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Jimmy Page on 'It’s Not Unusual' by Tom Jones
- 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.
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Sting on 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits
- 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.'
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Mick Jagger' on 'You're So Vain' by Carly Simon
- 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!
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Eddie Van Halen on 'Beat It' by Michael Jackson
- MJ's single 'Beat It,' from his 1982 album 'Thriller,' features an epic guitar solo by the one and only Eddie Van Halen.
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Eric Clapton on 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' by The Beatles
- Eric Clapton and The Beatles? Yes, please! You can hear the iconic guitarist playing on this song, which was originally written by George Harrison.
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Taylor Hawkins on 'If It Makes You Happy' by Sheryl Crow
- Sheryl Crow's 1996 hit single features the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
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Stevie Wonder on 'There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)' by Eurythmics
- This 1985 tune by the British synthpop duo features an amazing harmonica solo by the wonderful Stevie Wonder.
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Michael Jackson on 'Girls, Girls, Girls' by Jay-Z
- This single from the rapper's 2001 album 'The Blueprint' features uncredited vocals from Michael Jackson.
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Noel Gallagher on 'Up&Up' by Coldplay
- Oasis' Noel Gallagher recorded a guitar solo for Coldplay's 2015 track 'Up&Up.'
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Elton John on 'Black Gives Way to Blue' by Alice in Chains
- 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.
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Prince on 'Stand Back' by Stevie Nicks
- This song from Stevie Nicks' second solo album features the one and only Prince, who played synthesizers on the track.
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John Lennon and Paul McCartney on 'We Love You' by The Rolling Stones
- 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.
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Brian Jones on 'You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)' by The Beatles
- Perhaps to return the favor, Brian Jones of the Stones played sax on this Beatles' track.
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Dave Grohl on 'I've Been Waiting for You' by David Bowie
- David Bowie had a special collaborator on guitar when he recorded a version of this Neil Young song—Dave Grohl.
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Brian Wilson on 'California' by Belinda Carlisle
- Not everyone can say they collaborated with a Beach Boy. Brian Wilson's backing vocals can be heard on Belinda Carlisle's 1996 song.
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Tom Petty on 'Sea of Heartbreak' by Johnny Cash
- 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.'
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Paul McCartney on 'Vegetables' by The Beach Boys
- The one and only Paul McCartney collaborated on this tune from The Beach Boys' 1967 album 'Smiley Smile.'
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Linda Ronstadt on 'Under African Skies' by Paul Simon
- Paul Simon's 1985 song features the vocals of Linda Ronstadt.
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Michael McDonald on 'Ride Like the Wind' by Christopher Cross
- Christopher Cross had the collaboration of Michael McDonald's vocals on this 1979 track.
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Johnny Depp on 'Fade In-Out' by Oasis
- The Manchester band were huge in the '90s, and so was actor (and musician) Johnny Depp, who recorded slide guitar on 'Fade In-Out.'
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Aimee Mann on 'Time Stand Still' by Rush
- Aimee Mann features on the Canadian rockers' 1987 song 'Time Stand Still.'
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Jack White on 'Danger! High Voltage' by Electric Six
- Jack White laid down vocals for this track. 'Danger! High Voltage' performed pretty well on the UK charts.
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Jimmy Hendrix on 'Mercy Mercy' by Don Covay
- We can hear Jimmy Hendrix' signature guitar sound on Don Covay's 1964 hit 'Mercy Mercy.'
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Merry Clayton on 'Gimme Shelter' by The Rolling Stones
- The Stones released 'Gimme Shelter' in 1969. Singer Merry Clayton made the hit song even more special with her heartfelt vocals.
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Grandmaster Melle Mel on 'I Feel for You' by Chaka Khan
- 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.
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Maggie Bell on 'Every Picture Tells a Story' by Rod Stewart
- Maggie Bell's voice can be heard on Rod Stewart's 1971 tune.
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Sandy Denny on 'The Battle of Evermore' by Led Zeppelin
- The lead singer of British folk band Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, sings on this 1971 Led Zeppelin song.
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Mick Fleetwood and John McVie on 'Werewolves of London' by Warren Zevon
- One of Warren Zevon's biggest hits enjoyed the collaboration of Fleetwood Mac stars Mick Fleetwood on drums and John McVie on bass.
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Chad Smith on 'Broken' by Jake Bugg
- Jake Bugg's 2012 single features Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith on drums. Sources: (NME) (Grunge) (Ultimate Classic Rock) (Virgin Radio UK)
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Jimmy Page on 'It’s Not Unusual' by Tom Jones
- 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.
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Sting on 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits
- 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.'
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Mick Jagger' on 'You're So Vain' by Carly Simon
- 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!
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Eddie Van Halen on 'Beat It' by Michael Jackson
- MJ's single 'Beat It,' from his 1982 album 'Thriller,' features an epic guitar solo by the one and only Eddie Van Halen.
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Eric Clapton on 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' by The Beatles
- Eric Clapton and The Beatles? Yes, please! You can hear the iconic guitarist playing on this song, which was originally written by George Harrison.
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Taylor Hawkins on 'If It Makes You Happy' by Sheryl Crow
- Sheryl Crow's 1996 hit single features the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
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Stevie Wonder on 'There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)' by Eurythmics
- This 1985 tune by the British synthpop duo features an amazing harmonica solo by the wonderful Stevie Wonder.
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Michael Jackson on 'Girls, Girls, Girls' by Jay-Z
- This single from the rapper's 2001 album 'The Blueprint' features uncredited vocals from Michael Jackson.
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Noel Gallagher on 'Up&Up' by Coldplay
- Oasis' Noel Gallagher recorded a guitar solo for Coldplay's 2015 track 'Up&Up.'
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Elton John on 'Black Gives Way to Blue' by Alice in Chains
- 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.
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Prince on 'Stand Back' by Stevie Nicks
- This song from Stevie Nicks' second solo album features the one and only Prince, who played synthesizers on the track.
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John Lennon and Paul McCartney on 'We Love You' by The Rolling Stones
- 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.
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Brian Jones on 'You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)' by The Beatles
- Perhaps to return the favor, Brian Jones of the Stones played sax on this Beatles' track.
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Dave Grohl on 'I've Been Waiting for You' by David Bowie
- David Bowie had a special collaborator on guitar when he recorded a version of this Neil Young song—Dave Grohl.
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Brian Wilson on 'California' by Belinda Carlisle
- Not everyone can say they collaborated with a Beach Boy. Brian Wilson's backing vocals can be heard on Belinda Carlisle's 1996 song.
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Tom Petty on 'Sea of Heartbreak' by Johnny Cash
- 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.'
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Paul McCartney on 'Vegetables' by The Beach Boys
- The one and only Paul McCartney collaborated on this tune from The Beach Boys' 1967 album 'Smiley Smile.'
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Linda Ronstadt on 'Under African Skies' by Paul Simon
- Paul Simon's 1985 song features the vocals of Linda Ronstadt.
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Michael McDonald on 'Ride Like the Wind' by Christopher Cross
- Christopher Cross had the collaboration of Michael McDonald's vocals on this 1979 track.
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Johnny Depp on 'Fade In-Out' by Oasis
- The Manchester band were huge in the '90s, and so was actor (and musician) Johnny Depp, who recorded slide guitar on 'Fade In-Out.'
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Aimee Mann on 'Time Stand Still' by Rush
- Aimee Mann features on the Canadian rockers' 1987 song 'Time Stand Still.'
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Jack White on 'Danger! High Voltage' by Electric Six
- Jack White laid down vocals for this track. 'Danger! High Voltage' performed pretty well on the UK charts.
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Jimmy Hendrix on 'Mercy Mercy' by Don Covay
- We can hear Jimmy Hendrix' signature guitar sound on Don Covay's 1964 hit 'Mercy Mercy.'
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Merry Clayton on 'Gimme Shelter' by The Rolling Stones
- The Stones released 'Gimme Shelter' in 1969. Singer Merry Clayton made the hit song even more special with her heartfelt vocals.
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Grandmaster Melle Mel on 'I Feel for You' by Chaka Khan
- 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.
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Maggie Bell on 'Every Picture Tells a Story' by Rod Stewart
- Maggie Bell's voice can be heard on Rod Stewart's 1971 tune.
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Sandy Denny on 'The Battle of Evermore' by Led Zeppelin
- The lead singer of British folk band Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, sings on this 1971 Led Zeppelin song.
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Mick Fleetwood and John McVie on 'Werewolves of London' by Warren Zevon
- One of Warren Zevon's biggest hits enjoyed the collaboration of Fleetwood Mac stars Mick Fleetwood on drums and John McVie on bass.
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Chad Smith on 'Broken' by Jake Bugg
- Jake Bugg's 2012 single features Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith on drums. Sources: (NME) (Grunge) (Ultimate Classic Rock) (Virgin Radio UK)
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Surprising song cameos by famous musicians
Many of these collabs are uncredited
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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.
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