Quite often books refer to songs. Take for example Stephen King who loved The Ramones nearly as much as we do and used their songs in his words numerous times over numerous books. What is surprising is there is actually a source keeping track of the most used songs in literature. The top banana? “Hey Jude” by The Beatles. Unfortunately, the just released listing does not indicate which books contain these references but rest assured- The Beatles have more than one tune in the lineup.
Music titles or band names assist in creating a time stamp on a books scenery. Considering each decade has musical representation it adds to the character of written word plus if you have the skill you can hum out the tune as you read. The list was compiled by Small Demons part of the Storyverse website for all you book worms. Regardless here is your top 20 tunes, some surprises in there!
Small Demons’ most-mentioned songs in literature
1. Beatles: Hey Jude
2. Elvis Presley: Heartbreak Hotel
3. Led Zeppelin: Stairway to Heaven
4. USA for Africa: We Are the World
5. ABBA: Dancing Queen
6. Carl Perkins: Blue Suede Shoes
7. Beatles: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
8. Beatles: Eleanor Rigby
9. Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit
10. Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody
11. Los del Rio: The Macarena
12. Michael Jackson: Beat It
13. Creedence Clearwater Revival: Proud Mary
14. OneRepullic: Apologize
15. Beatles: I Want to Hold Your Hand
16. Beatles: Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
17. Lili Marlene
18. Michael Jackson: Billy Jean
19. Bob Dylan: Like a Rolling Stone
20. Rolling Stones: (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction