Stevie Wonder was 12 years old when he released his first #1 hit, "Fingertips (Part 2)." He had to wait 22 years for his next one: "Part Time Lover."
"Crazy Kids'" lyrics were inspired by a birthday party of Ke$ha's, which she described as, "one crazy night."
Irving Berlin said "God Bless America" was "not a patriotic song, but rather an expression of gratitude."
A problem with his eyes gave Jackson Browne the idea for "Doctor My Eyes," which became a song about a man whose mental health suffers when he sees the world for what it really is.
Jimi Hendrix opened for The Monkees on their 1967 tour, and it did not go well. The young, mostly female crowd shouted "Davy" when Hendrix sang the word "Lady" in "Foxy Lady" in honor of who they came to see: Monkees lead singer Davy Jones.
Running 7:58, Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" is the longest-ever #1 hit.
The Winger frontman reveals the Led Zeppelin song he cribbed for "Seventeen," and explains how his passion for orchestra music informs his songwriting.
The story of the legendary lupine DJ through the songs he inspired.
Michael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning.
We ring the Hell's Bells to see what songs and rockers are sincere in their Satanism, and how much of it is an act.
'80s music ambassadors Wang Chung pick their top tracks of the decade, explaining what makes each one so special.