
The song "Knock On Wood" was confusing to UK listeners because the saying there is "Touch Wood."

The Cure's "Lullaby" is based on a recurring nightmare frontman Robert Smith had as a child where he was eaten by a giant spider.

Cheap Trick hated the ballad "The Flame" but recorded it because they needed a hit, and the song delivered, going to #1.

Kid Rock performed his song "Amen" at Barack Obama's inaugural, but claims he didn't vote for him.

"Reasons" by Earth, Wind & Fire is a popular wedding song, but it's actually about a one-night stand.

Andre 3000 played all the instruments on Outkast's "Hey Ya" except bass. Aaron Mills from Cameo played that.
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.
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
Established as a redoubtable singer-songwriter, the Men At Work frontman explains how religion, sobriety and Jack Nicholson play into his songwriting.
In 1986, a Stephen King novella was made into a movie, with a classic song serving as title, soundtrack and tone.
As a songwriter and producer, Narada had hits with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Starship. But what song does he feel had the greatest impact on his career?