Icona Pop considers "I Love It" a kiss-off to their boyfriends: "we just wanted to get the song out and get the pigs to hear it," Jawo said.
Rapper Memphis Bleek's 2005 album track "The One" is notable for featuring a then-unknown Rihanna on the hook. It was the Barbadian singer's first-ever major-label appearance.
When David Bowie sings, "We like dancing and we look divine" in "Rebel Rebel," it's a reference to a famous drag queen known as Divine.
When "When I Think of You" hit #1, Janet and Michael Jackson became the first siblings with chart topping solo hits in the United States.
"Paranoid" reflects a feeling Black Sabbath bass player Geezer Butler often felt after using drugs.
A one-ton bell was custom made for AC/DC's "Hell's Bells." The recording was slowed to half speed to make it sound like a more ominous two-ton bell.
After studying in Paris with a famous composition teacher, Charles became the most successful writer of TV theme songs.
Chris Stein of Blondie shares photos and stories from his book about the New York City punk scene.
The evolution of the symbol that was Prince's name from 1993-2000.
Dave reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic.
The Creed lead singer reveals the "ego and self-fulfillment" he now sees in one of the band's biggest hits.
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