"Tom's Diner" was written and performed by Suzanne Vega .
It is widely recognized as the first song ever used to test the MP3 compression algorithm .
Watch how Ava Max is often compared to the original 'Tom's Diner' history due to her use of samples:
A recent performance with the BBC Concert Orchestra .
Fans often associate Ava Max with "Tom's Diner" because she frequently samples older hits in her music (e.g., sampling "Around the World" in "My Head & My Heart"). Popular "Tom's Diner" Versions
A viral 2019 cover available on Audio.com.
