
"Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill was the only US #1 hit of the '90s entirely written, produced and performed by a female singer.

"Soul Man" was a new term when the song was written in 1967. As defined by Sam & Dave, the "soul man" was a farmer "comin' to ya on a dusty road."

Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca" was the first #1 hit created entirely in Pro Tools.

"Twilight Zone" by Golden Earring was inspired by the Robert Ludlum novel The Bourne Identity, not by the TV show.

Kelly Rowland was the first Destiny's Child member to have a hit away from the group: her Nelly duet "Dilemma."
A talented lyricist, Philip helped revive Neil Sedaka's career with the words to "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood."
Based on criteria like girlfriend tension, stage mishaps and drummer turnover, these are the 10 bands most like Spinal Tap.
Writing with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.
The revered singer-songwriter talks inspiration and explains why she put a mahout in "Drop the Pilot."
One of the most popular classical vocalists in the land is lining up a trip to space, which is the inspiration for many of her songs.
The "All I Want" singer went through a long depression, playing some shows when he didn't want to be alive.