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(someone still has to add the new ones from the movie, maybe i have too)
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{{pmarow|[[wikipedia:Frank Sinatra|Frank Sinatra]] | [[wikipedia:Fly Me to the Moon|Fly Me to the Moon]] | Into the Wild Green Yonder | [[List of song performances#Opening theme for Into the Wild Green Yonder|The opening theme]] is performed in a Sinatra style, with special relations (and mentions) of Fly Me to the Moon}}
{{pmarow|[[wikipedia:Duran Duran|Duran Duran]]| [[wikipedia:Hungry Like the Wolf|Hungry Like the Wolf]] | Into the Wild Green Yonder | Zapp sings this song.}}
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Revision as of 00:57, 26 February 2009

This is a list of popular music appearing or mentioned on Futurama. Almost any mention counts. Here, they are listed in the order they appear first;

Artist Track Appearance
Episode(s) Description of appearance
Traditional She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain "The Series Has Landed" (1ACV02)
Episode
Bender performs this song as the credits comes on, though with different lyrics.
Bob Dylan Blowin' in the Wind The Series has Landed Bender performs this song as he gets a magnet on his head.
"Bendin' in the Wind" (3ACV13)
Episode
Referenced to by the title of the episode.
Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon The Series has Landed Referenced to by Fry with "hey, cool! Dark side of the moon!"
Theme The Odd Couple Theme "I, Roommate" (1ACV03)
Episode
Played over the new apartment montage.
Sir Mix-a-lot Baby Got Back "A Fishful of Dollars" (1ACV06)
Episode
Fry shows off old classics in his 20th century house.
Quincy Jones The Streetbeater A Fishful of Dollars This song appears in this episode.
Rose Royce Car Wash "My Three Suns" (1ACV07)
Episode
Played as Bender goes through the Robot Wash.
Vera Lynn We'll Meet Again "A Big Piece of Garbage" (1ACV08)
Episode
Plays over the credits.
Charlie Daniels Band The Devil went down to Georgia "Hell Is Other Robots" (1ACV09)
Episode
The storyline is a reference to this song.
Rodgers and Hammerstein Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' Hell is Other Robots Bender sings this song when he walks into the Planet Express Building after he found religion in Robotology.
Beastie Boys Intergalatic Hell is Other Robots Played at the concert.
Beastie Boys Super Disco Breakin' Hell is Other Robots Played at the concert in the moshpit.
Beastie Boys Sabotage Hell is Other Robots Played at the concert.
George Frideric Handel "Hallelujah" chorus Hell is Other Robots Played during the crew's escape from Robot Hell.
Prince 1999 Hell is Other Robots Fry's line "Tonight, we're gonna party like its 1999" is from this song.
The Isley Brothers Shout "Mars University" (1ACV11)
Episode
Played during the montage at the end.
Chubby Checker Let's do the Freddie "When Aliens Attack" (1ACV12)
Episode
Referenced to by Hermes with "ready, Freddie!"
The Four Postmen I've Got a Tan "Fry and the Slurm Factory" (1ACV13)
Episode
Slurm's theme song is an instrumental of this song.
Maceo Pinkard Sweet Georgia Brown "I Second that Emotion" (2ACV01)
Episode
Bender whistles this while he does fancy basketball tricks with his head.
"Time Keeps on Slippin'" (3ACV14)
Episode
Played as the Globetrotters lands on Earth (a reference to the theme song of actual Harlem Globetrotters). Bender whistles this again at the end, although slowly.
Bender's Big Score
Film
An adaptation of the song is whistled by the Globetrotters while doing fancy tricks with a piece of chalk.
Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill Happy Birthday to You I Second that Emotion Parody of Happy Birthday done to Nibbler
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles I Second That Emotion I Second that Emotion Referenced to by the title of the episode.
Harry Nilsson Everybody's Talkin' "Brannigan, Begin Again" (2ACV02)
Episode
Played over the Zapp and Kif has been fired and looking for money montage.
Traditional Michael Finnegan Brannigan, Begin Again The line "Finnigan, begin again" is referred in the title of this episode.
Jefferson Airplane White Rabbit "A Head in the Polls" (2ACV03)
Episode
Performed by Richard Nixon's head during his announcement to run for President of Earth.
John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie Santa Claus is Coming to Town "Xmas Story" (2ACV04)
Episode
Christmas carol at the end of the episode, though with different lyrics and melody. This parody is titled "Santa Claus is Gunning You Down".
Isaac Watts and Lowell Mason Joy to the World Xmas Story This Christmas Carol appears in this episode
James Pierpont Jingle Bells Xmas Story This Christmas Carol appears in this episode
Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman Here Comes Santa Claus Xmas Story A parody of this Christmas Carol appears in this episode
Traditional O Tannenbaum Xmas Story An original German Christmas carol, Bender sings it with with alternated lyrics about the Xmas tree.
Traditional Twelve Days of Christmas Xmas Story Song by the robots, with different lyrics, referring to what they stole.
Traditional Deck the Halls Xmas Story This Christmas Carol appears in this episode
Traditional We Wish You a Merry Christmas Xmas Story This Christmas Carol appears in this episode
Frank Sinatra You're Lonely and I'm Lonely Xmas Story Referenced to by Leela with "you're lonely and I'm lonely and together... we are lonely together".
Doc Pomus A Teenager in Love "Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love?" (2ACV05)
Episode
The line "Why must I be a teenager in love?" in referred to in the title of the episode.
Frank Sinatra Theme from New York, New York "The Lesser of Two Evils" (2ACV06)
Episode
Played at the Past-O-Rama concert.
Paul Anka Put Your Head on My Shoulder "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" (2ACV07)
Episode
Referenced to by the title of the episode.
Richard Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra "A Bicyclops Built for Two" (2ACV09)
Episode
Played as the crew enter The Internet in a similar fashion as in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
"Godfellas" (3ACV20)
Episode
Played as Bender floats around in space.
"The Sting" (4ACV12)
Episode
Played as Leela opens the coffin in a similar fashion to the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Harry Dacre Daisy Bell A Bicyclops Built for Two The line "A bicycle built for two" is referred to in the title of the episode.
"Love and Rocket" (4ACV03)
Episode
Performed by Bender to the Planet Express Ship.
Randall Garrett and Isaac Asimov A Clone of My Own "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)
Episode
Referenced to by the title of the episode.
Donovan Atlantis "The Deep South" (2ACV12)
Episode
Song as a tourist information stand, with different lyrics, to be about Atlanta, instead of Atlantis. The ending of the song is played during the Fry and Umbriel montage.
Hal David and Burt Bacharach Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head "Mother's Day" (2ACV14)
Episode
Played during the memory of the relationship between Mom and Farnsworth.
Harry Belafonte Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) Mother's Day Referenced to by Farnsworth with "one foot tall, eight feet, fifteen feet."
"The Cyber House Rules" (3ACV09)
Episode
Referenced to by Hermes with "daylight come," and "tally me day banana."
Traditional The Sailor's Hornpipe "The Problem with Popplers" (2ACV15)
Episode
Song as the theme song for Popplers by Fry and Bender, with different lyrics.
Hanson MMMBop "Anthology of Interest I" (2ACV16)
Episode
Played while Fry and giant Bender plays in the park, the song ends promptly as the concert is destroyed by Bender.
Black Sabbath Iron Man Anthology of Interest I Played as the giant Bender flies toward Earth.
Johnny Mandel and Mike Altman Suicide Is Painless (Theme from M*A*S*H) "War Is the H-Word" (2ACV17)
Episode
Played as we see the tents.
The Animals We Gotta Get out of This Place War Is the H-Word Referenced to by Nixon with "we gotta get out of this planet."
Katrina and the Waves Walking on Sunshine War Is the H-Word Fry sings it while scrubbing Kif's back during his shower.
"The 30% Iron Chef" (3ACV22)
Episode
Fry sings it in the shower while Zoidberg exchanges his t-shirt.
"Jurassic Bark" (4ACV07)
Episode
Fry sings it while riding his bike with Seymour.
"The Sting" (4ACV12)
Episode
It is played on bagpipes by Scruffy at his funeral, to which Amy comments, "he is walking on sunshine now".
The Kinks Lola "Amazon Women in the Mood" (3ACV01)
Episode
Performed by Zapp at the karaoke, though with the character Lola is replaced by Leela
Lipps Inc Funkytown Amazon Women in the Mood Performed by Morbo at the karaoke.
Bonnie Tyler Total Eclipse of the Heart Amazon Women in the Mood Performed by Kif at the karaoke.
C. W. McCall Convoy "Parasites Lost" (3ACV02)
Episode
Played as the episode starts, and they enter a truck stop.
Traditional Swing Low, Sweet Chariot "A Tale of Two Santas" (3ACV03)
Episode
Bender sings it as he is being executed, due to the magnets.
Wang Chung Everybody Have Fun Tonight The Tale of Two Santas References to by Leela with "this wangs chung!"
Simple Minds Don't You (Forget About Me) "The Luck of the Fryrish" (3ACV04)
Episode
Played at the end of the episode.
The Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody "Bendless Love" (3ACV06)
Episode
Played instrumentally while Bender helps Anglelyne shape a girder into a heart, which is a parody of the pottery scene from Ghost, where this song is a theme.
Bender's Game
Film
Played as over Farnsworth's flashback to going back and being romantically attached to Mom, in a reference to the film Ghost.
The American Breed Bend Me, Shape Me Bendless Love Played during the love montage.
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Bendless Love Bender is writing sheet music that brings him to tears. The melody is actually the theme from this piece. The paper is labeled "No. 5" and "by Bender".
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie Endless Love Bendless Love Referenced to by the title of the episode.
Arthur Schwartz That's Entertainment! "That's Lobstertainment!" (3ACV08)
Episode
Referenced to by the title of the episode.
Roy Orbison Oh, Pretty Woman "The Cyber House Rules" (3ACV09)
Episode
Played as Leela gets a second eye montage.
Brewster Higley VI and Daniel E. Kelley Home on the Range (Kansas State Song) "Where the Buggalo Roam" (3ACV10)
Episode
Referenced to by the title of the episode.
Jay Livingston and Ray Evans Bonanza theme Where the Buggalo Roam Parody sung by Bender during the cattle ride.
Cypress Hill Insane in the Brain "Insane in the Mainframe" (3ACV11)
Episode
Referenced to by the title of the episode.
"The Why of Fry" (4ACV10)
Episode
Referenced to by one of the Brain Spawn with "are you insane in the membrane?"
Traditional Frog Went A-Courting "Bendin' in the Wind" (3ACV13)
Episode
Bender sings his own version because he doesn't remember the words.
Traditional Blue Tail Fly Bendin' in the Wind Bender sings both the original version and his own version of the refrain.
Simon & Garfunkel Scarborough Fair Bendin' in the Wind This is performed at Bend-Aid by robot Cylon and Art Garfunkel's descendant.
Beck Sexx Laws Bendin' in the Wind Performed by Beck and Bender.
Beck Where It's At Bendin' in the Wind Performed by Beck and Bender.
Beck Devil's Haircut Bendin' in the Wind Mentioned by Beck.
Steve Miller Band Fly Like an Eagle "Time Keeps on Slippin'" (3ACV14)
Episode
The line "Time keeps on slippin" is referred to in the title of this episode.
The Coasters Along Came Jones "I Dated a Robot" (3ACV15)
Episode
Referenced to by Bender with "and along came Bender."
The Miracles Love Machine I Dated a Robot Song played during montage of Fry's dates with Liubot.
Frederick Weatherly Danny Boy "A Pharaoh to Remember" (3ACV17)
Episode
Performed by Dr. Zoidberg at the surprise funeral of Bender.
The Bangles Walk Like an Egyptian A Pharaoh to Remember Played as Bender enters as the new Pharaoh.
Semisonic Closing Time A Pharaoh to Remember Referenced to by the Pharaoh's adviser with "you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here."
Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan Conga "Anthology of Interest II" (3ACV18)
Episode
Played twice during the Bender becomes a human story.
Rush Tom Sawyer Anthology of Interest II Played during the Space Invaders scene.
Lonzo and Oscar I'm My Own Grandpa "Roswell that Ends Well" (3ACV19)
Episode
Referenced to by Farnsworth with "Mr I'm-my-own-grandpa".
Johann Strauss II The Blue Danube "Godfellas" (3ACV20)
Episode
Played as Bender floats around in space.
Frédéric Chopin Polonaise in C sharp minor Godfellas The tune Bender attempts to perform on his piano.
Men Without Hats The Safety Dance "Future Stock" (3ACV21)
Episode
Performed by Steve Castle two times during this episode.
Joe Esposito You're the Best "The 30% Iron Chef" (3ACV22)
Episode
Played over the Bender training to become a chef montage.
Giuseppe Verdi La donna è mobile The 30% Iron Chef Performed by the shrimp in Elzar's dish.
Cream Sunshine of Your Love The 30% Iron Chef Played as the episode ends.
Pizzicato Five Baby Love Child "Leela's Homeworld" (4ACV02)
Episode
Played during montage showing that Leela's parents were actually with her her whole life.
Spin Doctors Two Princes "Love and Rocket" (4ACV03)
Episode
The song that plays when Bender turns on the radio after Farnsworth installs the new software.
Black Flag TV Party "Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television" (4ACV06)
Episode
Played during the Bender at All My Circuits montage, but also performed by the Planet Express Crew including Dwight Conrad and Cubert Farnsworth over the credits.
Van McCoy The Hustle "Jurassic Bark" (4ACV07)
Episode
Performed as Fry's people's native dance.
Connie Francis I Will Wait for You Jurassic Bark Played over the montage, where Seymour waits for Fry.
KC and the Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight "Crimes of the Hot" (4ACV08)
Episode
Played over the montage where the robots travel to the Galápagos Islands.
Buster Poindexter Hot Hot Hot Crimes of the Hot Played at the party at the end of the episode.
Don McLean American Pie "The Why of Fry" (4ACV10)
Episode
After Fry, the Brainspawn and the Infosphere are trapped in the Parallel Universe, one of the brains mentions that they could spend the rest of eternity singing this song; the full version of it lasts over eight minutes.
Eminem The Real Slim Shady "Where No Fan Has Gone Before" (4ACV11)
Episode
Performed by William Shatner, though spoken.
Bobby McFerrin Don't Worry, Be Happy "The Sting" (4ACV12)
Episode
Performed by the entire Planet Express Crew, except Leela, Fry and Scruffy. With slightly different lyrics.
Marx Brothers Hail Freedonia! "Bend Her" (4ACV13)
Episode
Bender's national anthem for "Robonia" is similar to the national anthem for the fictional country of Freedonia in the Marx Brothers film Duck Soup.
Tom Jones She's a Lady Bend Her Played when Bender gets together with Calculon montage.
Kenny Loggins I'm Alright "Obsoletely Fabulous" (4ACV14)
Episode
Bender brings a lot of CD's to the island, and he plays this song and dances to it.
Whitney Houston I Will Always Love You "Spanish Fry" (4ACV17)
Episode
Song by Leela to Lrrr and Ndnd (though originally by Dolly Parton, Leela attempts to sing it like Whitney Houston).
Ludwig van Beethoven Für Elise "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings" (4ACV18)
Episode
Played by one of the children at the Holophonor school, played later by Fry as well.
Maurice Ravel Boléro The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings Played by Fry at one of his concerts.
Steam Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye Bender's Big Score
Film
The Scammer Aliens sing a parody of this song replacing "Goodbye" with "We took your stuff!" while all Earthicans are evacuating Earth. I mean, New Scamadonia.
Scott Walker (cover by The Jigsaw Seen) 30 Century Man Bender's Big Score A snippet is played when Fry realizes he is Lars Fillmore back in 2012.
Carmen Miranda I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi (I Like You Very Much) The Beast with a Billion Backs
Film
Played over the montage with Yivo and the universe going out on their date.
Kool & the Gang Jungle Boogie The Beast with a Billion Backs A snippet is played during the segment of the universal date montage where Yivo and the universe are dancing.
The Supremes Stop! In the Name of Love The Beast with a Billion Backs Reference (almost song) by Dr. Ogden Wernstrom as he tries to catch Amy and Leela from escaping the tentacle.
The Beatles Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Bender's Game
Film
A parody of the song is heard in the background music of the opening cartoon.
Daniel Johnston (cover by Kathy McCarty) Rocket Ship Bender's Game The song plays during the Planet Express Ship's venture to the Space Demolition Derby.
MC Hammer U Can't Touch This Bender's Game Dr. Perceptron says, "Now stop! Hammer time!"
The Ohio Express Chewy Chewy Bender's Game The song plays during the montage of Hermaphrodite and Leegola frolicking.
Robert Crawford The U.S. Air Force theme Into the Wild Green Yonder
Film
Lyric referred to in the title.
Frank Sinatra Fly Me to the Moon Into the Wild Green Yonder The opening theme is performed in a Sinatra style, with special relations (and mentions) of Fly Me to the Moon
Duran Duran Hungry Like the Wolf Into the Wild Green Yonder Zapp sings this song.