Snap! was two German producers. When they needed a rapper, they found one on the American army base there and had him rap on "The Power."
The Arctic Monkeys 2011 song "Suck It and See" is titled after a British saying meaning you should try something to see if you like it.
R.E.M. got the title "Shiny Happy People" from a Chinese propaganda poster.
Al Green's "Take Me to the River" describes a baptism. Two years later, he became a reverend.
Mariah Carey's "My All" is about her affair with New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.
Don McLean's "American Pie" starts in mono and gradually goes to stereo. It isn't full stereo until the end of the song, which is over 8 minutes long.
Julian tells the stories behind his hits "Valotte" and "Too Late for Goodbyes," and fills us in on his many non-musical pursuits. Also: what MTV meant to his career.
When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.
Since his debut single "I'm On Fire" in 1975, Dwight has been providing Spinal-Tap moments and misadventure.
Can you name Def Leppard's only #1 hit in America? Get rocked with this adrenalized quiz.
Lori's songs have been recorded by Faith Hill and Sara Evans. She's performed on the CMAs and on Oprah. She also has five kids.
