Janis Joplin’s classic song “Mercedes-Benz” was written by her after she saw Bobby Womack‘s 1970 600 Series Mercedes. She recorded the song with Bobby Womack and died later that same night. Hopefully not because she was depressed about not having a Mercedes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tGuJ34062s
With Just A Hint Of Mayhem 