"Airplanes" by B.o.B was written by Lupe Fiasco, who recorded it but decided to pass.
Dan Tyminski, the singer on Avicii's "Hey Brother" is the same guy who sang lead vocal on "A Man Of Constant Sorrow" in the movie O’ Brother, Where Art Thou.
Lou Reed's 11-minute "Street Hassle" features a spoken part by Bruce Springsteen.
"Take On Me" was just a minor hit in Norway until a new version was released with the iconic video, making it a global smash.
ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson conceived "Dancing Queen" as a dance song with the working title "Boogaloo," drawing inspiration from the 1974 George McCrae disco hit "Rock Your Baby." Their manager Stig Anderson came up with the title "Dancing Queen."
The Frankie Goes To Hollywood hit "Relax" is, as the band says, about "shagging." It was banned by the BBC, which sent it to #1 in the UK as listeners flocked to record stores to buy it.
Wilder's hit "Break My Stride" had an unlikely inspiration: a famous record mogul who rejected it.
Did Rivers Cuomo grow up on a commune? Why did they name their albums after colors? See how well you know your Weezer in this Fact or Fiction.
The Stooges guitarist (and producer of the Kill City album) talks about those early recordings and what really happened with David Bowie.
The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
Scaramouch, a hoople and a superhero soundtrack - see if you can spot the real Queen stories.
Tim and his brother Richard are the Furs' foundation; Tim explains how they write and tells the story of "Pretty In Pink."
