The chorus in "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire is "Bada-Ya, dancing in September." Maurice White left it "Bada-Ya" instead of a real word because he never let a lyric get in the way of a groove.
Wang Chung's '80s classic "Dance Hall Days" is about how things can start simple but end up complex. First you "take your baby by the hand," but by the end she has an amethyst in her mouth.
"Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk" describes a time in Rufus Wainwright's life when he found himself hungover and pounding chocolate milk to feel better. It didn't work, so he smoked a cigarette, which is when he realized his addictive personality could be a problem.
"Big Love" is a showcase song for Lindsey Buckingham and the first single from Fleetwood Mac's 1987 album Tango In The Night, but he left the group soon after the album was released and the band didn't perform it live until he returned 10 years later.
"The House Of The Rising Sun" is a traditional folk song, either about a brothel or a prison.
The Squeeze song "Tempted" is one of their few with lead vocals by Paul Carrack, who sang the Ace song "How Long" and was in Mike + The Mechanics.
The man who brought us "Red Skies" and "Saved By Zero" is now an organic farmer in France.
The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.
The longtime Eagle talks about soaring back to his solo career, and what he learned about songwriting in the group.
He wrote "She Blinded Me With Science" so he could direct a video about a home for deranged scientists.
Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan explains the "few red lights" in "Smoke On The Water" and talks about songs from their 2020 album Whoosh!
The Third Day frontman talks about some of the classic songs he wrote with the band, and what changed for his solo country album.