"Stop Your Sobbing" was first recorded by The Kinks in 1964. It became the Pretenders first single 15 years later, leading to a relationship between Ray Davies and Chrissie Hynde.
"I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John was written for the sister of actress Rene Russo. Bernie Taupin, who wrote the lyrics, was married to Rene's sister, Toni.
When singing "Cradle Of Love," Billy Idol typically changes a line to, "This song is so cheesy."
"Reasons" by Earth, Wind & Fire is a popular wedding song, but it's actually about a one-night stand.
The eerie percussion and guitar for Portsihead's "Sour Times was sampled from Lalo Schifrin's "Danube Incident," music composed by the Argentine composer for an episode of Mission Impossible.
Kid Rock's "All Summer Long" is a mashup of "Werewolves Of London" and "Sweet Home Alabama." The album it came from was released in October, 2007, but they held off until summer, 2008 for a more seasonable release.
The in-depth discussion about the making of Jesus Christ Superstar with Ted Neeley, who played Jesus in the 1973 film.
A big list of musical marriages and family relations ranging from the simple to the truly dysfunctional.
Have you got the smarts to know which of these graduation song stories are real?
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
Rickie Lee Jones on songwriting, social media, and how she's handling Trump.
