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If aliens asked what made the Beatles so special, these are the songs Paul McCartney would play first.

Amy Winehouse has cited many musical influences, from Frank Sinatra to Sarah Vaughan, but Dinah Washington had a singular influence on her vocal delivery.

From Rod Stewart's stint at a cemetery worker to Sting's job as a teacher, even some of the biggest rockers of all time had day jobs.

Discover the surprising musical influences behind Billy Joel’s hit songs, from Ludwig van Beethoven’s sonatas to Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, and The Beatles.

A somber Billie Eilish song is the most popular for breakups across the country.

How well do you know classic rock? Can you name the bands based on the names of their No. 1 hits?

The 1989 track ushered in a new era for Queen, as Brian May reflected on.

The movie 'A Hard Day's Night' paved the way for the TV sitcom 'The Monkees,' which led to the success of the real band The Monkees.

A ‘90s love song snagged the top spot of most states naming it their favorite.

At the very end of another musician's recording session, Otis Redding was given a chance to try out the mic. He took it.

From rewinding VHS tapes to waiting for songs on the radio, the internet quietly wiped out these nostalgic daily experiences.

Otis Redding's "(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay" was inspired in part by the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's" and became his biggest hit.

Buddy Holly wasn’t the one who changed the spelling in the first place.

When asked what song he'd pick if he could only listen to one for the rest of his life, The Boss chose this Frank Sinatra tune—but he's also expressed admiration for The Beatles, Marvin Gaye, and many other artists.

Did you grow up in the 1990s? Prove it with this music quiz, and wave your millennial flag loud and proud.

The idea for the Beatles classic "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" emerged when George Harrison tested out his interpretation of this classic Chinese text.

Before performing in sold-out arenas around the globe, Mercury was part of a school band in which he was described as "the only real musician."

You love Queen, but how well do you know the songs? We're giving you three words from a track to see if you can figure it out.

These three Queen songs reveal something deeply personal about Mercury’s heart.

Test your Beatles knowledge with this fast-paced Sporcle quiz. Type single words to unlock all 225 song titles before the 10-minute timer hits zero!

Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson often wrote and produced songs for other artists, from Jan and Dean's "Surf City" to Glen Campbell's "Guess I'm Dumb."