David Bowie was in a mystical state when he wrote "The Man Who Sold The World," which he said happened during his "15 minutes of Buddhism."
Train's guitarist had to Google an instructional video to learn how to play the ukulele for "Hey Soul Sister."
Weird Al Yankovic proposed a parody of "Black Or White" called "Snack All Night," but Michael Jackson asked him not to.
"Livin' La Vida Loca" is a Latin pop landmark, but "la vida loca" are the only Spanish words in the lyric - "mocha" is English.
The Scooby Snacks in the Fun Lovin' Criminals song aren't dog treats, they're Valium pills.
The Simon & Garfunkel song "Mrs. Robinson" was originally called "Mrs. Roosevelt," most likely after First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The title was changed when it was considered for use in the film The Graduate, where Anne Bancroft's character is Mrs. Robinson.
An interview with Dr. John Covach, music professor at the University of Rochester whose free online courses have become wildly popular.
Have you got the smarts to know which of these graduation song stories are real?
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
Bradley Cooper, Michael J. Fox, Rami Malek, Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow and George Clooney: Which actors really sang in their movies?
One of the most successful songwriters in the business, Desmond co-wrote "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)" and "Livin' On A Prayer."
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.