Songs Inspired By Murray's Life
Several songs were inspired by Murray and his acting career, all of which were released later in his life over the course of recent years.
- Terrible People, an indie rock band from Phoenix, Arizona made a music video for their single "Bill Murray" (2011) off their LP "Wireless Generation", casting comedian Jim Tavaré in the lead role as a zombie (referencing Zombieland). The band claims each lyric in the song alludes to different iconic roles Murray has played over the years.
- Gooffee has three songs dedicated to Bill Murray's movie roles called "Bill Murray in Space Jam" (2012), "Bill Murray in Osmosis Jones" (2012), and "Bill Murray in Broken Flowers" (2012).
- Gorillaz released a single and music video for their song "Bill Murray" (2007) off their album D-Sides.
- Sweatshop Union has a hip-hop EP named "The Bill Murray" (2011).
- Dan Aux and Youx titled an electronic instrumental "Bill Murray" (2010) on their EP "Fire House 1".
- Smokey Smelko raps about a Cadillac on "Bill Murray" (2008) from his LP "Pink Eagle".
- Trey Green's rock song from his LP "The Awesomeness", titled "Bill Murray, Philosopher" (2010), is based in part on Murray's role in Groundhog Day.
- The Anatomy of Frank's recorded a single called "Bill Murray" (2011) off of their EP "Relax, There's Nothing Here But Old Pictures"].
- Her Candane recorded a single entitled "Chevy Chase Is Good, But He's No Bill Murray." (2006) off their "No Battle!" LP.
- Lindsay Weidmann recorded a song called "Bill Murray, We Got To Hurry." (2010) for her LP Quasi-Erotic Dreams of Famous Middle Aged Actors.
- The Gifthorse (legends) released a movie reference inspired single called "Bill Murray" (2008) on their Self-Titled LP.
- Papa Razzi and the Photogs recorded a song called "Bill Murray Is My Idol" (2010).
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