On Metallica's "The Unforgiven," James Hetfield modeled his vocals on Chris Isaak.
Rapper Memphis Bleek's 2005 album track "The One" is notable for featuring a then-unknown Rihanna on the hook. It was the Barbadian singer's first-ever major-label appearance.
Katherine Heigl played Josh Kelley's love interest in the video for his 2005 song "Only You." They met on the shoot, became a real-life couple, and got married two years later. That's good casting!
"The Reflex" became a #1 hit for Duran Duran when Nile Rodgers remixed it using a sampler. Simon Le Bon refuses to say what it's about, but says it's "kind of childish song."
Madonna's hit "Like A Prayer" debuted in a Pepsi commercial, but Pepsi pulled the ad the next day when the controversial video appeared. Madonna got to keep her $5 million endorsement money.
When Adele needed to cry during the filming of the video for "Hello" she played Labrinth's 2014 single "Jealous." "You could play it at my kid's birthday and I'd burst into tears," she said.
The lead singer and pianist for Procol Harum, Gary talks about finding the musical ideas to match the words.
The story of the legendary lupine DJ through the songs he inspired.
We ring the Hell's Bells to see what songs and rockers are sincere in their Satanism, and how much of it is an act.
Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.
After studying in Paris with a famous composition teacher, Charles became the most successful writer of TV theme songs.
Dave reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic.