By Emilee White
Here are our top favorite songs that remind us of sports. Whether it’s at the stadium or in a classic movie, there are some great tunes to remember.
“Spirit in the Sky”, Norman Greenbaum
Released: 1969
Featured in what movie(s): The Longest Yard, Remember the Titans
“Thunderstruck”, AC/DC
Released: 1990
Featured in what movie(s): Varsity Blues, The Longest Yard
“Eye of the Tiger”, Survivor
Released: 1982
Featured in what movie(s): Rocky III
“Seven Nation Army”, The White Stripes
Released: 2003
Featured in what movie(s): “Seven Nation Army” hasn’t been used in any sports movies that are known, but this song is played at almost every single sporting event so it makes the list.
“Fly Like an Eagle”, Steven Miller Band
Released: 1976
Featured in what movie(s): Space Jam
“Lose Yourself”, Eminem
Released: 2002
Featured in what movie(s): Like The White Stripes hit song, Eminem’s “Lose Yourself’ hasn’t been used in films about sports, however, it has been used as an entrance song at sporting events and Eminem performed the song at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Photo Credit: Carlos Castilla
