"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is an English version of a Zulu hunting song from the 1930s.
Harry Chapin's wife Sandy wrote the lyrics to "Cat's In The Cradle," which were actually about her first husband.
Enrique Iglesias' single "Bailando" was the first Spanish-language song to reach one billion views on YouTube.
Simon Rex from the TV show What I Like About You and Wilmer Valderrama from That 70s Show both appear in the LMFAO video for "Sexy and I Know It."
The James Blunt song "You're Beautiful" is not romantic: it's a about a creepy subway encounter with an ex.
Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come on Eileen" is based on a real girl called Eileen that the band's Kevin Rowland had a relationship with in his early teenage years.
Stage urinals, flute devices, and the real Aqualung in this Fact or Fiction.
When he joined Guns N' Roses in 1990, Matt helped them craft an orchestral sound; his mezzo fortes and pianissimos are all over "November Rain."
The 5-octave voice of the classical rock band Renaissance, Annie is big on creative expression. In this talk, she covers Roy Wood, the history of the band, and where all the money went in the '70s.
"Great songwriters don't necessarily have hit songs," says Chris. He's written a bunch, but his fans are more interested in the intricate jams.
How well do you know your David Bowie lyrics? Take this quiz to find out.
