"Rio" by Duran Duran is a metaphor for America, where the band was trying to break through.
Bruce Springsteen wrote "Blinded By The Light," which was a #1 hit for Manfred Mann's Earth Band. The "Madman Drummers" line is a reference to Springsteen's first E-Street drummer, Vinnie "Mad dog" Lopez.
"London Calling" by The Clash was written amid widespread fears that the Thames River was going to flood the city.
Madonna's hit "Like A Prayer" debuted in a Pepsi commercial, but Pepsi pulled the ad the next day when the controversial video appeared. Madonna got to keep her $5 million endorsement money.
"The Way We Were" was the first of five #1 singles by Barbra Streisand. She is the only artist ever to receive an Oscar, Tony, Emmy and Grammy, and also record a #1 single and album.
The Isley Brothers' "That Lady" was sampled by Kendrick Lamar for his 2014 single "I." Lamar turned up at Ronald Isley's house to personally ask permission to borrow from the song.
Roger tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits, including "Give a Little Bit," "Take the Long Way Home" and "The Logical Song."
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
Songs where something goes horribly wrong (literally or metaphorically), and help is needed right away.
Known in America for the hit "If You Leave," OMD is a huge influence on modern electronic music.
A founding member of the band War, Harold gives a first-person account of one of the most important periods in music history.
