
In the UK, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" returns to the chart every Halloween, a tradition started in 2007.

Michael Jackson wrote the Diana Ross hit "Muscles," which he named after his pet boa constrictor.

One of the great "we're all going down" songs is "Ship Of Fools" by World Party, written when Margaret Thatcher was in power in England.

The song used in introductions by the Chicago Bulls and many other sports teams is "Sirius" by The Alan Parsons project, the opening track on the Eye In The Sky album.

The "Don't Stop Believin'" lyric was inspired by Sunset Boulevard, making it perfect for the Rock of Ages musical.
In this talk from the '80s, the Kansas frontman talks turning to God and writing "Dust In The Wind."
After studying in Paris with a famous composition teacher, Charles became the most successful writer of TV theme songs.
A selection of songs made to be terrible - some clearly achieved that goal.
Foreigner's songwriter/guitarist tells the stories behind the songs "Juke Box Hero," "I Want To Know What Love Is," and many more.
The powerhouse producer behind Janet Jackson's hits talks about his Boyz II Men ballads and regrouping The Time.
The former Metallica bassist talks about his first time writing a song with James Hetfield, and how a hand-me-down iPad has changed his songwriting.