Photo by David Tan/Shinko Music/Getty Images “Panama” was Van Halen’s response to criticism. Singer David Lee Roth said the song was a response... read more
Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?
How our favorite songs taught us about Champagne Problems, Dirty Work, Freak Flags, Soft Options and other useful phrases
Kenny Aronoff, who did that Jack & Diane drum break, makes his picks
Chris Hill, who co-wrote nine songs on Raye's new album, tells us how they came together.
Vincent Price did the spooky narration on "Thriller." He was paid a flat fee of $20,000, turning down a percentage of the royalties that would have paid him far more.
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The Doobie Brothers found a new sound when Michael McDonald joined the group in 1975 after lead singer Tom Johnston fell ill. But their first #1 hit had a different singer: That's their guitarist, Pat Simmons, on "Black Water."
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The Celtic music maker Loreena McKennitt on finding musical inspiration, the "New Age" label, and working on the movie Tinker Bell.
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This song starts in Boston with a tea party and takes us to the other end of the American Revolution.
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With a few clues (Works at a diner, dreams of running away), can you name the character in the song?
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Country songs with titles so bizarre they can't possibly be real... or can they?
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It's more than likely about meth. Back in those days we snorted it....