that a song from 1994 would be the perfect accompaniment to a little illegal business dealing?
3. Dream On by Aerosmith – The Boys (2020)
Steven Tyler probably didn’t know that his 70s hit “Dream On” would one day be the perfect background music for a superhero show in the 21st century. In The boys The song unfolds its full power and lets us experience how familiar melodies accompany the wild new storylines. A real goosebumps moment!
4. Material Girl by Madonna – Bridgerton (2022)
Bridgerton Managed to put Madonna's “Material Girl” in a whole new light. An orchestral version of this 80s classic in one of the most glamorous scenes in the series? Yes, please! This song shows us that luxury and style never go out of style – and Madonna certainly doesn't.
Speaking of new light: If “Bridgerton” were set in Germany, these things would definitely be completely different.
5. Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush – Stranger Things (2016-)
Okay, who would have thought that Kate Bush would become a superstar again in the 2020s? Stranger Things has done the impossible and thrown “Running Up That Hill” into the soundtrack of 80s nostalgia and straight back into our heads. Bet your parents are now in Kate Bush fever again?
6. Goo Goo Muck by The Cramps – Wednesday (2022)
Wednesday Not only did it give us the perfect Halloween outfit, it also revived this 80s punk rock classic. Jenna Ortega's iconic dance to “Goo Goo Muck” makes you want to rock the dance floor with some twisted moves that TikTok goths say are totally authentic. to conquer – and all without smiling even once.
7. Bloody Mary by Lady Gaga – Wednesday (2022)
But that’s not all! Through a few clever TikTok videos, Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary” was also combined with the dark mood of Wednesday Although the song is missing from the official soundtrack, it has made a comeback thanks to the social media dance wave that Jenna Ortega started. Gaga, we thank you!
8. I'm A Believer by Smash Mouth – Shrek (2001)
Let's go back to the Shrek era for a moment. Smash Mouth provided the soundtrack to the green ogre with their version of “I'm A Believer” – and catapulted the song straight into music history. Today we love the song just as much as we did back then… maybe even a little more.
9. Various Abba songs – Mamma Mia! (2008)
You thought ABBA was only for your parents? Think again! Thank you Mummy Mia! we all sing loudly Dancing Queen, Give me! Give me! Give me! and co. And if we're honest, we all secretly sing along when these songs play, right?
10. Bye Bye Bye by NSYNC – Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
And now back to our starting point: “Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC made a big splash in the film Deadpool and Wolverine reported back. The “Deadpool” dance on TikTok shows that this classic still has as much power as it did when Justin Timberlake and Co. captured our hearts.
If you're not sure which protagonist you resemble the most, we've got the answer. Take the quiz to find out whether you're Deadpool, Wolverine or Dogpool. Then you'll know whether you should wash your mouth out with soap or whether you're well-behaved, because there are plenty of swear words in the film, as director Shawn Levy confirms:
Are we old now for remembering the original? Maybe. But hey, there's nothing better than seeing these songs find their way back into the charts again and again – and reminding us that good music is timeless. So, grab your headphones, like the old NSYNC-Track and get ready for the “Deadpool” dance. Because a really good song never dies – it’s just waiting to be rediscovered.
