4 of the Best Songs Written by Fake Musicians [Video]

Name recognition isn’t everything. Sometimes a great song by a brand new musician can generate some steam. Heck, the band doesn’t even have to be real for a song to take off. Below, find four of the best songs that were “written” by fake musicians.

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4 of the Best Songs Written by Fake Musicians

1. “That Thing You Do” (The Wonders)

Though it’s not the Beatles in That Thing You Do!, the titular fictitious band experiences a fame reminiscent of Beatlemania. Set in the mid-’60s, The Wonders skyrocket to success on the back of an ear worm hit, “That Thing You Do.” The syrupy sweet song does wonders (pun intended) for their career. But, what comes up must come down and their career takes a tumble that not even a hit like this can save.

YouDoing that thing you doBreakin’ my heart into a million piecesLike you always doAnd youDon’t mean to be cruelYou never even knew about the heartacheI’ve been going through

2. “School …