In 1939, a polka craze swept America thanks to "Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel)."
"Master Blaster (Jammin')" is Stevie Wonder's tribute to Bob Marley, released less than a year before Marley died.
"Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?" was written by Boy George about his relationship with Culture Club's drummer Jon Moss.
Drake's "One Dance" was the first ever song to rack up one billion streams on Spotify.
The Dixie Chicks got their name from the Little Feat song "Dixie Chicken." In 2020 they became "The Chicks" because Dixie refers to the American South in times of slavery.
The lyrics to "Heartbreak Hotel" were written by a steel guitar player who was once a dishwasher repairman. He was inspired by a newspaper story about a man who killed himself and left behind a note saying only, "I walk a lonely street."
Billie Jean, Delilah, Sara, Laura and Sharona - do you know who the girls in the songs really are?
Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.
A big list of musical marriages and family relations ranging from the simple to the truly dysfunctional.
Sheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.
A top country songwriter, Barry talks about writing hits for Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean.
