The only cover of "American Pie" to chart is by Madonna, whose 2000 version was a minor hit in America but went to #1 in the UK.
Part of the "Cruel to Be Kind" video was shot during Nick Lowe and Carlene Carter's wedding.
When "Nothin' On You" reached #1 on the Hot 100, B.o.B became the first American act whose name is a palindrome to top the chart. The other two who did so prior to the Atlanta rapper were both Scandinavian groups - ABBA and A-Ha.
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo wrote "Beverly Hills" after seeing a photo of the group Wilson Phillips and imagining what it would be like to marry someone famous.
Train's guitarist had to Google an instructional video to learn how to play the ukulele for "Hey Soul Sister."
"I Got You Babe" made Sonny Bono the only person to perform on a #1 hit and also get elected to congress.
Many actors have attempted music, but only a few have managed a hit. Do you know which of these thespians charted?
Did Al play on a Beach Boys record? Did he have beef with George Lucas and Coolio? See if you can spot weird but true stories.
A scholarly analysis of yacht rock favorites ("Steal Away," "Baker Street"...) with a member of the leading YR cover band.
We ring the Hell's Bells to see what songs and rockers are sincere in their Satanism, and how much of it is an act.
What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan explains what the song is really about, and shares more of his songwriting insights.
