Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs

Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers - OUT NOW!

Join legendary producer and musician Nile Rodgers as he travels across the country in his Lincoln Navigator® SUV, sitting down with some of music's biggest names to uncov

How Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' Changed Pop Music Forever

When Donna Summer was recording her album I Remember Yesterday, she wanted each song to evoke a different decade. "I Feel Love" was meant to represent the future of music

Nicki Minaj’s Seminal Pivot to Pop with “Super Bass”

It took two years for Nicki Minaj to take over the world. Following her 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty, she caught the attention of Lil Wayne who signed her. Minaj quickl

How OutKast Took the World By Surprise with “Ms. Jackson”

When OutKast dropped “Ms. Jackson” in the fall of 2000, the world was stunned. Nobody had ever heard a hip-hop song that sounded anything like this. But there’s never bee

How Cher's 'Believe' Has Ruled Dance Floors For Nearly Three Decades

One thing Cher's career has never been is predictable.This week, hosts Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos celebrate Cher's incredible legacy with her 1998 hit and best-sel

Where Did “Killing Me Softly with His Song” Come From?

Only a few rare songs ever turn into pop classics. But this one turned into a classic twice. “Killing Me Softly” not only made Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest So

How BTS Became an International Pop Phenomenon

BTS were already massive in their native South Korea in 2017 when they scored one of their defining hits, the emotional ballad “Spring Day.” It was a poignant tale of gri

Bun B Can't Believe 'Int'l Players Anthem' Has Become a Wedding Staple

Coming in at #91 on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Songs of All Time list, this week hosts Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos discuss "Int'l Players Anthem" with special guest B

Why Carole King Is The Songwriter All Other Songwriters Want To Be

There are all other songwriters, and then there is Carole King. Nobody’s ever had an epic career quite like the Brooklyn girl who spent the Sixties writing classic hits f

How Daddy Yankee’s ‘Gasolina’ Fueled Reggaeton’s Global Takeover

Daddy Yankee’s original plan was to become a baseball player. However when a stray bullet hit him at age 17, he pivoted to focusing on his other passion: music. The Puert

Is The Kinks’ “Waterloo Sunset” The Most Beautiful Song Ever?

The Kinks were heading into uncharted territory in the Sixties. The London rockers blew up in the early days of the British invasion, topping the charts with violently ro

Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock’s Everlasting Hit: ‘It Takes Two’

Rob Base never thought “It Takes Two” would become a massive hit. He and DJ E-Z Rock were just aiming to make a neighborhood party record, straight from the streets of Ha

How 'Midnight Train to Georgia' Gave Gladys Knight & the Pips a Fresh Start

Gladys Knight and the Pips were two decades into their career when they released their signature song, “Midnight Train to Georgia”. Formed in 1952, the legendary band was

Why 'Maps' Is One of Rock's Most Iconic Love Songs

In 2003, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were not only emerging as one of the most stellar bands in a particularly thrilling New York rock scene, but also as one of the most exciting

How Drake’s “Hotline Bling” Became His Peak Emo Ballad

Drake has always been a magnet for attention. His strange journey has taken him from teen fame on Degrassi to blockbuster rap stardom. In 2024, his beef with Kendrick Lam

How Jeff Buckley’s Legacy Was Immortalized with “Grace”

On this week’s episode hosts Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield break down Jeff Buckley's "Grace" as well as his much-too-short career due to his tragic passing at age 30.

The Killer’s Ageless Classic: Mr. Brightside

Anyone who’s heard The Killers' "Mr. Brightside" has an almost Pavlovian response to the song's opening lines. It's hard to go anywhere in the world without watching a ro

The Timeless Raw Power of “Be My Baby”

On this week’s episode of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs, hosts Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield discuss the story of “Be My Baby,” breaking down the song’s massive

Beyonce’s Solo Career Evolution: From “Crazy in Love” to Cowboy Carter and Beyond

Even before Beyoncé kicked off her solo career, it was clear that she was a legend-in-the-making. As the de facto leader of Destiny's Child, she was a guiding light for t

Why Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” Is a Timeless Synth-Goth Anthem

Kate Bush has always been a fiercely original art-pop icon. But with “Running Up That Hill,” she achieved a new kind of feat. “Running Up That Hill” was a massive Top Ten