school reunion. A rare instance of the Beatles granting use of their music in a non-Beatles film, the three surviving members granted permission due to their friendship with director Richard Lester, who had directed their first two films. Like the use of "Rock Around the Clock" in the first film, the use of the 1950s-era "Earth Angel" recording appears anachronistic for the "Class of 1965" reunion. John Philip Sousa's "King Cotton" military march and the traditional Italian standard "When Your Mama Made You" are heard later in the film. References 1983 soundtrack albums Superman soundtracks Warner Records soundtracks Superhero film soundtracks Superman (1978 film series)