Lou Reed's 11-minute "Street Hassle" features a spoken part by Bruce Springsteen.
In the UK, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" returns to the chart every Halloween, a tradition started in 2007.
On Metallica's "The Unforgiven," James Hetfield modeled his vocals on Chris Isaak.
Tim McGraw recorded "Live Like You Were Dying" just two weeks after his own father passed away.
It wasn't one of her biggest hits, but "La Isla Bonita" (from 1986) emerged as one of Madonna's top songs in the age of streaming thanks to widespread usage on TikTok. Creators who visit an island or just want that mood often use it as a soundtrack.
Brad Pitt and Elvis both get mentions in the 1997 Shania Twain hit "That Don't Impress Me Much."
A top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock."
Songs that seem to glorify violence against women are often misinterpreted - but not always.
Was a Beatles song a TV theme? And who came up with those Fresh Prince and Sopranos songs?
A band so baffling, even their names were contrived. Check your score in the Ramones version of Fact or Fiction.
Pete produced Dwight Yoakam, Michelle Shocked, Meat Puppets, and a very memorable track for Roy Orbison.
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.