Why Did Movies Make So Many Old Songs New Hits Decades Ago?

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Wednesday, June 08

Chart Beat,Music

Why Were So Many Oldies Made Hits Again by New Syncs During One Five-Year Period -- And Why Is It Finally Happening Again Now?

With old songs made new hits by 'The Batman' and 'Stranger Things,' the big sync chart bump is officially back. But why had it mostly been gone for the last 30 years?

By Andrew Unterberger

Music,Pop

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Business,Record Labels

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By Ed Christman
 

Chart Beat,Music

10 Times Movies & TV Shows Sent Decades-Old Songs Back Onto the Hot 100: Kate Bush, Queen & More

By Andrew Unterberger
 

Chart Beat,Music

Def Leppard Debuts at No. 1 on Top Hard Rock Albums Chart With 'Diamond Star Halos'

By Kevin Rutherford
 

Concerts,Music

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By Gil Kaufman
 

Music,Pop

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Written by José Vizcarra
on Wednesday, June 08, 2022 at 12:35 PM.

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