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Paul McCartney's early love of literature shaped his songwriting—and apparently, one English literary classic stands above the rest.

From Johnny Cash's song for Oscar the Grouch to B. B. King's ode to the letter "b," these 'Sesame Street' appearances by famous musicians were unforgettable.

Each of these 30 songs mentions a famous person. Can you name them all in eight minutes or less?

Warning: These songs will be stuck in your head for at least a week. These 20 one-hit wonders from the ‘70s are still great.

Can you name the Joni Mitchell track from one lyric? Prove your music knowledge with these eight questions.

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's first megahit, "The Sound of Silence," nearly didn't make a major impact at all.

Art Garfunkel was born on this day in 1941. To celebrate, test your knowledge on his folk band!

Simon and Garfunkel's biggest hit, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," could have sounded very different.

From Mariah Carey and Faith Hill ballads to songs by Lifehouse and Beyoncé, these were the top hits of the 2000s.

The living legend has cited preferences for a few unexpected Beatles tracks. Here are Paul McCartney's favorite Beatles songs.

The phrase "See you later, alligator" predates rock 'n' roll. Here's how 19th-century rhyming slang created a permanent piece of American pop culture.

Winona Ryder’s character Lydia Deetz’s signature style in ‘Beetlejuice’ has become iconic over the years—but it didn’t start with her.

From Bob Dylan to Bob Marley, these iconic artists made songs everybody knows by heart that never hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

Kids growing up in the 2020s might not recognize many of these items.

These 20 one-hit wonders will transport you back to the 1980s. We apologize ahead of time for getting these super catchy songs stuck in your head.

Iconic hits by David Bowie, Simple Minds, Stevie Wonder, and Bruce Springsteen were originally intended to be performed by other musicians.

Discover how a 10-year-old Tom Petty’s chance encounter with Elvis Presley on a movie set changed his life and sparked his music career.

How well do you know Tom Petty's songs? If we give you a lyric, can you match it to the title?

“Monster Mash” and “Spooky, Scary Skeletons” are two of the most popular Halloween songs you’ll hear each year. But how well do you remember the lyrics?