Before playlists and algorithms ruled the music world, the B-side was the secret playground where artists experimented, took risks, or tucked away tracks that didn’t quite fit the polished A-side release. Sometimes those songs stayed obscure. Other times, though, they quietly gained momentum, winning over fans, shaping careers, or eventually eclipsing the songs they were supposed to support. Here are 25 B-sides that proved the real magic lives on the flip side.

Steve Perry didn’t just sing for Journey—he defined them. His soaring tenor helped turn arena rock into emotional spectacle, and his voice became one of the most recognizable in music. But decades later, another musician inside the band sparked a new debate: what if Journey’s most powerful voice didn’t belong to their frontman… but their drummer?

Bela Lugosi terrified the world as Dracula and reshaped movie horror forever. But when he died in 1956—broke, isolated, and long past his Hollywood peak—his funeral turnout stunned those who still admired him. The man who once hypnotized millions was laid to rest in front of only a small crowd.