Well-Known Songs That Were Featured In A TV Show

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February 8, 1993 – It was 30 years ago that TV character Carlton Banks’ favorite musician and guardian angel, Tom Jones, guest starred on NBC’s “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air”. Carlton’s famous dance routine is set to Tom Jones’ “It’s Not Unusual”. (see below) Let’s explore other WELL-KNOWN SONGS THAT HAVE BEEN FEATURED MEMORABLY IN A TV SHOW.

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“From the final scenes of the final episode of The Sopranos.” referencing Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'”

Bruce Burns

“Danny DeVito played a stripping cop on Friends, hired for Phoebe’s bachelorette party.” referencing Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love”

Connie Brady Ojeda

“‘Bad Reputation’ by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts as the opener for Freaks And Geeks

Joanie Salas Halsell

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