SettingsSongs based on actual events
(Don't Go Back To) Rockville
"(Don't Go Back To) Rockville" was the second and final single released by R.E.M. from their second studio album Reckoning.
"(Don't Go Back To) Rockville" was the second and final single released by R.E.M. from their second studio album Reckoning.
1913 Massacre
"1913 Massacre" is a topical ballad written by Woody Guthrie, and recorded and released in 1941 for Moses Asch's Folkways label.
"1913 Massacre" is a topical ballad written by Woody Guthrie, and recorded and released in 1941 for Moses Asch's Folkways label.
7 O'Clock News/Silent Night
"7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" is the twelfth and final track on Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, a 1966 album by Simon and Garfunkel.
"7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" is the twelfth and final track on Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, a 1966 album by Simon and Garfunkel.
Alabama (John Coltrane song)
"Alabama" is a song written by John Coltrane that appears on his album Live at Birdland.
"Alabama" is a song written by John Coltrane that appears on his album Live at Birdland.
Alice's Restaurant
"Alice's Restaurant Massacree" is a musical monologue by singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie released on his 1967 album Alice's Restaurant.
"Alice's Restaurant Massacree" is a musical monologue by singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie released on his 1967 album Alice's Restaurant.
American Pie (song)
"American Pie" is the title of a song by American folk rock singer-songwriter Don McLean.
"American Pie" is the title of a song by American folk rock singer-songwriter Don McLean.
American Witch
"American Witch" is the second promotional single off Rob Zombie's third solo album Educated Horses.
"American Witch" is the second promotional single off Rob Zombie's third solo album Educated Horses.
Angel (Sarah McLachlan song)
"Angel" is a song by Sarah McLachlan that originally appeared on her 1997 album Surfacing.
"Angel" is a song by Sarah McLachlan that originally appeared on her 1997 album Surfacing.
April 29, 1992 (Miami)
"April 29, 1992" is a song written by American ska punk band Sublime in 1996 from their eponymous album Sublime.
"April 29, 1992" is a song written by American ska punk band Sublime in 1996 from their eponymous album Sublime.
Are They Going to Hang My Papa?
Are They Going To Hang My Papa? is a labor song in support of Bill Haywood, Charles Moyer and George Pettibone, then on trial for the murder of Frank Steunenberg.
Are They Going To Hang My Papa? is a labor song in support of Bill Haywood, Charles Moyer and George Pettibone, then on trial for the murder of Frank Steunenberg.
Burn the Witch
"Burn the Witch" is the third single (fourth in Canada after Long, Slow Goodbye) released from Queens of the Stone Age's fourth album, Lullabies to Paralyze.
"Burn the Witch" is the third single (fourth in Canada after Long, Slow Goodbye) released from Queens of the Stone Age's fourth album, Lullabies to Paralyze.
Casey Jones (song)
"Casey Jones" is a song by the American rock band the Grateful Dead.
"Casey Jones" is a song by the American rock band the Grateful Dead.
Charles Guiteau (song)
"Charles Guiteau" (LAWS E11) Roud 444 is a traditional song about the assassination of US President James A. Garfield by Charles J. Guiteau.
"Charles Guiteau" (LAWS E11) Roud 444 is a traditional song about the assassination of US President James A. Garfield by Charles J. Guiteau.
Chicago (Sufjan Stevens song)
"Chicago" is a track from Sufjan Stevens 2005 concept album Illinois, released on Asthmatic Kitty.
"Chicago" is a track from Sufjan Stevens 2005 concept album Illinois, released on Asthmatic Kitty.
Daddy (Korn song)
"Daddy" is a song written and recorded by American Nu metal band Korn for their self-titled debut album.
"Daddy" is a song written and recorded by American Nu metal band Korn for their self-titled debut album.
Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)
"Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)" is a protest song with lyrics by Woody Guthrie detailing the January 28, 1948 crash of a plane near Los Gatos Canyon, 20 miles west of Coalinga in Fresno Co...
"Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)" is a protest song with lyrics by Woody Guthrie detailing the January 28, 1948 crash of a plane near Los Gatos Canyon, 20 miles west of Coalinga in Fresno Co...
Detroit Rock City
"Detroit Rock City" is a song by the American hard rock group Kiss featured on their 1976 album, Destroyer.
"Detroit Rock City" is a song by the American hard rock group Kiss featured on their 1976 album, Destroyer.
Domino (Genesis song)
"Domino" is a song written by the band Genesis for their 1986 album Invisible Touch.
"Domino" is a song written by the band Genesis for their 1986 album Invisible Touch.
E-Bow the Letter
"E-Bow the Letter" is the first single from R.E.M.'s tenth studio album New Adventures in Hi-Fi.
"E-Bow the Letter" is the first single from R.E.M.'s tenth studio album New Adventures in Hi-Fi.
Exhuming McCarthy
Document is the fifth studio album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released in 1987 a few months after their rarities collection Dead Letter Office appeared and is th...
Document is the fifth studio album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released in 1987 a few months after their rarities collection Dead Letter Office appeared and is th...
Exit (song)
"Exit" is a song by rock band U2.
"Exit" is a song by rock band U2.
Gardening at Night
"Gardening at Night" is a song by R.E.M. It was recorded in 1982 for the band's EP Chronic Town.
"Gardening at Night" is a song by R.E.M. It was recorded in 1982 for the band's EP Chronic Town.
Get Your Gunn
Released in 1994, "Get Your Gunn" is the first official single by alternative metal band Marilyn Manson.
Released in 1994, "Get Your Gunn" is the first official single by alternative metal band Marilyn Manson.
Got to Get You into My Life
"Got to Get You into My Life" is a song by The Beatles, first released in 1966 on the album Revolver.
"Got to Get You into My Life" is a song by The Beatles, first released in 1966 on the album Revolver.
Guaranteed (Eddie Vedder song)
"Guaranteed" is a song written and performed by Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder from the Into the Wild soundtrack (2007).
"Guaranteed" is a song written and performed by Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder from the Into the Wild soundtrack (2007).
Hey Man Nice Shot
"Hey Man, Nice Shot" was the first song from 1990s industrial rock band Filter to garner airplay and fame.
"Hey Man, Nice Shot" was the first song from 1990s industrial rock band Filter to garner airplay and fame.
I Don't Like Mondays
"I Don't Like Mondays" is a song by the Boomtown Rats that was a UK number one single for four weeks during the summer of 1979.
"I Don't Like Mondays" is a song by the Boomtown Rats that was a UK number one single for four weeks during the summer of 1979.
I Just Shot John Lennon
"I Just Shot John Lennon" is a song from The Cranberries' album To the Faithful Departed.
"I Just Shot John Lennon" is a song from The Cranberries' album To the Faithful Departed.
If I Had a Rocket Launcher
"If I Had a Rocket Launcher" is a song by Bruce Cockburn, from his 1984 album Stealing Fire.
"If I Had a Rocket Launcher" is a song by Bruce Cockburn, from his 1984 album Stealing Fire.
Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)
"Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)" is a song written by John D. Loudermilk.
"Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)" is a song written by John D. Loudermilk.
Invalid Litter Dept.
"Invalid Litter Dept." was the third single released from At the Drive-In's album Relationship of Command.
"Invalid Litter Dept." was the third single released from At the Drive-In's album Relationship of Command.
Jeremy (song)
"Jeremy" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pearl Jam, with lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music written by bassist Jeff Ament.
"Jeremy" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pearl Jam, with lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music written by bassist Jeff Ament.
Joan of Arc (Leonard Cohen song)
"Joan of Arc" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.
"Joan of Arc" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.
Joan of Arc (OMD song)
"Joan of Arc" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the second single from their third studio album Architecture & Morality.
"Joan of Arc" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the second single from their third studio album Architecture & Morality.
Just a Touch
Lifes Rich Pageant is the fourth album by the American band R.E.M., released in 1986.
Lifes Rich Pageant is the fourth album by the American band R.E.M., released in 1986.
Kickstart My Heart
"Kickstart My Heart" is a Grammy Award-nominated song by the American rock band Mötley Crüe, originally released on their 1989 album, Dr. Feelgood.
"Kickstart My Heart" is a Grammy Award-nominated song by the American rock band Mötley Crüe, originally released on their 1989 album, Dr. Feelgood.
Kill Rock 'n Roll
"Kill Rock 'n Roll" is the third track and third promo single from American heavy metal band System of a Down's 2005 album Hypnotize.
"Kill Rock 'n Roll" is the third track and third promo single from American heavy metal band System of a Down's 2005 album Hypnotize.
Last Kiss
"Last Kiss" is a song that was released by Wayne Cochran in 1961 on the Gala label.
"Last Kiss" is a song that was released by Wayne Cochran in 1961 on the Gala label.
Louisiana 1927
"Louisiana 1927" is a 1974 song written and originally recorded by Randy Newman on the album Good Old Boys, originally telling the story of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 that left 700,...
"Louisiana 1927" is a 1974 song written and originally recorded by Randy Newman on the album Good Old Boys, originally telling the story of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 that left 700,...
Ludlow Massacre (song)
The Ludlow Massacre is a song by Woody Guthrie about the Ludlow Massacre, a labor conflict in Ludlow, Colorado in 1914.
The Ludlow Massacre is a song by Woody Guthrie about the Ludlow Massacre, a labor conflict in Ludlow, Colorado in 1914.
Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)
"Joan of Arc" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and was the third single released from their third studio album Architecture & Morality.
"Joan of Arc" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and was the third single released from their third studio album Architecture & Morality.
Man on the Moon (song)
"Man on the Moon" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released as the second single from its 1992 album Automatic for the People.
"Man on the Moon" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released as the second single from its 1992 album Automatic for the People.
Mein Teil
"Mein Teil" (German: "My part") is the first single by the German industrial metal band Rammstein from their fourth album Reise, Reise.
"Mein Teil" (German: "My part") is the first single by the German industrial metal band Rammstein from their fourth album Reise, Reise.
Mississippi Goddam
Mississippi Goddam is a song written and performed by United States singer and pianist Nina Simone.
Mississippi Goddam is a song written and performed by United States singer and pianist Nina Simone.
Monty Got a Raw Deal
Automatic for the People is the eighth album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released in 1992 on Warner Bros.
Automatic for the People is the eighth album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released in 1992 on Warner Bros.
Mother Russia (Renaissance song)
Mother Russia is the closing song on Renaissance's 1974 album Turn of the Cards.
Mother Russia is the closing song on Renaissance's 1974 album Turn of the Cards.
Nightswimming
"Nightswimming" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released in 1993 as the fifth single off the group's eighth album Automatic for the People.
"Nightswimming" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released in 1993 as the fifth single off the group's eighth album Automatic for the People.
Oddfellows Local 151
Document is the fifth studio album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released in 1987 a few months after their rarities collection Dead Letter Office appeared and is th...
Document is the fifth studio album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released in 1987 a few months after their rarities collection Dead Letter Office appeared and is th...
Ohio (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song)
"Ohio" is a protest song written and composed by Neil Young in reaction to the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970, and performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
"Ohio" is a protest song written and composed by Neil Young in reaction to the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970, and performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
One Tree Hill (song)
"One Tree Hill" is a song by rock band U2 and the ninth track on their 1987 album The Joshua Tree.
"One Tree Hill" is a song by rock band U2 and the ninth track on their 1987 album The Joshua Tree.
Only a Pawn in Their Game
"Only a Pawn in their Game" is a song written by Bob Dylan about the assassination of civil rights activist Medgar Evers.
"Only a Pawn in their Game" is a song written by Bob Dylan about the assassination of civil rights activist Medgar Evers.
Orange Crush (song)
"Orange Crush" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released as the first single from the band's sixth studio album, Green, in 1988.
"Orange Crush" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released as the first single from the band's sixth studio album, Green, in 1988.
Oxford Town
"Oxford Town" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan in 1962.
"Oxford Town" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan in 1962.
Rain (The Beatles song)
"Rain" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles, credited to Lennon–McCartney.
"Rain" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles, credited to Lennon–McCartney.
Rammstein (song)
"Rammstein" is a song by the German industrial metal band Rammstein.
"Rammstein" is a song by the German industrial metal band Rammstein.
Royal Orleans
"Royal Orleans" is a song by English rock group Led Zeppelin, from their 1976 album Presence.
"Royal Orleans" is a song by English rock group Led Zeppelin, from their 1976 album Presence.
Scarecrow (Melissa Etheridge song)
"Scarecrow" is a single from Melissa Etheridge's 1999 album, Breakdown.
"Scarecrow" is a single from Melissa Etheridge's 1999 album, Breakdown.
She's Leaving Home
"She's Leaving Home" is a Lennon–McCartney song, released in 1967 on The Beatles album Sgt.
"She's Leaving Home" is a Lennon–McCartney song, released in 1967 on The Beatles album Sgt.
Shock Me
"Shock Me" is a song released by American hard rock band Kiss on their 1977 album Love Gun.
"Shock Me" is a song released by American hard rock band Kiss on their 1977 album Love Gun.
Show Me a God
"Show Me a God" is the second single by Midwest hip hop artist Tech N9ne off his 10th album K.O.D.
"Show Me a God" is the second single by Midwest hip hop artist Tech N9ne off his 10th album K.O.D.
Sink the Bismark (song)
"Sink the Bismark" is a song, written by country music singer Johnny Horton and Tillman Franks, based on the pursuit and eventual sinking of the German battleship Bismarck in May 1941, durin...
"Sink the Bismark" is a song, written by country music singer Johnny Horton and Tillman Franks, based on the pursuit and eventual sinking of the German battleship Bismarck in May 1941, durin...
So Cruel
"So Cruel" is a song by rock band U2.
"So Cruel" is a song by rock band U2.
So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)
"So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M.
"So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M.
Soldiers of Misfortune
"Soldiers of Misfortune" is the lead single off Filter's fourth studio album, Anthems for the Damned.
"Soldiers of Misfortune" is the lead single off Filter's fourth studio album, Anthems for the Damned.
Song of Bernadette (song)
Written by Jennifer Warnes, Leonard Cohen and Bill Elliott, Song of Bernadette is a song first recorded by Jennifer Warnes from her 1986 album Famous Blue Raincoat.
Written by Jennifer Warnes, Leonard Cohen and Bill Elliott, Song of Bernadette is a song first recorded by Jennifer Warnes from her 1986 album Famous Blue Raincoat.
Spanish Castle Magic
"Spanish Castle Magic" is a song by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
"Spanish Castle Magic" is a song by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Stand (R.E.M. song)
"Stand" is a song by R.E.M. released as the second single from the album Green in 1989.
"Stand" is a song by R.E.M. released as the second single from the album Green in 1989.
Strange Fruit
"Strange Fruit" is a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, who released her first recording of it in 1939, the year she first sang it.
"Strange Fruit" is a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, who released her first recording of it in 1939, the year she first sang it.
Sullivan (song)
"Sullivan" is a song by Caroline's Spine and the debut single from their major label debut album, Monsoon.
"Sullivan" is a song by Caroline's Spine and the debut single from their major label debut album, Monsoon.
Talk About the Passion
"Talk About the Passion" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released as the second single released from its debut album Murmur in 1983 and a live performance at Larry's ...
"Talk About the Passion" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released as the second single released from its debut album Murmur in 1983 and a live performance at Larry's ...
The Ballad of John and Yoko
"The Ballad of John and Yoko" is a song written by John Lennon, attributed to Lennon/McCartney as was the custom, and released by The Beatles as a single in May 1969.
"The Ballad of John and Yoko" is a song written by John Lennon, attributed to Lennon/McCartney as was the custom, and released by The Beatles as a single in May 1969.
The Battle of New Orleans
"The Battle of New Orleans" is the title of a song written by Jimmie Driftwood.
"The Battle of New Orleans" is the title of a song written by Jimmie Driftwood.
The Elements: Fire
"The Elements: Fire" is an instrumental song, also known as "The Elements", "Fire" and "Mrs.
"The Elements: Fire" is an instrumental song, also known as "The Elements", "Fire" and "Mrs.
The Freshmen (song)
"The Freshmen" is the title of a song by American alternative rock group The Verve Pipe.
"The Freshmen" is the title of a song by American alternative rock group The Verve Pipe.
The Great Beyond
"The Great Beyond" is a song by R.E.M. It is not featured on an original studio album as it was written specifically for the 1999 movie Man on the Moon but was released as a single the follo...
"The Great Beyond" is a song by R.E.M. It is not featured on an original studio album as it was written specifically for the 1999 movie Man on the Moon but was released as a single the follo...
The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II)
"The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II)" is the name of a song written and recorded by Rod Stewart.
"The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II)" is the name of a song written and recorded by Rod Stewart.
The Kinslayer
The Kinslayer is the sixth single released by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, was the first single from their third album, Wishmaster, released online only.
The Kinslayer is the sixth single released by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, was the first single from their third album, Wishmaster, released online only.
The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
"The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" is a topical song written by the American musician Bob Dylan.
"The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" is a topical song written by the American musician Bob Dylan.
The Lords of Salem
"The Lords of Salem" is a song on Rob Zombie's third solo album, Educated Horses, from 2006.
"The Lords of Salem" is a song on Rob Zombie's third solo album, Educated Horses, from 2006.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is a song written, composed and performed by Canadian Gordon Lightfoot to commemorate the sinking of the bulk carrier SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Su...
"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is a song written, composed and performed by Canadian Gordon Lightfoot to commemorate the sinking of the bulk carrier SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Su...
This Is Your Time
This Is Your Time is Michael W. Smith's fourteenth studio album, released in 1999.
This Is Your Time is Michael W. Smith's fourteenth studio album, released in 1999.
To Kill the Child/Leaving Beirut
"To Kill the Child"/"Leaving Beirut" is a 2004 CD single and a digital download written and performed by Roger Waters.
"To Kill the Child"/"Leaving Beirut" is a 2004 CD single and a digital download written and performed by Roger Waters.
Veronica (song)
"Veronica" is a single from Elvis Costello's 1989 album Spike, co-written by Costello with Paul McCartney.
"Veronica" is a single from Elvis Costello's 1989 album Spike, co-written by Costello with Paul McCartney.
Walk on the Wild Side (Lou Reed song)
"Walk on the Wild Side" is a Lou Reed song from his 1972 second solo album Transformer.
"Walk on the Wild Side" is a Lou Reed song from his 1972 second solo album Transformer.
Wendell Gee
"Wendell Gee" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released as the third and final single from the group's third studio album Fables of the Reconstruction in 1985.
"Wendell Gee" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released as the third and final single from the group's third studio album Fables of the Reconstruction in 1985.
What's the Frequency, Kenneth?
"What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" is a song by the American alternative rock group R.E.M. from their 1994 album Monster.
"What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" is a song by the American alternative rock group R.E.M. from their 1994 album Monster.
When the Tigers Broke Free
"When the Tigers Broke Free" is a Pink Floyd song by Roger Waters, describing the death of his father, Eric Fletcher Waters, during the Second World War's Operation Shingle.
"When the Tigers Broke Free" is a Pink Floyd song by Roger Waters, describing the death of his father, Eric Fletcher Waters, during the Second World War's Operation Shingle.
Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too
"Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too" is the first single from Say Anything's 7-track bonus disc ...Was a Real Boy which was released with the 2006 reissue of their 2004 second album …Is a Real Boy.
"Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too" is the first single from Say Anything's 7-track bonus disc ...Was a Real Boy which was released with the 2006 reissue of their 2004 second album …Is a Real Boy.