"Soul Man" was a new term when the song was written in 1967. As defined by the song's co-writer, David Porter, the Soul Man doesn't have a fancy big-city slant, but has "the emotional thing happening inside of him that made people really love him."
"Mr. Tambourine Man" is the only song Bob Dylan wrote that became a #1 hit on the Hot 100. The Byrds' cover topped the chart in 1965.
"Can't Help Falling In Love" wasn't a #1 hit for Elvis in America, but it's his most popular song in the streaming era, thanks to use in short-form videos and placements in movies and TV shows. One famous use is in the movie Crazy Rich Asians, where it plays in a wedding scene.
"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" was supposed to be titled "In The Garden Of Eden," but someone in the studio wrote down the title phonetically, and it stuck.
You wouldn't know it from the upbeat melody, but "Walkin' On The Sun" by Smash Mouth is about the 1992 Los Angeles Riots.
If you have a whole day to kill, you can check out the full version of Pharrell Williams' "Happy" music video, the world's first 24-hour music video.
As a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on.
A big list of musical marriages and family relations ranging from the simple to the truly dysfunctional.
Kooper produced Lynyrd Skynyrd, played with Dylan and the Stones, and formed BS&T.
Kevin Godley talks about directing classic videos for The Police, U2 and Duran Duran, and discusses song and videos he made with 10cc and Godley & Creme.
Can you name Def Leppard's only #1 hit in America? Get rocked with this adrenalized quiz.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have some rather unusual song titles - see if you can spot the real ones.