Tom Watson (1856-1922), Populist politician, champion of the rural poor, lawyer and publisher. A staunch believer in the guilt of Leo Frank, Watson served in the House of Representatives from 1891 until March 1893 and as the Democratic Senator for the State of Georgia from 1921 until his death.
"Stay" by Shakespears Sister is based on a 1953 B-movie called Cat-Women Of The Moon.
The Starland Vocal Band got the title "Afternoon Delight" from the late-afternoon appetizer menu at the restaurant Clyde's Of Georgetown in Washington, DC.
In her 2020 memoir, Mariah Carey revealed that "Honey" is about her fling with New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter. She and her husband, Tommy Mottola, were in the midst of a breakup.
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift earned an entry in the 2014 edition of the Guinness Book of Records for the fastest-selling digital single. It reached the #1 spot on iTunes just 50 minutes after its release.
One of the reasons you're always hearing "All I Want For Christmas Is You" around the holidays is because it's a very popular ringtone. When ringtone sales were tracked in the '00s, it was the first one certified Platinum, and in 2009 it went Double Platinum for 2 million.
Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds says their 2012 hit "Radioactive" is "a song about having an awakening; kind of waking up one day and deciding to do something new, and see life in a fresh way."
Writing with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.
A Soul Train dancer takes us through a day on the show, and explains what you had to do to get camera time.
When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.
One of the most dynamic bass player/songwriters of his time, Chris is the only member of Yes who has been with the band since they formed in 1968.
Chad tells tales from his time as drummer for Nirvana, and talks about his group Before Cars.
Paul Stanley on his soul music project, the Kiss songs with the biggest soul influence, and the non-make-up era of the band.