Rapper Memphis Bleek's 2005 album track "The One" is notable for featuring a then-unknown Rihanna on the hook. It was the Barbadian singer's first-ever major-label appearance.
Bobby Freeman's '50s hit "Do You Want To Dance" was also a Hot 100 hit for Del Shannon, The Beach Boys, The Mamas & the Papas, Bette Midler and the Ramones.
"Constant Craving" by k.d. lang deals with principles of Buddhism, including the cycles of birth and death.
Keith Richards did some studio alchemy on "Street Fighting Man," which is all acoustic except the bass.
Ariana Grande's collaboration with Zedd, "Break Free" came about after the Russian-German producer overheard Grande performing at a label showcase while he was backstage, and he mentioned to his team that he wanted to work with her.
Bridesmaids, Reservoir Dogs, Willy Wonka - just a few of the flicks where characters discuss specific songs, sometimes as a prelude to murder.
An interview with Dr. John Covach, music professor at the University of Rochester whose free online courses have become wildly popular.
A big list of musical marriages and family relations ranging from the simple to the truly dysfunctional.
Did Eric Clapton really steal George's wife? What's the George Harrison-Monty Python connection? Set the record straight with our Fact or Fiction quiz.
Fishbone has always enjoyed much more acclaim than popularity - Angelo might know why.
Lita talks about how they wrote songs in The Runaways, and how she feels about her biggest hit being written by somebody else.
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