This studio album remains the best-selling in the United States with over 5 million copies sold.
Moving Pictures
This Smokey Robinson & The Miracles song was originally released in 1967 but wasn’t released a single until 1970 and it gave the group their first #1 pop hit.
"The Tears of a Clown"
In “Mr. Plow,” this country-pop superstar sings a jingle for the snow plowing company overseen by Barney.
Linda Ronstadt
“Eat for Two," “Gold Rush Brides “Hey Jack Kerouac”
10,000 Maniacs
That '70s Show; A Big Star Song (A Cover)
"In the Street"
This band was formed in Kingston, Ontario in 1983.
The Tragically Hip
Marvin Gaye often duetted with this female singer on hits such as “Your Precious Love” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
Tammi Terrell
In “Behind the Laughter,” this country legend puts on a fake awards show to reconcile the divided Simpsons household.
Willie Nelson
“Words on a String,” “From Hank to Hendrix,” “Look Out for My Love”
Neil Young
Gilmore Girls; A Carole King Song
"Where You Lead"
This Canadian singer-songwriter’s 1979 song “Wondering Where the Lions Are” was their only top-40 pop hit in the United States.
Bruce Cockburn
When David Ruffin left The Temptations in 1968, he was replaced by their lead singer.
Dennis Edwards
In “Deep Space Homer,” this singer-songwriter sings a song from the NASA Mission Control Room while Homer, Buzz Aldrin, and Race Banyon are on a space mission. Let’s just say…they weren’t fans of his music.
James Taylor
“Before You Accuse Me,” “San Francisco Bay Blues,” “Rollin’ and Tumblin’”
Eric Clapton
Jackass; A Minutemen song
Her 1997 song “Do What You Have to Do” was cited in Kenneth Starr’s report as the subject of Monica Lewinsky’s letter to Bill Clinton in 1998.
Sarah McLachlan
Marvin Gaye was not the first artist to have a hit with “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” as this group scored a #2 hit on the pop charts (a full year before Gaye’s version).
Gladys Knight & The Pips
In “Weekend at Burnsie’s,” Homer is prescribed medicinal marijuana after getting attacked by a murder of crows. He attends an outdoor concert featuring this rock band.
Phish
“Brother,” “Over Now,” “Sludge Factory”
Alice in Chains
Freek & Geeks; A Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Song
"Bad Reputation"
This Canadian country singer-songwriter co-wrote the 2000 Britney Spears hit “Don’t Let Me Be the Last to Know.
Shania Twain
This saxophone-led band had one of the label’s biggest hits with “Shotgun” in 1965.
Junior Walker and the All-Stars
In “Treehouse of Horror VI,” Lisa and this former teen idol sing the song “Just Don’t Look” to distract Springfield citizens of the monstrous advertising signs destroying their city.
Paul Anka
“Rags to Richies,” “Steppin’ Out with My Baby,” “All of You”
Tony Bennett
Chuck; A Cake Song
"Short Skirt Long Jacket"