"Stand By Me" hit #4 in the US when it was released in 1961, then went to #9 in 1986 when it was used in the movie of the same name.
Keith Richards did some studio alchemy on "Street Fighting Man," which is all acoustic except the bass.
Roger Daltrey stutters the vocal on "My Generation" by The Who. The idea was to sound like a British kid on speed.
Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" was the first US chart-topper to include the word "funk" in the title.
"Everybody Have Fun Tonight" is a rare hit with the band's name used as a verb: "Everybody Wang Chung tonight." The band says it can mean whatever you'd like it to.
Often heard as a patriotic song, "Down Under" is really about the selling of Australia and makes a strong political statement.
The first of Billy's five #1 hits was the song that propelled Madonna to stardom. You'd think that would get you a backstage pass, wouldn't you?
The Stooges guitarist (and producer of the Kill City album) talks about those early recordings and what really happened with David Bowie.
Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message.
On Glen's résumé: hit songwriter, Facebook dominator, and member of Styx.
Director Mark Pellington on Pearl Jam's "Jeremy," and music videos he made for U2, Jon Bon Jovi and Imagine Dragons.
The frontman for one of Canada's most well-known punk rock bands talks about his Eddie Vedder encounter, Billy Talent's new album, and the importance of rock and roll.