When The Kinks released "Lola," most people didn't realize it was about a transvestite.
Featured in the 1978 musical Evita, "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" became the biggest selling UK hit by a female vocalist (Julie Covington).
To the younger crowd, "A Little Less Conversation" is one of the most popular Elvis Presley songs. Peaking at #50 when it was released in 1968, it got new life in the '00s when it was used in the movies Lilo And Stitch and Ocean's Eleven.
Sweet's hit "Ballroom Blitz" was inspired by an incident in 1973 when the band were performing in Scotland and driven offstage by a barrage of bottles.
David Bowie's "Space Oddity" tells the story of an astronaut who cuts off communication and floats into space. The BBC used it extensively in their coverage of the 1969 moon landing - an odd choice considering the lyrics.
"Always On My Mind" was first recorded by Brenda Lee in 1971, then by Elvis in 1972. Willie Nelson's 1982 version was the big hit and won the Song of the Year Grammy.
An original member of Depeche Mode, Vince went on to form Erasure and Yaz.
The "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle" singer makes a habit of playing with the best in the business.
Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett are just a few of the artists who have looked to Clark for insightful, intelligent songs.
Known in America for the hit "If You Leave," OMD is a huge influence on modern electronic music.
The outlaw country icon talks about the spiritual element of his songwriting and his Bob Dylan mention.
When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.
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