The song was also listed 15th on VH1 's list of the greatest hiphop songs of all time and named in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked 'Stan' 296th on its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, upping their ranking to 223rd in a 2021 updated list. 'Stan' has been called one of Eminem's best songs and is considered one of his signature songs. The 45 King-produced track also uses a slightly modified break from 'Thank You' as its base sample both songs were released as singles in late 2000. It reached number one in 12 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, and Australia.
It was released on November 20, 2000, as the third single from Eminem's third album, The Marshall Mathers LP (2000).
' Stan' is a song by American rapper Eminem featuring vocals sampled from the opening lines of British singer Dido's song ' Thank You'.