Eddie Van Halen played the guitar solo on "Beat It" as a favor to Quincy Jones, who produced the album.
Frank Sinatra was 64 when he had his last hit: "New York, New York." The song pegged him to New York City, leaving Las Vegas to Elvis.
"Who Let The Dogs Out" won a Grammy. It took the award for Best Dance Recording in 2000.
The fadeout on Drake's "Hotline Bling" lasts 55 seconds - one of the longest outros of any hip-hop hit.
David Bowie's "Let's Dance" is about more than just dancing. It's about dishonesty, particularly when we mask our true feelings.
"Spoonman" by Soundgarden is about a real street performer in Seattle: Artis the Spoonman.
Kristian talks songwriting technique, like how the chorus should redefine the story, and how to write a song backwards.
Billy Joel and Hall & Oates hated making videos, so they chose a director with similar contempt for the medium. That was Jay Dubin, and he has a lot to say on the subject.
Sheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.
How well do you know this shock-rock harbinger who's been publicly executed hundreds of times?
His song "Into The Night" is one of the most-played of all time. For Benny, it took him to hell and back.
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.