Keith Richards is on the GTA VI album. He recorded a cover of Jimmy Reed’s 1961 blues classic “Bright Lights, Big City” for Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album. The full 34-track album drops November 19, the same day as the game. The first six singles (including Keef’s track) are out now. Listen and pre-order vinyl/CD at gtavi-thealbum.com

“She Drives Me Crazy” was a massive 1989 hit from Fine Young Cannibals’ album The Raw & the Cooked. The funky, upbeat track is instantly recognizable for its distinctive horn riff, Roland Gift’s cool vocals, and its unusual snare sound created by producer David Z with a heavily treated drum sample that gave the song its sharp, metallic punch. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and helped the band cross over from alternative to mainstream pop success in the late ’80s.

“Electric Feel” was written for MGMT's 2007 debut album, Oracular Spectacular. With its psychedelic synths and funky bassline, the song feels like a strange journey through a psychedelic fantasy world. Its mysterious imagery almost gives it the feeling of a modern-day fairy tale, or even a trippy trip through Middle-earth. The track became one of MGMT's signature songs, reaching No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart and becoming a major alternative hit internationally.

"Total Eclipse of the Heart" was written by Jim Steinman (the same as Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell) especially for Bonnie Tyler. Bonnie recorded with that characteristic hoarse voice (the result of vocal cord surgery years earlier) and the result was the biggest hit of her career: #1 in the US, the UK and several countries in 1983. The epic video, shot in a castle in Wales with candles, dancers and gothic atmosphere, became one of the most iconic and expensive videos of the 80s.

“Uptown Girl” is from Billy Joel’s 1983 album An Innocent Man. Inspired by doo-wop and Frankie Valli-style pop, the song plays on the fantasy of a working-class guy trying to win over a glamorous, upper-class woman. It became one of Joel’s biggest hits, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Friday I'm in Love" remains the perfect track for those who need a dose of simple joy at the end of the week. A song that proves that even though The Cure is known for deeper lyrics and dense atmospheres, Robert Smith also knew how to write about the sheer pleasure of being alive on a Friday.

“The Scientist” was written by all four members of Coldplay for their album A Rush of Blood to the Head. Chris Martin came up with the song while staying in Liverpool and trying to play George Harrison's “Isn't It a Pity” on an old, out-of-tune piano. He couldn't quite reproduce Harrison's song, but the attempt led him to a circular chord sequence that became “The Scientist.” Released in 2002 as the second single from A Rush of Blood to the Head, “The Scientist” reached No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 18 on the US Alternative Songs chart. Its unforgettable music video, directed by Jamie Thraves, was filmed in reverse. Chris Martin had to learn the entire song backwards so that his singing would appear normal when the footage was played forwards, and it reportedly took him about a month to master it.

“Can't Get You Out of My Head” was written and produced by Cathy Dennis and Rob Davis in 2000, during a remarkably quick songwriting session. The song was originally offered to S Club 7, whose manager Simon Fuller rejected it, and it was subsequently considered for Sophie Ellis-Bextor before reaching Kylie Minogue's team. Kylie heard just 20 seconds of the demo and immediately wanted to record it. The song's hypnotic production, minimalist lyrics and unforgettable “la la la” hook would go on to define a new era of Kylie's career. Released in September 2001 as the lead single from Fever, “Can't Get You Out of My Head” became a worldwide phenomenon, spending four weeks at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the US Dance Club Songs chart. It reached No. 1 in around 40 countries and became one of the biggest singles of the early 2000s. Cathy Dennis has explained that the famous “la la la” section was improvised because the song needed another hook and that spontaneous idea became one of its most recognisable features.

“For Whom the Bell Tolls” was written and produced by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb for the Bee Gees’ 1993 album Size Isn’t Everything. Released on November 15, 1993 as the album’s second single, the dramatic ballad became one of the group’s most successful songs of the 1990s. It reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 6 in Ireland, giving the Bee Gees a UK Top 5 single in four consecutive decades (1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s). The song’s international success was particularly strong in Brazil, where it became part of the soundtrack of Globo’s 1993 telenovela Sonho Meu, serving as the romantic theme for Lucas and Cláudia. In the United States however, it only reached No. 9 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100. Despite being a major European and Brazilian hit, “For Whom the Bell Tolls” never entered the US Hot 100 itself.

“Intergalactic” was written by Mike D, Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mario Caldato Jr. and released in 1998 as the lead single from the Beastie Boys' fifth studio album, Hello Nasty. The track blends hip-hop and electro with futuristic synths, heavy beats, bizarre sci-fi imagery, and the group's trademark humour. It became one of their biggest international hits, reaching No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video, directed by Adam Yauch under his pseudonym Nathaniel Hörnblowér takes the concept to another dimension. Filmed in Tokyo it features a giant robot battling an octopus-like monster through the city, with the Beastie Boys appearing in colourful Japanese construction-worker uniforms. The clip pays homage to classic Japanese kaiju and tokusatsu productions, including Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot, and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video in 1999. “Intergalactic” also won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group that same year, while Hello Nasty won Best Alternative Music Performance. Interestingly, Biz Markie contributes additional vocals to the track, adding another layer to its eccentric sound.

“White Flag” is from Dido’s 2003 album Life for Rent. Written by Dido, Rollo Armstrong, and Rick Nowels, the emotional pop ballad became one of Dido’s biggest international hits, reaching #1 on the UK Singles Chart and #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also a major success across Europe and earned three Grammy nominations, including Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Short Form Music Video.

“My Happy Ending” was written by Avril Lavigne and Butch Walker for Lavigne's second studio album, Under My Skin (2004). The song was actually a relatively late addition to the album: Walker initially gave it a softer arrangement built around acoustic guitar and programmed drums, but after drummer Kenny Aronoff added live percussion, the track evolved into the bigger more powerful sound heard on the finished recording. Released in 2004 as the second single from Under My Skin, “My Happy Ending” became one of Lavigne's biggest hits, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. It also peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart and became a Top 10 hit in several other countries.

“Supreme” is the third single from Robbie Williams’ 2000 album Sing When You're Winning. Written by Williams and Guy Chambers, the sophisticated pop song became one of his biggest international hits, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart. The track combines lush orchestration with a prominent interpolation of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive”, whose composers, Dino Fekaris and Freddie Perren are credited on the song. It also incorporates a sample from French composer François de Roubaix’s score for the 1970 film Dernier domicile connu. The song's iconic music video, directed by Vaughan Arnell, pays tribute to 1970s Formula One and British racing legend Jackie Stewart. Williams portrays the fictional driver Bob Williams, Stewart's rival for the 1970 World Championship.

“Beggin’” is Måneskin’s explosive cover of The Four Seasons’s 1967 classic. First released on the band's 2017 EP Chosen and later included on their debut album Il ballo della vita (2018), the recording initially found success in Italy before becoming a worldwide phenomenon in 2021 after going viral. It reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on Billboard's Global Excl. U.S. chart, and the Top 10 in more than 20 countries. The song's global breakthrough came four years after its original release, making it one of the most remarkable delayed success stories of the streaming era. Following Måneskin's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest with "Zitti e buoni," millions of new listeners discovered "Beggin'", turning it into the most-streamed version of the song ever released.

“Learn to Fly” is the lead single from Foo Fighters’s 1999 album There Is Nothing Left to Lose. The track became the band's first Billboard Hot 100 hit, peaking at #19 while also reaching #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. It earned Foo Fighters their first Grammy Award, winning Best Short Form Music Video at the 2001 Grammy Awards. Its hilarious music video, directed by Jesse Peretz, features every member of the band playing multiple characters aboard an airplane, alongside actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, the clip became one of the most iconic rock videos of the MTV era.

“I Want to Know What Love Is” is from Foreigner’s 1984 album Agent Provocateur. Written by guitarist Mick Jones, the power ballad became the band's biggest hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the UK Singles Chart, and topping the charts in Canada, Australia and several other countries. Seeking a grand, spiritual atmosphere, Mick Jones invited the New Jersey Mass Choir to perform the song's unforgettable gospel finale, creating an iconic climax. The song's massive success helped turn the long-delayed Agent Provocateur into a commercial triumph despite its troubled production and internal band tensions, and it earned a second life in 2009 when Mariah Carey brought the song to a new generation of listeners with her own version.

“The Girl from Ipanema” was written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, with English lyrics by Norman Gimbel. Inspired by 17-year-old Helô Pinheiro, who regularly walked past the Veloso bar in Rio de Janeiro's Ipanema neighbourhood, the song became one of the defining compositions of bossa nova. Frank Sinatra recorded it with Jobim in 1967 for their acclaimed album Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim, with Jobim contributing guitar and vocals. This performance comes from the 1967 NBC television special, broadcast on November 13, 1967. Sinatra and Jobim perform several songs together including “The Girl from Ipanema,” capturing their remarkable musical chemistry. Their studio album reached No. 19 on the Billboard 200 and No. 4 on the Jazz Albums chart, and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 1968 Grammy Awards. Sinatra later remarked that he had never sung so softly in his life during those sessions, adding that the last time he had sung that softly was when he had laryngitis.

“Free Bird” was written by guitarist Allen Collins and vocalist Ronnie Van Zant. Collins' girlfriend, Kathy Johns, inspired the opening line when she asked him, “If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?” Collins developed the song's elaborate chord progression over roughly two years, but Ronnie Van Zant initially struggled to find a melody for it. Then, during a rehearsal Van Zant heard Collins playing the progression again, asked him to repeat it and reportedly wrote the melody and lyrics in just three or four minutes. Released on Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1973 debut album, (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd), “Free Bird” became the band's signature song. The studio recording was later released as a single in November 1974 and reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's epic ending features extended, alternating guitar solos by Allen Collins and Gary Rossington, which were originally added to give Van Zant a few minutes to rest during the band's club performances. A live version recorded at Atlanta's Fox Theatre in 1976 appeared on One More from the Road and reached No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977. The famous tradition of audiences shouting “Free Bird!” at concerts was helped along by a 1976 Fox Theatre performance in which Van Zant asked the crowd what song they wanted to hear and the answer was, of course, “Free Bird!”

"DARE" was created when Shaun was asking to turn up the headphone volume (it's coming up... it's there!) with his strong Manchester accent, which sounded exactly like "dare". Damon Albarn loved the sound and turned it into a track. It became Gorillaz's only #1 on the UK Singles Chart, #87 on the Billboard Hot 100, #8 on the US Alternative Airplay and top 10 in several countries in Europe and Oceania.

"Runaway Train" is from Soul Asylum's 1992 album Grave Dancers Union. The track peaked at #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. The music video, directed by Tony Kaye, featured photos and information about real missing children, with different versions released for various countries. It helped bring widespread attention to child abductions and contributed to several missing children being found.

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