Alicia Keys got a huge break when Oprah had her perform her debut single "Fallin'" on her show.
The Pussycat Dolls his "Don't Cha" was written by Cee-Lo Green and Sir Mix-a-Lot.
Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, and Rihanna all sang on "All of the Lights" by Kanye West.
"Rosanna" by Toto got its name from the actress Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro.
Irving Berlin said "God Bless America" was "not a patriotic song, but rather an expression of gratitude."
David Bowie's "Space Oddity" tells the story of an astronaut who cuts off communication and floats into space. The BBC used it extensively in their coverage of the 1969 moon landing - an odd choice considering the lyrics.
How did The Edge get his name? Did they name a song after a Tolkien book? And who is "Angel of Harlem" about?
Wilder's hit "Break My Stride" had an unlikely inspiration: a famous record mogul who rejected it.
From "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to "Let It Go" - how Disney princess songs (and the women who sing them) have evolved.
The "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle" singer makes a habit of playing with the best in the business.
Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai were two of Graham's co-writers for some '80s rock classics.
