"The Long and Winding Road" became The Beatles' last US #1 song on June 13, 1970.
"London Calling" by The Clash was written amid widespread fears that the Thames River was going to flood the city.
Sting wrote "Fields of Gold" after buying a house near a barley field and enjoying the majestic sunsets.
Sia Furler wrote “Titanium” and originally wanted to give the tune to Katy Perry. She turned it down so David Guetta recorded it instead using Sia's original demo guide vocal.
Martyn talks about producing Tina Turner, some Heaven 17 hits, and his work with the British Electric Foundation.
Have you got the smarts to know which of these graduation song stories are real?
"Come On Eileen" was a colossal '80s hit, but the band - far more appreciated in their native UK than stateside - released just three albums before their split. Now, Dexys is back.
The king of Christian worship music explains talks about writing songs for troubled times.
One of the most dynamic bass player/songwriters of his time, Chris is the only member of Yes who has been with the band since they formed in 1968.
The Prince-penned "Manic Monday" was the first song The Bangles heard coming from a car radio, but "Eternal Flame" is closest to Susanna's heart, perhaps because she sang it in "various states of undress."