The Late Movies: Fictional Bands

By Erica Palan

Do you have a song that just pops in your head sometimes? Even if you haven't heard it for weeks or months? A few weeks ago, "That Thing You Do," the theme from the movie of the same name weaseled its way into my brain and my toes have been tapping ever since. When I was a young gal, I remember being devastated to learn that the Wonders weren't a real band, but a creation of Tom Hanks' imagination. Here, listen to "That Thing You Do," plus other songs from fictional bands.
Barry Jive and the Uptown Five
High Fidelity
The Wonders
That Thing You Do
Zack Attack
Saved by the Bell
Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem
The Muppet Show
Jesse and the Rippers
Full House