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Nobody talks about it anymore, but Paul McCartney made a few disco songs during the genre's heyday. One of these tracks might be about God.

Jay-Z competed in a rap contest when he was a teenager. It could have altered the course of his life, but he got frustrated with a hip-hop mogul.

Any good David Lynch movie will change your perception of a song forever. Lynch's use of a classic rock song in a film got Bono hooked on a certain singer.

Elvis Presley was a massive sex symbol. He's mentioned prominently in Patty Loveless' "I Try to Think About Elvis," a song that was initially very sexual.

Elvis Presley has been mentioned in countless songs. In fact, his '68 Comeback Special — and some commemorative stamps — inspired Patty Loveless' "I Try to Think About Elvis."

Kiss' Gene Simmons had a revelatory experience that made him want to be one of The Beatles. His initial interest in the Fab Four had little to do with music.

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley spoofed one of her biggest hits at Donald Trump's expense in 2017.

Kiss showed off their more sensitive side with the ballad "Beth." The track has a riff that sounds like it came from a certain psychedelic Beatles tune.

One of the defining songs of the 1980s was the Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." Marilyn Manson made the dark side of its lyrics that much more obvious.

One of the crowning jewels of Taylor Swift's career is "Style" from '1989'. A rock star took a stab at the song and made it so much better.

George Harrison came into his own as a rock star with 'All Things Must Pass'. It took a shocking number of acoustic guitars to get the record just right.

Ringo Starr's songs often feature guest stars. For example, one of his best singles features a guitar solo from Peter Frampton.

Kanye West's father said he wasn't a fan of the language his son used in his music. He shared what he hoped to see West change.

Paul McCartney wrote hit songs without The Beatles — he just struggled to write good hit songs without The Beatles! Only one of his solo No. 1 singles is genuinely worthwhile.

The Monkees released a new wave song in the 1980s. Here's how the world reacted when they tried to be pop stars again.

One Paul McCartney song is a disjointed mess about water and food and freedom. Here is how the track in question compares to Paul's other post-Beatles hits.

On Elvis Presley's birthday, it's a great time to look back at his catalog. After "Blue Suede Shoes," blue became the rock star's color in many of his songs.

The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" is a famous song that will never shake its association with Charles Manson. Is it tasteful for artists to continue to cover the song?

The Rolling Stones inspired U2’s 'Rattle and Hum'. That is not the only time U2 did something similar to The Rolling Stones.

U2's 'Rattle and Hum' is controversial. Bono was surprised by the reaction to U2's cover of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter."