"Stuck In The Middle With You" by Stealers Wheel was the unlikely choice for a scene in Quentin Tarantino's 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs where somebody loses an ear.
"The Best" by Tina Turner was originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler; Turner's hit version added a bridge and a saxophone solo by Edgar Winter.
When "Turn On The Radio" topped the January 1, 2011 Country chart, Reba McEntire became the first female solo act to have a #1 hit on that tally in four straight decades.
"Centerfield" was the first song enshrined in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jack White titled "Seven Nation Army" after how he would mispronounce "Salvation Army" when he was little.
Musically, the Twisted Sister song "We're Not Gonna Take It" is based on the Christmas tune "O Come All Ye Faithful."
An interview with Dr. John Covach, music professor at the University of Rochester whose free online courses have become wildly popular.
Writing great prog metal isn't easy, especially when it's for 60 musicians.
Wilder's hit "Break My Stride" had an unlikely inspiration: a famous record mogul who rejected it.
David Gray explains the significance of the word "Babylon," and talks about how songs are a form of active imagination, with lyrics that reveal what's inside us.
Roger tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits, including "Give a Little Bit," "Take the Long Way Home" and "The Logical Song."
Meshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight.