Discover 30 songs from the 1970s that found new life with millennials after unforgettable TV commercials brought them back.

Recording a hit song usually takes patience, countless adjustments, and plenty of second chances. But some of music's most unforgettable performances happened almost immediately. From legendary rock bands to powerhouse vocalists, these artists captured something special on their first attempt. Sometimes it was an entire band performing together, while other times it was a perfect vocal take over an existing instrumental. Either way, the results became classics.

Some of classic rock's biggest songs began with musicians fooling around, mocking the music industry, or trying something so ridiculous that nobody expected it to work. Others weren't exactly jokes, but their bizarre origins make their success almost as surprising. From a deliberately terrible love song to a rock anthem invented on a tour bus, these stories reveal just how unpredictable hit-making can be. And in one particularly hilarious case, a band tried to embarrass its record label, only to end up with another smash hit.

Prince spent decades fiercely controlling his music, his image, and his business affairs. But it was all left up in the air when he died with no will.

Discover 27 iconic 1980s hit songs originally intended for other artists. From Whitney Houston to Prince, uncover surprising stories behind the classic songs that almost sounded completely different to fans.

Revisit 30 pop songs that defined the 1980s, from synth-pop favorites and movie anthems to the unforgettable hit ranked number one.