"Nobody Does It Better" by Carly Simon was used in the film The Spy Who Loved Me. It was the first James Bond song not named after the movie.
Rascal Flatts is one of those bands whose most famous song is a cover. "Life Is A Highway," which they recorded for the movie Cars in 2006, was written and originally released by Tom Cochrane in 1991.
In the UK, the first #1 hit with a rap was "Candy Girl" by the American boy band New Edition in 1983.
Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, and Rihanna all sang on "All of the Lights" by Kanye West.
"Love Is A Battlefield" was written as a ballad, but Pat Benatar's guitarist/husband turned it into an uptempo song.
The video for Michael and Janet Jackson's "Scream" in 1995 was the most expensive ever made at the time, costing $7 million.
Many actors have attempted music, but only a few have managed a hit. Do you know which of these thespians charted?
"25 or 6 to 4" to "Semi-Charmed Life" - see if you can spot the songs that are really about drugs.
The revered singer-songwriter talks inspiration and explains why she put a mahout in "Drop the Pilot."
A Soul Train dancer takes us through a day on the show, and explains what you had to do to get camera time.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have some rather unusual song titles - see if you can spot the real ones.
The country hitmaker talks about his debut album, A Rock, and how a nursery rhyme inspired his hit single "One Beer."