The Australian band Jet took their name from the 1973 song of the same by Paul McCartney and Wings.
Sir Mix-A-Lot says he's earned over $100 million from "Baby Got Back." He wrote the song and owns the publishing rights, so he can authorize its use in movies, TV shows and commercials, which he often does.
"Strawberry Letter 23" by The Brothers Johnson was written by Shuggie Otis, whose girlfriend would send him letters written on strawberry-scented paper.
When singing "Cradle Of Love," Billy Idol typically changes a line to, "This song is so cheesy."
Part of the "Cruel to Be Kind" video was shot during Nick Lowe and Carlene Carter's wedding.
The songwriting team Leiber and Stoller wrote "Hound Dog" for a blues singer named Big Mama Thronton, who first recorded the song in 1953. Elvis covered it in 1956, and it became his biggest hit.
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.
"London Bridge," "Ring Around the Rosie" and "It's Raining, It's Pouring" are just a few examples of shockingly morbid children's songs.
Jim talks about the impact of "The Middle" and uses a tree metaphor to describe his songwriting philosophy.
Do you know the girl singer on Eminem's "Stan"? If so, this quiz is for you.
The Stax legend on how he cooked up "Green Onions," the first time he and Otis Redding saw hippies, and if he'll ever play a digital organ.
When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.