"One Week" by Barenaked Ladies was a #1 hit in America - for exactly one week in 1998.
"Ho Hey" by The Lumineers is about New York City, where lead singer Wesley Schultz moved to make it in music. He was dismayed to find many "trust fund kids" in the music scene while he struggled to pay the rent.
In the late '70s, John Lennon slowed his roll, becoming a househusband who baked bread and took care of his young son Sean. This inspired his song "Watching The Wheels," where he discovers the benefits of taking it easy.
The Pretenders are named after the 1956 song "The Great Pretender" by The Platters.
Taio Cruz throws his hands up "sometimes" in "Dynamite" because the song was originally written about surrender.
The Isley Brothers' "That Lady" was sampled by Kendrick Lamar for his 2014 single "I." Lamar turned up at Ronald Isley's house to personally ask permission to borrow from the song.
Dean's saga began with "Ariel," a song about falling in love with a Jewish girl from New Jersey.
How well do you know your David Bowie lyrics? Take this quiz to find out.
You know the scenes - Tom Cruise in his own pants-off dance off, Molly Ringwald celebrating her birthday - but do you remember what song is playing?
Songwriting Hall of Famer Linda Perry talks about her songs "What's Up" and "Beautiful," her songwriting process, and her move into film music.
Genesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.
