"Islands in the Stream" was originally written by The Bee Gees as an R&B song. It was originally written by the brothers for Marvin Gaye, however it was recorded instead as a duet by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton with the Gibb Brothers also contributing vocals.
"Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson was 2015's best-selling single in both the U.S. and U.K.
Props to Aretha Franklin: her song "Respect" introduced the term "propers" as a sign of proper respect.
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.
"Take On Me" was just a minor hit in Norway until a new version was released with the iconic video, making it a global smash.
Fishbone has always enjoyed much more acclaim than popularity - Angelo might know why.
Call us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo.
The author of Help! 100 Songwriting, Recording And Career Tips Used By The Beatles, explains how the group crafted their choruses so effectively.
The lead singer/lyricist for Anberlin breaks down "Impossible" and covers some tracks from their 2012 album Vital.
Zac tells the story of Hanson's massive hit "MMMbop," and talks about how brotherly bonds effect their music.
