Tune into the king’s very surprising playlist
There are plenty of famous musical collaborations, but sometimes, for one reason or another, collabs go under the radar. In fact, many of these are not even credited. Many great musicians feature in other music artists' songs, and some of these cameo appearances really did make a difference to the songs' success.
In this gallery, we revisit some of the most iconic music cameos. Click on to discover them.
Tom Jones' breakthrough hit had the collaboration of guitar hero Jimmy Page. The iconic Led Zeppelin guitarist helped the Welsh singer explode into popularity in 1965.
The vocals of then Police front man Sting can be heard on the number one hit from the band's 1985 album 'Brothers in Arms.'
Not many music artists can boast about having rock royalty participating in their songs. You can hear Mick Jagger's voice on the chorus of this Carly Simon hit though!
MJ's single 'Beat It,' from his 1982 album 'Thriller,' features an epic guitar solo by the one and only Eddie Van Halen.
Eric Clapton and The Beatles? Yes, please! You can hear the iconic guitarist playing on this song, which was originally written by George Harrison.
Sheryl Crow's 1996 hit single features the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
This 1985 tune by the British synthpop duo features an amazing harmonica solo by the wonderful Stevie Wonder.
This single from the rapper's 2001 album 'The Blueprint' features uncredited vocals from Michael Jackson.
Oasis' Noel Gallagher recorded a guitar solo for Coldplay's 2015 track 'Up&Up.'
The title track from the first album after vocalist Layne Stanley's death had a special collaboration. Elton John recorded a piano part for the song.
This song from Stevie Nicks' second solo album features the one and only Prince, who played synthesizers on the track.
The Fab Four and the Stones are one of the oldest rivalries in music. But it turns out John Lennon and Paul McCartney dropped in during the recoding of 'We Love You' and sang backing vocals.
Perhaps to return the favor, Brian Jones of the Stones played sax on this Beatles' track.
David Bowie had a special collaborator on guitar when he recorded a version of this Neil Young song—Dave Grohl.
Not everyone can say they collaborated with a Beach Boy. Brian Wilson's backing vocals can be heard on Belinda Carlisle's 1996 song.
The Man in Black had the help of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers during the recording of his 1997 album 'Unchained.' Tom Petty also sings on 'Sea of Heartbreak.'
The one and only Paul McCartney collaborated on this tune from The Beach Boys' 1967 album 'Smiley Smile.'
Paul Simon's 1985 song features the vocals of Linda Ronstadt.
Christopher Cross had the collaboration of Michael McDonald's vocals on this 1979 track.
The Manchester band were huge in the '90s, and so was actor (and musician) Johnny Depp, who recorded slide guitar on 'Fade In-Out.'
Aimee Mann features on the Canadian rockers' 1987 song 'Time Stand Still.'
Jack White laid down vocals for this track. 'Danger! High Voltage' performed pretty well on the UK charts.
We can hear Jimmy Hendrix' signature guitar sound on Don Covay's 1964 hit 'Mercy Mercy.'
The Stones released 'Gimme Shelter' in 1969. Singer Merry Clayton made the hit song even more special with her heartfelt vocals.
Chaka Khan brought in rapper Grandmaster Melle Mel to record this 1984 tune. Melle Mel is said to be the first rapper to call himself a MC.
Maggie Bell's voice can be heard on Rod Stewart's 1971 tune.
The lead singer of British folk band Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, sings on this 1971 Led Zeppelin song.
One of Warren Zevon's biggest hits enjoyed the collaboration of Fleetwood Mac stars Mick Fleetwood on drums and John McVie on bass.
Jake Bugg's 2012 single features Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith on drums.
Sources: (NME) (Grunge) (Ultimate Classic Rock) (Virgin Radio UK)
Surprising song cameos by famous musicians
Many of these collabs are uncredited
MUSIC Collaborations
There are plenty of famous musical collaborations, but sometimes, for one reason or another, collabs go under the radar. In fact, many of these are not even credited. Many great musicians feature in other music artists' songs, and some of these cameo appearances really did make a difference to the songs' success.
In this gallery, we revisit some of the most iconic music cameos. Click on to discover them.