The Hollies hit "The Air That I Breathe" was written in part as a reaction to the smog in Los Angeles.
It was never a big hit, but "She's A Rainbow" became one of the most popular Rolling Stones songs in the digital age when it started showing up in commercials (iMac, Photoshop), and TV shows (American Horror Story: Coven, Ted Lasso).
"Whip It" by Devo is about the rah-rah affirmations delivered by politicians and motivational speakers who often have ulterior motives.
John Mellencamp considers "Pink Houses" an "anti-American song," laying bare the struggles of the poor and working class.
In the UK, the first #1 hit with a rap was "Candy Girl" by the American boy band New Edition in 1983.
In The Beatles' "When I'm 64," Paul McCartney asks a woman if she'll still be there for him when he's 64. In 2006, he got his answer when shortly before his 64th birthday, he and Heather Mills separated.
Was Janet secretly married at 18? Did she gain 60 pounds for a movie role that went to Mariah Carey? See what you know about Ms. Jackson.
The singer/bassist for Concrete Blonde talks about how her songs come from clairvoyance, and takes us through the making of their hit "Joey."
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.
With a few clues (Works at a diner, dreams of running away), can you name the character in the song?
A band so baffling, even their names were contrived. Check your score in the Ramones version of Fact or Fiction.
Switchfoot's frontman and main songwriter on what inspires the songs and how he got the freedom to say exactly what he means.