In 2012 the track was played as athletes from Great Britain entered the Olympic Stadium during the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony , and after medal ceremonies during the Olympics . It was also used as the Great Britain Paralympic team entered the stadium during the opening ceremony on 29 August 2012 . The same year , it was featured in the film '' The Perks of Being a Wallflower '' . First heard on a pick-up truck radio by the main characters , the song is important to both " flying through the tunnel " scenes and played over the closing credits
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
"Heroes" (David Bowie song)