Speedy Gonzales, the fastest mouse in Mexico, was the subject of a novelty song recorded by Pat Boone.
Kesha's 2017 track "Woman" was the first song titled "Woman" sung by a woman to reach the Hot 100. The prior "Woman" singles to reach the chart were all recorded by male acts.
"Master Blaster (Jammin')" is Stevie Wonder's tribute to Bob Marley, released less than a year before Marley died.
The woman "singing" in the video for Technotronic's "Pump Up The Jam" didn't speak English. She was used just for her look, and also appeared on the album cover.
Al Green's "Take Me to the River" describes a baptism. Two years later, he became a reverend.
"I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock Of Seagulls ends with an alien abduction.
Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" was inspired by the tribes that came together at New York dance clubs.
When a waitress wouldn't take him home, Jack wrote what would become one of the Eagles most enduring hits.
Joe talks about the challenges of of making a Duke Ellington tribute album, and tells the stories behind some of his hits.
On the "schizoid element" of his lyrics, and a famous line from "Everything Zen."
The 2011 Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards isn't your typical gospel diva, and she thinks that's a good thing.
Tom stopped performing Thompson Twins songs in 1987, in part because of their personal nature: "Hold Me Now" came after an argument with his bandmate/girlfriend Alannah Currie.
Harry is Derek Smalls in Spinal Tap, Mark Shubb in The Folksmen, and Mr. Burns on The Simpsons.