‎November 2023: Songs and Stories – Apple Music

Archie Roach

Archie Roach

One of the most important songs in Aus music history.
Meek Mill, Drake

Meek Mill, Drake

Fresh out of prison, Meek swung for the fences with Championships.
Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun

Years after its release, “Walking On a Dream” kept finding success.
Paul Russell

Paul Russell

This viral anthem made at least one person quit their job.
Vance Joy

Vance Joy

The Melbourne artist’s hit was years in the making.
Kenya Grace

Kenya Grace

She was about to quit music—until a viral video changed her life.
The Avalanches

The Avalanches

The sample-heavy triumph came out 23 years ago today.
Idina Menzel

Idina Menzel

Frozen (and its blockbuster soundtrack) dropped 10 years ago.
Jet

Jet

Jet’s debut single was a divisive smash hit.
JID, J. Cole

JID, J. Cole

An absolutely classic Dreamville collab dropped five years ago.
2Pac

2Pac

Pac’s legendary vaults produced more hits—and more mysteries.
Amy Shark

Amy Shark

Amy Shark was inspired by a crush—and the Smashing Pumpkins.
Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Three decades later, this classic track is back on Doggystyle.
Crowded House

Crowded House

The iconic performance closed with “Don’t Dream It’s Over.”
Brad Cox

Brad Cox

The rising country star knew how to write a love song.
Masego, Devin Morrison

Masego, Devin Morrison

This two-year-old song is already a Thanksgiving tradition.
INXS

INXS

“Never Tear Us Apart” was one of the greatest INXS songs.
A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest

“Electric Relaxation” and Midnight Marauders are still a whole vibe.
Flume, Tove Lo

Flume, Tove Lo

The pair met up and had an instant musical connection.
Tate McRae

Tate McRae

The song you can’t get out of your head started with a dance craze.
Tina Arena

Tina Arena

The song marked a critical turning point in the artist’s career.
Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi

How an ’80s classic went viral and charted 26 years later.
Parkway Drive

Parkway Drive

Parkway Drive headlined Wacken and cemented their legacy.
Maroon 5

Maroon 5

How “She Will Be Loved” helped Maroon 5 reach new fans.
blink-182

blink-182

The band got in their feels with this emo hit.
Men at Work, Luude

Men at Work, Luude

The iconic Men at Work hit, revived for a new generation.
Sia

Sia

The global hit was too personal. Sia had to keep it for herself.
Wham!

Wham!

How parents made “Wake Me Up” pop off—in 1984 and again today.
Zoe Wees

Zoe Wees

How a rare form of epilepsy led to a beautiful collaboration.
Genesis Owusu

Genesis Owusu

“Gold Chains” caught Obama’s—and Australia’s—attention.
Bag Raiders

Bag Raiders

“Shooting Stars” was a viral hit nearly a decade after its release.
Beyoncé

Beyoncé

This classic ballad from Beyoncé’s third solo album is heaven-sent.
JAŸ-Z

JAŸ-Z

Remember when Hov said he was retiring?
Savage Garden

Savage Garden

Homesickness inspired the iconic Savage Garden song.
Britney Spears

Britney Spears

20 years ago, Britney dropped this classic comeback.
A.B. Original

A.B. Original

The First Nations duo left no stone unturned on “January 26."
Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue

“Padam Padam” was a viral hit—and a new queer anthem.
Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue

“Padam Padam” was a viral hit—and a new queer anthem.
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s Fearless blew up 15 years ago thanks to this classic.
Keith Urban

Keith Urban

The country star’s cover of the Rodney Crowell song was a huge hit.
Tame Impala

Tame Impala

The story behind “The Less I Know the Better."
Tame Impala

Tame Impala

The story behind “The Less I Know the Better."
Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan’s debut album changed the game in 1993.
Gotye

Gotye

“Somebody That I Used To Know” was a massive global hit.
Mitski

Mitski

The lunar love song that launched a million user-made videos.
Gurrumul

Gurrumul

“Djarimirri” broke new ground for First Nations music.
Tyla

Tyla

The story behind the biggest solo hit by a South African act in years.
Tkay Maidza, Killer Mike

Tkay Maidza, Killer Mike

The rapper offers Tkay some big brotherly advice on “Carry On."
AC/DC

AC/DC

Roman gladiators inspired Angus Young to write the colossal hit.
AC/DC

AC/DC

Roman gladiators inspired Angus Young to write the colossal hit.
Kate Bush

Kate Bush

30 years ago, Kate embraced change with “Rubberband Girl.”
Juvenile, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh

Juvenile, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh

A New York classic inspired a New Orleans classic 11 years later.
Gang of Youths

Gang of Youths

Their second album propelled them to household name status.
The Presets

The Presets

“My People” wasn’t just a club hit—it was a protest anthem, too.
The Beatles

The Beatles

With “Now and Then,” the long and winding road comes to an end.
Yothu Yindi

Yothu Yindi

"Treaty" made history with a message that still resonates today.
The Police

The Police

How Eddie Murphy helped turn “Roxanne” into a classic.
Tones And I

Tones And I

The busker catapulted to the top of charts around the world.
Quavo, Takeoff

Quavo, Takeoff

Honoring the infinite legacy of Takeoff.
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber

The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber

His Justin Bieber collab made history—and made him a star.