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Drake's "One Dance" was the first ever song to rack up one billion streams on Spotify.
Don breaks down "Hotel California" and other songs he wrote as a member of the Eagles. Now we know where the "warm smell of colitas" came from.
Laura Nyro talks about her complex, emotionally rich songwriting and how she supports women's culture through her art.
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Surprise exits, a catfight and some very memorable performances make our list of the most memorable Idol moments.
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Shows like Dawson's Creek, Grey's Anatomy and Buffy the Vampire Slayer changed the way songs were heard on TV, and produced some hits in the process.