The phrase "Mamma Mia" was big in 1976. It was the name of a popular Abba song, and also showed up in the lyrics to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.
"One Way Or Another" is based on a stalker who creeped out Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry.
The lyrics for "Mary, Did You Know?" were written by Christian singer and comedian Mark Lowry, after his pastor asked him to write a Christmas musical for their church. Southern gospel musician Buddy Greene later added music to his words.
Props to Aretha Franklin: her song "Respect" introduced the term "propers" as a sign of proper respect.
Vincent Price did the spooky narration on "Thriller." He was paid a flat fee of $20,000, turning down a percentage of the royalties that would have paid him far more.
"Centerfield" was the first song enshrined in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
A Soul Train dancer takes us through a day on the show, and explains what you had to do to get camera time.
The Canadian superstar talks about his sudden rise to fame, and tells the stories behind his hits "Sunglasses At Night," "Boy In The Box" and "Never Surrender."
David talks about videos he made for Prince, Alabama, Big & Rich, Sheryl Crow, DMB, Melissa Etheridge and Sisters of Mercy.
They sang about pink torpedoes and rocking you tonight tonight, but some real lyrics are just as ridiculous. See if you can tell which lyrics are real and which are Spinal Tap in this lyrics quiz.
The longtime Eagle talks about soaring back to his solo career, and what he learned about songwriting in the group.
Test your metal - Priest, Maiden, and Beavis and Butt-head show up in this one.