"Big Shot" might sound like it came straight from Billy Joel's heart, but he actually wrote this diss track on someone else's behalf.

Here are four fascinating tunes featuring backing vocals by Michael Stipe in honor of the R.E.M. frontman’s 66th birthday.

It’s been five years since customers could witness oysters being shucked at the bar at Tracks Raw Bar & Grill in Penn Station. "In a word, I was depressed," said longtime customer Bob Freedman, ...