In Popular Culture
The song is featured in the movie School of Rock and in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV. The title of the film Edge of Seventeen is based on the song title. The song is parodied in an episode of South Park, wherein it is erroneously played by Fleetwood Mac.
In an episode of American Dad (Flirting With Disaster) Roger sings it, while high on cocaine
The song is downloadable content for Rock Band 3.
Canadian rocker Jonas Tomalty made a cover of this song on his eponymous album, titled simply "Edge of Seventeen".
It was also covered by Lindsay Lohan on her 2005 album A Little More Personal (Raw). This version was performed by Lohan at the 33rd American Music Awards.
The distinctive guitar riff was sampled and used in the Destiny's Child song "Bootylicious." Stevie also appears in the video for that song.
In the ESPN Classic show, Cheap Seats, Randy and Jason Sklar sing a parody of the chorus referring to the game Scrabble.
Professional wrestler Portia Perez uses the song as her entrance music.
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