"The Rubberband Man" is a "short, fat guy" with rhythm and grace. Spinners producer Thom Bell wrote it to boost the self-esteem of his rotund son.
Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" was the best-selling song of the 2000s in the US.
"All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow started with the first line from an obscure poem called "Fun" that read, "All I wanna do is have some fun."
"All Around The World" by Lisa Stansfield has a sultry spoken intro inspired by Barry White. He was honored by the homage, and in 1992 joined Stansfield to record a duet version of the song.
The "Don't Stop Believin'" resurgence started when the Journey song was used in a roller skating scene of the 2003 movie Monster.
"Veronica" was inspired by Elvis Costello's grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
Can you name Def Leppard's only #1 hit in America? Get rocked with this adrenalized quiz.
The author of Help! 100 Songwriting, Recording And Career Tips Used By The Beatles, explains how the group crafted their choruses so effectively.
The stories behind the biggest hit songs about trucking.
If you can recall the days when MTV played videos, you know that there are lots of stories to tell. See if you can spot the real ones.
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.
A renowned guitarist and rock revivalist, Dave took "I Hear You Knocking" to the top of the UK charts and was the first to record Elvis Costello's "Girls Talk."