In 2010, the biggest-selling song in the UK was "Love the Way You Lie" by Eminem.
Pink Floyd's "Run Like Hell" was released as a single in America because it has a catchy beat, but the lyrics describe a reign of terror instigated by the despot Pink, the main character in the concept album The Wall.
Neil Diamond wrote "I'm A Believer" early in his career. It was a hit for The Monkees and revived by Smash Mouth in 2001 for the movie Shrek, helping make Diamond cool again.
"Kashmir" is the only Led Zeppelin song to use outside musicians, as it needed strings and horns.
"The Candy Man" is the opening song in the 1971 movie Willie Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, but the version released as a single was by Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr. It was a #1 hit and became his signature song even though his audience was very adult.
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.
Petula talks about her hits "Downtown" and "Don't Sleep In The Subway," and explains her Michael Jackson connection.
Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai were two of Graham's co-writers for some '80s rock classics.
A talented lyricist, Philip helped revive Neil Sedaka's career with the words to "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood."
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
He wrote "She Blinded Me With Science" so he could direct a video about a home for deranged scientists.
One of the most popular classical vocalists in the land is lining up a trip to space, which is the inspiration for many of her songs.