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Billy Bones appears briefly in Disney's animated film Treasure Planet, voiced by Patrick McGoohan. One day, a spaceship crashes near Jim's mother's inn. The dying pilot is a turtle-like alien called Billy Bones, who gives Jim a sphere and tells him to "beware the cyborg" (referring to Disney's portrayal of Long John Silver). Shortly thereafter, a gang of pirates raid and burn the inn. Bones dies in the process.
"Billy Bones and the White Bird" is the final song on the Elton John album Rock of the Westies.
Bill Bones was mentioned in the song "Time for Heroes" by the British rock band The Libertines.
As well as the song "Filipino Box Spring Hog" by American songwriter Tom Waits.
As well as in the song "Tomahawk Kid", by Scottish band, "The Sensational Alex Harvey Band".
Bill Bones was mentioned in one line in the movie "Football Factory".
Billy Bones is a song by Pedro Guerra in the album "El Mono Espabilado".
"Billy Bones" is the title of a song on the debut album "Music For Pleasure" by the Mancunian band Monaco.
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