A sorrel plant - a weed similar to this was the "inspiration" for the Martin Turner song recorded by Wishbone Ash.
Duran Duran's "Wild Boys" is based on the book of the same name by William Burroughs.
According to Frank Sinatra's daughter, he hated "My Way," but had to sing it at every show when it became his signature song.
Robin Thicke had a #1 hit with "Blurred Lines" in 2013, but he wasn't the first in his family with a hit song. His mom, Gloria Loring, was a singer who had a hit in 1986 with "Friends And Lovers," a duet with Carl Anderson.
MTV reversed the word "joint" in Tom Petty's "You Don't Known How It Feels" so it was unintelligible, but gave the video a VMA anyway.
"Cult of Personality" by Living Colour incorporates speeches by John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Prince kept doves at his Paisley Park mansion. And yes, sometimes they did cry.
"Great songwriters don't necessarily have hit songs," says Chris. He's written a bunch, but his fans are more interested in the intricate jams.
What happens when Kurt Cobain, Iron Maiden and Johnny Lydon are told to lip-synch? Some hilarious "performances."
An Electronic music pioneer with Asperger's Syndrome. This could be interesting.
Psychedelic Furs lead singer Richard Butler talks about their first album since 1991 and explains what's really going on in "Pretty In Pink."
How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?
The author of Help! 100 Songwriting, Recording And Career Tips Used By The Beatles, explains how the group crafted their choruses so effectively.