The original, 1930s version of "Puttin' On the Ritz" has lyrics about Lenox Avenue in Harlem, not Park Avenue.
David Bowie's "Space Oddity" tells the story of an astronaut who cuts off communication and floats into space. The BBC used it extensively in their coverage of the 1969 moon landing - an odd choice considering the lyrics.
Irving Berlin said "God Bless America" was "not a patriotic song, but rather an expression of gratitude."
Jay-Z did the rap on "Crazy In Love" at the last minute. He and Beyoncé had started dating and the Texan songstress asked him to get on the song the night before she had to turn in her album.
When The Kinks released "Lola," most people didn't realize it was about a transvestite.
Sarah McLachlan's "Possession" contains passages from letters a stalker sent her. He sued her for $250,000 and committed suicide before the trial.
Charlotte was established in the LA punk scene when a freaky girl named Belinda approached her wearing a garbage bag.
The 5-octave voice of the classical rock band Renaissance, Annie is big on creative expression. In this talk, she covers Roy Wood, the history of the band, and where all the money went in the '70s.
How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?
Test your metal - Priest, Maiden, and Beavis and Butt-head show up in this one.
Tim and his brother Richard are the Furs' foundation; Tim explains how they write and tells the story of "Pretty In Pink."
A popular contemporary folk singer, Williams still remembers the sticky note that changed her life in college.
