Moby says that "We Are All Made Of Stars" is scientifically accurate, since all matter originates from stardust.
"Personal Jesus," a song about "being a Jesus for somebody else," was inspired by Elvis and Priscilla Presley.
The Flaming Lips' "Do You Realize??" was named in March 2009 the official Rock Song of Oklahoma. Four years later, Oklahoma's governor Mary Fallin pulled the tune as the state's official rock song in a move her office said had more to do with priorities than musical taste.
The closing lyrics in "One Week" by Barenaked Ladies are "Birchmount Stadium, home of the Robbie," which refers to a soccer tournament in Ontario.
"Head Over Heels" by The Go-Go's is a metaphor for how things were getting out of control for the band; they broke up a year later.
Prince Markie Dee of The Fat Boys co-wrote the Mary J. Blige hit "Real Love."
One of the most successful songwriters in the business, Desmond co-wrote "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)" and "Livin' On A Prayer."
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
How Bing Crosby, Les Paul, a US Army Signal Corps Officer, and the Nazis helped shape rock and Roll.
Are classic songs like "Over The Rainbow" and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in the public domain?
The original voice of Snap! this story is filled with angry drag queens, video impersonators and Chaka Khan.
Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.
