That “new” element turned out to be the hit song “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. The song fit the promotion perfectly, invigorating the offer and the commercial's footage with its catchy and cross-generational appeal. Licensing the song brought to life the offer's strategic messaging, “Stay Two Nights.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem The sound of death, surprisingly, showcases in many TV commercials, including twice in McDonald's commercials. One of them uses Lacrimosa from Requiem to advertise their Lacrimocha and the other one uses it to feature their food.

The use of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik in this ad conveys wealth and luxury, which perfectly tie into the origins of opera. Not surprisingly, this instantly recognisable piece of classical music is used regularly in commercials, TV, and film.

White Christmas This is a list of best-selling singles in the world. The Guinness World Records named the holiday single "White Christmas" (1942) by Bing Crosby as the best-selling single worldwide. According to Guinness, "White Christmas" sold over 50 million copies. The single is known as the "best-selling single of all time".

The music that provided the soundtrack for adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Darth Vader grew from scores by composers like Erich Korngold and Gustav Holst. CPR Classical's Karla Walker spoke with Colorado Matters about the classical music that helped create the "Star Wars" sound.

Nessun dorma - Puccini If Puccini's aim was to bring opera to the masses, 'Nessun dorma' from Turandot has safely triumphed beyond all measure.

The Greatest Hit: The New No. 1 Song of All Time. "Blinding Lights" is now the top Billboard Hot 100 song of all time. The Weeknd and his collaborators reveal just how they made history.

The Bodyguard Music History's #1 Soundtrack: The Bodyguard Since its release in 1992, the soundtrack (officially titled Whitney Houston: I Wish You Love More from the Bodyguard) has clinched several accolades: Become the #1 best-selling movie soundtrack of all time, making it into the Guinness Book of World Records.

You've probably heard by now that the Beatles' full discography is finally available on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. You may also be aware - because Beatles trivia is basically oxygen - that the Fab Four were nearly as fond of classical music as they were of skiffle and rockabilly.

The franchise's original director, George Lucas, wanted a 'classical' (small 'c') score for the movies, and the depth, variety, tension, and orchestration of Williams' Star Wars music makes it downright masterful, unforgettable and instantly iconic.

Perhaps the archetypal and most famous rock opera is The Wall, a double album released by Pink Floyd in 1979.

The 10 Most Famous Arias in the World

• “La donna è mobile” from Verdi's Rigoletto.
• “Der Hölle Rache” from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte.
• “O mio babbino caro” from Puccini's Gianni Schicchi.
• “Casta Diva” from Bellini's Norma.
• “Nessun Dorma” from Puccini's Turandot.
• “Largo al Factotum” from Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia.