Best uses of a marching band in "popular" / "mainstream" music

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cee · Answer

All of the Lights: Current sentiment on Kanye West aside, there’s a reason this song is still a stand tune staple (and it’s maybe one of my favorite examples of a “maximalist” pop song. SO much is happening in this that you will never get bored following a thread.)

Charles · Answer

Fleetwood Mac - Tusk: I didn’t know there could be another answer to this question

Jaime Abrusci · Answer

Wind it Up - Gwen Stefani: Peak early Gwen 🤩

Mo · Answer

lose my breath - destiny's child: immediately what i thought of when i read this request, tell me it doesn't make you wanna dance. apparently it samples u of michigan's drumline

John Secunde · Answer

“Morris Brown” - Outkast

Sarah Cooney · Answer

Don't Stop (Live 1997): Absolutely LOVE this version of one of my favorite Fleetwood Mac songs, featuring the USC marching band!