"Airplanes" by B.o.B was written by Lupe Fiasco, who recorded it but decided to pass.
"Soul Man" was a new term when the song was written in 1967. As defined by Sam & Dave, the "soul man" was a farmer "comin' to ya on a dusty road."
The third verse of "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" by Crash Test Dummies ("they shook and lurched all over the church floor...") was inspired by girl whose parents would speak in tongues at their Pentecostal service.
Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler wrote "Diamonds" for Rihanna in just 14 minutes.
Lou Reed's 11-minute "Street Hassle" features a spoken part by Bruce Springsteen.
The events described in Alanis Morissette's song "Ironic," like rain on your wedding day, are not examples of irony. Irony is the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning.
The story of the legendary lupine DJ through the songs he inspired.
Known in America for the hit "If You Leave," OMD is a huge influence on modern electronic music.
How a country weeper and a blues number made "rolling stone" the most popular phrase in rock.
Go beyond The Beatles to see what you know about the British Invasion.
Here's what happens when an opening act is really out of place with the headliner, like when Beastie Boys opened for Madonna.
Smith breaks down some of his worship tracks as well as his mainstream hits, including "I Will Be Here For You" and "A Place In This World."
