Lou Reed's "Walk On The Wild Side" tells the story of real people who were part of Andy Warhol's "factory," including Holly Woodlawn and Candy Darling.
"Invisible Touch" was the first time a band member (Phil Collins) had a #1 Hot 100 hit with a group after scoring a #1 solo hit.
"Take On Me" was just a minor hit in Norway until a new version was released with the iconic video, making it a global smash.
The first big hit to blend EDM with country music was "Wake Me Up" by the Swedish DJ Avicii. He put the song together with Mike Einziger of Incubus and with Aloe Blacc, who sings on it.
The electronic instruments in "Atomic Dog" represent the coming computer age, which is balanced by the instinctual dog, who barks and pants throughout the song.
"Friends In Low Places" by Garth Brooks was written by two Nashville songwriters after a meal in a local restaurant. One of them forgot his money, but said not to worry, "I have friends in low places. I know the cook."
Charlotte was established in the LA punk scene when a freaky girl named Belinda approached her wearing a garbage bag.
The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.
How a country weeper and a blues number made "rolling stone" the most popular phrase in rock.
On "Life Is A Highway," his burgeoning solo career, and the Rascal Flatts song he most connects with.
The lead singer/lyricist for Anberlin breaks down "Impossible" and covers some tracks from their 2012 album Vital.
The original voice of Snap! this story is filled with angry drag queens, video impersonators and Chaka Khan.