The torture scene in Reservoir Dogs wouldn’t be the same without this song. Tarantino had a knack for finding the right track to enhance his scenes, and this was one his best selections. “Stuck in the Middle with You” took an addictive melody, Dylan-esque vocals, that famous guitar slide and a cowbell as far as it could. In the process, it became a one-hit wonder with two lives—an unforgettable birth in 1972 and then an equally unforgettable rebirth 20 years later.

“Well I don't know why I came here tonight. I got the feeling that something ain't right.”