Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation" was just a minor hit when it was released in 1968, but a 2002 remix made the song a global smash, taking it to #1 in a number of countries, including Australia and the UK.
The inspiration for Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown" came from the songwriter worrying about his girlfriend, who was out at bars all day while he was at home penning songs.
The 311 song "Amber" is likely about Nicole Scherzinger, who was dating the band's lead singer Nick Hexum.
The Goo Goo Dolls got the title for their song "Iris" from a Country singer named Iris DeMent.
Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" was the first US chart-topper to include the word "funk" in the title.
Snap! was two German producers. When they needed a rapper, they found one on the American army base there and had him rap on "The Power."
The flautist frontman talks about touring with Led Zeppelin, his contribution to "Hotel California", and how he may have done the first MTV Unplugged.
The Celtic music maker Loreena McKennitt on finding musical inspiration, the "New Age" label, and working on the movie Tinker Bell.
Here is the church, here is the steeple - see if you can identify these lyrics that reference church.
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.
The evolution of the symbol that was Prince's name from 1993-2000.
As a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on.
