Some artists recorded cover tracks that turned something good into something great, helping immortalize their legacy by outperforming the originals.
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We aren't sure why these songs from acts like the Beatles and the Bee Gees managed to crack the top spot on the music charts, but they didn't deserve it.
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Some hit songs initially didn't thrill the music industry's gatekeepers, and artists had to fight tooth and nail to have them released.
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From parents' wedding reels to old yearbook photos, nostalgic viral trends carrying iconic '90s tunes have given these bands a new generation of fans.
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Chuck Norris inspired many a songwriter, but these are the most ridiculous, or ridiculously over-the-top, Chuck-centric lyrics we could find.
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There were some '70s groups that for various reasons — internal tensions, poor sales, lousy representation, exhaustion, drugs, or death — just couldn't last.
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Concert encores are often the cherry on top of a great concert. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, the Cure, Pink Floyd, and Black Sabbath gave some of the best ever.
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Back in the day, soft rock really had a moment, fitting right in with the cheesiness of the '80s. But these five songs were signs of the genres's decline.
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Everyone has to start somewhere, but Barry Manilow's first dull rung on the career ladder also put him in proximity to the keys to his future success.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers were supremely popular in 1999, yet all those new fans were not enough for one of their best and most iconic songs to reach No. 1.
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Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Mike Patton, and Neil Diamond have served up some pretty brutal commentary about up-and-coming artists.
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While rock heroes need their fans, they also aren't necessarily always happy with fan behavior. These artists aren't afraid to call fans out.
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From an iconic gangster film to dancing gremlins, these musicians had their own reasons for saying no to Hollywood, and it wasn't always about the money.
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There's something about spring that electrifies songwriters and musicians alike, from toe-tapping jazz numbers to saccharine tunes sung by famous crooners.
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Some '70s singers left the spotlight too soon, whether from death or exiting the industry, leaving questions about how much more they could have achieved.
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From punk pioneers to rock 'n' roll legends, these musicians found out that producing an album is much harder than it looks, especially if you want success.
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Celebs mingled with the non-famous, and people of all genders, persuasions, and ethnicities danced the night away, usually under the influence of substances.
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Whether they were compelled to join up or did so by choice, a surprising number of iconic musicians served in the military. Some even saw battle.
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Barry Manilow became the king of jingles in the '70s, and even penned one for toilet cleaner, but there was one specific hygiene product he wouldn't sing about.
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A good break-up song is hard to beat, and these '80s tracks from George Michael, Joy Division, and others will always have a place on our playlist.
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Despite tragically dying in accidents, through misadventure, or at the hands of a murderer, these musicians had a post-mortem No. 1 hit just around the corner.
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Some of these artists had built fanbases over not just years, but decades, only to suddenly switch to seemingly incompatible genres later on.
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Music industry contracts can be some of the worst deals ever for musicians, and losing hard-earned money isn't the worst that labels have done to artists.
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When many Gen Xers were in their formative years, from gangsta rap to almighty grunge, these '90s hits left an indelible mark on that generation's psyche.
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Nearly all artists put out at least one love song with gooey lyrics, and these entries reached No. 1, but did they deserve it? Not as far as we're concerned.
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Weaving insomnia into a heartwarming love story, with powerful vocals and a toe-tapping beat, this 1961 classic topped the charts for a rarely beaten stretch.
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Every good car ad needs a catchy tune, but what if the song becomes the star? From new acts to a superstar, these artists found out how selling out can cash in.
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