Madonna's hit "Don't Tell Me" was written by her brother-in-law, Joe Henry, who has produced albums by Hugh Laurie and Bonnie Raitt.
The original "Venus" was a #1 hit for the Dutch band Shocking Blue. Listen to the first line and you'll hear a muffed word: "goddess" was sung as "goddness."
In 2010, the biggest-selling song in the UK was "Love the Way You Lie" by Eminem.
Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits wrote "Private Dancer," which went to Tina Turner when he realized it wasn't a song for a man to sing.
If what you get equals what you give away, you might as well give it all away. That's the concept behind "Give It Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers.
An Allen Ginsberg line from his poem Howl inspired "Machinehead" by Bush: "Machine says I saw the best minds of my generation."
John tells the "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" story and explains why he disappeared for so long.
Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett are just a few of the artists who have looked to Clark for insightful, intelligent songs.
Many actors have attempted music, but only a few have managed a hit. Do you know which of these thespians charted?
The "All I Want" singer went through a long depression, playing some shows when he didn't want to be alive.
Foreigner's songwriter/guitarist tells the stories behind the songs "Juke Box Hero," "I Want To Know What Love Is," and many more.
Queen, Phish and The Stones are among our picks for the best band logos. Here are their histories and a design analysis from an expert.
