Graduating is a momentous occasion in our lives, and the music that makes up part of the soundtrack to that experience will stay with us forever.
Many popular songs lend themselves to being the accompaniment to a graduation ceremony. When a choosing a selection of songs for graduation the college is advised to opt for tracks that resonate with the graduates. Graduation Songs they recognize will have a far greater impact on them, and it is, after all, their day for celebrating their achievements.
Alice Cooper's School's Out has, understandably, long been a favorite at such occasions. On a slightly less anarchic note, the Beach Boys' Graduation Day is also frequently used.
Other popular Graduation Day Songs include:
1 - Amy Grant - I Will Remember You
2 - The Beatles - With A Little Help From my Friends
3 - Chris Isaak - Graduation Day
4 - Christina Aguilera - These are Special Times
5 - Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out
6 - Faith Hill - There You'll Be
7 - Kanye West - Graduation Day
8 - Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall
9 - Porter Wagoner - Graduation Day
10 - Queen - We are the Champions
11 - R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
12 - Rascal Flatts - My Wish
13 - REM - It's the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)
14 - Sarah McLachlan - I Will Not Forget You
15 - Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
16 - Simon and Garfunkel - Hazy Shade of Winter
17 - Simple Minds - Don't You Forget About Me