The song "Grease," sung by Frankie Valli in the 1978 movie, was written by Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees.

The movie The Breakfast Club opens with a passage from David Bowie's "Changes" ("And these children that you spit on...")

Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" is based on the song "It's A Hard Knock Life" from the Broadway play Annie.

Lorde was 16 years and 11 months old when "Royals" topped the Hot 100. In doing so she became the youngest ever solo artist to write and perform a #1 hit.

"Peg" by Steely Dan is told from the perspective of Peg's jilted ex-boyfriend as he watches her launch an acting career.

"I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock Of Seagulls ends with an alien abduction.
"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.
Director Mark Pellington on Pearl Jam's "Jeremy," and music videos he made for U2, Jon Bon Jovi and Imagine Dragons.
A top country songwriter, Barry talks about writing hits for Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean.
Michael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning.
When you free your mind, your ass may follow, but you have to make sure someone else doesn't program it while it's wide open.
Many actors have attempted music, but only a few have managed a hit. Do you know which of these thespians charted?