The Exorcist theme music is a portion of "Tubular Bells," a 25-minute song released by 19-year-old Mike Oldfield.
The Hollies hit "The Air That I Breathe" was written in part as a reaction to the smog in Los Angeles.
R.E.M. got the title "Shiny Happy People" from a Chinese propaganda poster.
"Achy Breaky Heart" was originally recorded in 1991 by The Marcy Brothers as "Don't Tell My Heart." That original version had the lyrics: "Don't tell my heart, my achy, breakin' heart..."
John Mellencamp considers "Pink Houses" an "anti-American song," laying bare the struggles of the poor and working class.
When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.
Whether he's splitting ears or burning Nazis, Quentin Tarantino uses memorable music in his films. See if you can match the song to the scene.
Songs about drugs, revolution and greed that have been used in commercials for sneakers, jeans, fast food, cruises and cars.
In the summer of 1990, you could get arrested for selling a 2 Live Crew album or performing their songs in Southern Florida. And that's exactly what happened.
Are classic songs like "Over The Rainbow" and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in the public domain?
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
