"Human" by The Killers was the most streamed song on Spotify in 2008, the year that the music streaming service was launched.
The first single to simultaneously top the UK and US charts was The Everly Brothers' "Cathy's Clown" in May 1960.
Bruce Springsteen's "Streets Of Philadelphia" won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1994, beating out Neil Young's "Philadelphia," which was also written for the movie Philadelphia.
Rihanna claims that "S&M" is about her love/hate relationship with the media. Apparently her paparazzi are using whips and chains.
"We're An American Band" by Grand Funk describes real events on their 1972 tour, including an encounter with a legendary groupie called "Sweet Connie."
Moby says that "We Are All Made Of Stars" is scientifically accurate, since all matter originates from stardust.
Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.
Richard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.
It took him seven years to recover from his American hit "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," but Chris Rea became one of the top singer-songwriters in his native UK.
How well do you know this shock-rock harbinger who's been publicly executed hundreds of times?
Joe talks about the challenges of of making a Duke Ellington tribute album, and tells the stories behind some of his hits.
