While Eddie Murphy didn't release music for that long, he produced three studio albums over a decade. During the height of his career in the 1980s, fellow comedian Richard Pryor reportedly bet Murphy $100,000 that his talents didn't extend to singing (via Far Out Magazine). Murphy took that bet seriously, and thanks to his friendship with Rick James, the comedian recorded the track "Party All The Time" in 1985, which featured on his debut album "How Could It Be." According to Far Out, Murphy wrote in the album's liner notes: "To Richard Pryor, my idol, with whom I have a $100,000 bet. No, mother*****, I didn't forget."
"Party All The Time" very nearly reached number 1 on the Billboard Charts but was beaten by Lionel Richie's "Say You, Say Me." But for those growing up in the decade, it was constantly playing on the radio and MTV thanks to its equally iconic music video (via YouTube). But even for today's generation, it's recognizable, particularly for players of 2013's "Grand Theft Auto V" — as it featured on the in-game radio station Space 103.3 (via YouTube).
